Schumacher sets his sights on eighth title

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER has set his sights on winning an eighth world title after beginning work on his Formula One comeback in Jerez this week.

Schumacher sets his sights on eighth title

Schumacher agreed to come out of his retirement from the sport after being convinced to join the Mercedes team by boss Ross Brawn, and the 41-year-old admits he would not have agreed to return if he did not feel he could be competitive.

Schumacher, who has signed a three-year deal with Mercedes, clocked up over 100 laps at the Spanish circuit on Tuesday and Wednesday in a GP2 car. And the seven-time world champion is convinced he can challenge for honours once again.

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