MICHAEL SCHUMACHER is adamant that Ferrari bosses did not force him to announce his retirement following his emotional victory in the Italian Grand Prix.

Fernando Alonso is backing himself to retain the world championship, even though he concedes Renault face a torrid time over the next three races.

Michael Schumacher scythed into Fernando Alonso’s world championship lead with a brilliant victory in the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim.

Michael Schumacher insists his crushing defeat by Fernando Alonso in the Spanish Grand Prix is only a minor blip in his world championship challenge.

Michael Schumacher is still on a high from his stunning Nurburgring triumph and is ready to resume combat with world champion Fernando Alonso this weekend in Spain.

WORLD champion Michael Schumacher had hoped for a Ferrari revival at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix but instead ended the first day of practice in the barriers.

World champion Michael Schumacher insists he is not considering quitting Ferrari, despite recent rumours.

Kimi Raikkonen has won the Hungarian Grand Prix. Michael Schumacher was second, with brother Ralf claiming a much-needed podium finish in third.

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Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) has won the Hungarian Grand Prix from team-mate Rubens Barrichello.

Michael Schumacher made a clean getaway to lead the Hungarian Grand Prix from pole position today.

Ireland needs to consider adopting a partnership approach involving the public, Government and gardaí, if it is to develop a coherent strategy for dealing with road safety, a safety expert has warned.

Jenson Button believes Michael Schumacher is conning the great Formula One public by insisting BAR can score their maiden grand prix win on Sunday.

Michael Schumacher will put his faith in “educated guesswork” today in qualifying for the European Grand Prix at the Nurburgring.

Anthony Davidson upstaged world champion Michael Schumacher on home turf today to set the fastest time in first practice for the European Grand Prix at the Nurburgring.

Michael Schumacher has won a record sixth Formula One drivers’ championship with eighth place in the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka.

Michael Schumacher has warned his title rivals that Ferrari will “show their fighting spirit” at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix.

Michael Schumacher believes only Juan Pablo Montoya can destroy his dream of a record sixth World Championship this season.

Juan Pablo Montoya believes he can still snatch the drivers’ crown and warned Michael Schumacher to expect a fight to the finish.

Michael Schumacher accused Formula One of double standards over team orders today, claiming McLaren had already engaged in the outlawed practice.

Michael Schumacher is hopeful of a home boost to his title hopes in Sunday’s German Grand Prix but expects a fierce battle at Hockenheim.

Michael Schumacher has thanked David Coulthard for finally taking the blame for their infamous clash at the Belgian Grand Prix that wrecked his world championship hopes in 1998.

Juan Pablo Montoya has written off Michael Schumacher’s chances of bringing an end to his worst ever start to a Formula One campaign with victory in Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix.

Michael Schumacher is contemplating a record tally of wins this season.

Michael Schumacher is determined to celebrate his fifth Formula One title with a rare success at a revamped Hockenheim and end his previously depressing record.

Friday free practice in Barcelona saw a few unusual names to the fore but it was Michael Schumacher, as ever, who was the man in control.

Michael Schumacher is now on 34 points at the top of the F1 drivers' championship table.

Michael Schumacher believes that it is his fierce discipline that provides the key to his success.

David Coulthard has extended his lead over Michael Schumacher in the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Michael Schumacher has accused Heinz-Harald Frentzen of bringing Formula One into disrepute.