Schumacher predicts open title race

FERRARI star Michael Schumacher last night predicted that Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen would not repeat last year’s dominance in the fight for the drivers’ title.

The seven-time world champion, 37, instead insisted that he would figure in the final reckoning and said he also thought at least three other drivers could challenge for honours.

Spaniard Alonso went on to win the title, holding off a strong challenge from McLaren rival Kimi Raikkonen, and in so doing, became the sport’s youngest ever champion.