From ESPN:

One of Formula One's all-time greats reportedly is ready to vacate his ride permanently.

Michael Schumacher will announce his retirement at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday, the German newspaper Bild reported.

The newspaper gave no source for its report.

The seven-time champion, who holds every major record in Formula One, had previously said he would announce a decision on his future at the race.

"We can't comment on everything. As we said, there will be more on Sunday," Schumacher spokeswoman Sabine Kehm told Bild.

Schumacher's contract with Ferrari expires at the end of this season. He trails defending F1 champion and current leader Fernando Alonso by 12 points in the standings with four races remaining.

 

Say it aint so..

 

Say it IS so!

-Z

 

OK, so that puts Kimi and Massa together next year.......

 

Translated by Google....

This message is a shock for all fans! After picture information Schumi announces its resignation from the formula 1 on Sunday
On Sunday after Monza running (start 14 o'clock RTL, premiere live) Michael Schumacher (37) wants to communicate the decision over its future. PICTURE already experienced: Schumi withdraws!
Seven the world champion makes after this season conclusion! It drives only four running (after Monza into Shanghai, Suzuka and Sao Paulo).
A shock for its fans…
PICTURE experienced also that Schumi will already communicate its decision on the mandatory press conference to the world public (if it comes under the first three).
So far the publication for 18 o'clock was planned. Manager Willi weber: „It gives before to say to nothing of us. “ Here the strong reasons for Schumis resignation.
• None can guarantee it that he drives still once around the WM. Twitching ELT it 2007 afterwards, would not be it worthy parting. Particularly since it would be for it the largest disgrace, if Kimi Räikkönen (possesses a preliminary agreement) were faster in the same car than he.
• Ross Brawn, its technique guru, trusted friend and friend, does not participate 2007 definitely.
• Ferrari saw in Istanbul that also Massa is a victory driver, wants a new era to ring in.
• The statement of Williams pilot Webber: „Michael drank large beer on Thursday before Hockenheim two, never made that it before running. It was loose, as if a large load of it had dropped. “
• It would want to continue, would be the nevertheless straight Ferrari home play in Monza the ideal time to announce it before running.

After 15 years formula 1 actually withdraws Schumi. it drove 1991 its 1. Run in Spa, 1994 became it for the first time world champion in Benetton Ford. 1996 its change to Ferrari - 2000 of the 1. Title with the red ones. Four further followed.
Hopefully it gets itself to the parting again the crown! It has four running time, in order to make up for 12 points on Alonso.
Give gas, to Schumi!


Original text from here:
http://www.bild.t-online.de/BTO/spor...uecktritt.html

Diese Nachricht ist ein Schock für alle Fans! Nach BILD-Informationen verkündet Schumi am Sonntag seinen Rücktritt aus der Formel 1 Am Sonntag nach dem Monza-Rennen (Start 14 Uhr RTL, Premiere live) will Michael Schumacher (37) die Entscheidung über seine Zukunft bekanntgeben. BILD hat schon erfahren: Schumi tritt zurück! Der siebenmalige Weltmeister macht nach dieser Saison Schluss! Er fährt nur noch vier Rennen (nach Monza in Shanghai, Suzuka und Sao Paulo). Ein Schock für seine Fans... BILD erfuhr auch, dass Schumi seine Entscheidung bereits auf der obligatorischen Pressekonferenz der Weltöffentlichkeit mitteilen wird (falls er unter die ersten Drei kommt). Bisher war die Bekanntgabe für 18 Uhr geplant. Manager Willi Weber: „Vorher gibt es von uns nichts zu sagen.“ Hier die handfesten Gründe für Schumis Rücktritt. • Keiner kann ihm garantieren, dass er nocheinmal um die WM fährt. Zuckelt er 2007 hinterher, wäre es kein würdiger Abschied. Zumal es für ihn die größte Schmach wäre, wenn Kimi Räikkönen (besitzt einen Vorvertrag) im gleichen Auto schneller wäre als er. • Ross Brawn, sein Technik-Guru, Vertrauter und Freund, ist 2007 definitiv nicht mehr dabei. • Ferrari hat in Istanbul gesehen, dass auch Massa ein Sieg-Fahrer ist, will eine neue Ära einläuten. • Die Aussage von Williams-Pilot Webber: „Michael hat am Donnerstag vor Hockenheim zwei große Bier getrunken, das hat er nie vor einem Rennen gemacht. Er war locker, als sei eine große Last von ihm abgefallen.“ • Würde er weitermachen wollen, wäre doch gerade das Ferrari-Heimspiel in Monza der ideale Zeitpunkt, es vor dem Rennen zu verkünden. Nach 15 Jahren Formel 1 tritt Schumi tatsächlich zurück. 1991 fuhr er sein 1. Rennen in Spa, 1994 wurde er erstmals Weltmeister im Benetton-Ford. 1996 sein Wechsel zu Ferrari – 2000 der 1. Titel mit den Roten. Es folgten vier weitere. Hoffentlich holt er sich zum Abschied noch einmal die Krone! Er hat vier Rennen Zeit, um 12 Punkte auf Alonso wettzumachen. Gib Gas, Schumi!

 

I allways enjoyed the MS and FA antics.

Like passing each other in Q3, Schus mind games he played on FA and FA's utter lack of fear of MS.

Maybe Kimi will take over that role??? prob not...

Wonder if MS is starting his own team???

The English translation below...my mind, it hurts!

 

Ding Dong the witch is dead....best news I've heard all day. I hope it's true.

 

Who?

 

I'll believe it when he's no longer driving two years from now.

 

Who will be who's lap dog with this pairing????

 

Sorry...that's why I left the German text....it hurts less.

 

I heard he's going to Nascar. His Schuberth helmets have already been modified with a hole added for chicken fry insertion.

 

Cory, Schu aint French and judging from the pit bunnies, he aint gay either

 

It would be fun to watch Schuie be a backmarker in NASCAR - no way the good-ol-boys would move over for him. At least Montoya has a few buddies in the field.

 

Yes!