Schumacher backs breakaway F1 group

Seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher has added his support to the prospect of a breakaway series.

Eight teams – Ferrari, McLaren, Renault, BMW Sauber, Toyota, Brawn GP, Red Bull Racing and Toro Rosso – have confirmed they are to go it alone after failing to reach a compromise with FIA president Max Mosley over the future direction of the sport.