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Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has admitted he wishes German Michael Schumacher never returned from retirement.
Now, after an unsuccessful three-year comeback with Mercedes, the great German is retiring once again after adding just a single podium to his outstanding former tally of titles and wins.
"I would rather he had stopped as a seven time world champion than stopping now," F1 chief executive Ecclestone told the sport's official website.
"People new to the sport ... will remember Michael now, not as he was. They don't see the hero that he was but the human that can fail," he said.
Ecclestone, 82, said choosing the right moment to quit is "important".
"I hope that's what I can do: when I feel I can't deliver, I will certainly say goodbye," he promised.
Ecclestone acknowledged, however, that it is the fact Schumacher is such a "competitive guy" that meant he could not stay away.
Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has admitted he wishes German Michael Schumacher never returned from retirement.
Now, after an unsuccessful three-year comeback with Mercedes, the great German is retiring once again after adding just a single podium to his outstanding former tally of titles and wins.
"I would rather he had stopped as a seven time world champion than stopping now," F1 chief executive Ecclestone told the sport's official website.
"People new to the sport ... will remember Michael now, not as he was. They don't see the hero that he was but the human that can fail," he said.
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| Bernie Ecclestone and Michael Schumacher celebrating the German's 300th grand prix. (Photo: WRi2) |
Ecclestone, 82, said choosing the right moment to quit is "important".
"I hope that's what I can do: when I feel I can't deliver, I will certainly say goodbye," he promised.
Ecclestone acknowledged, however, that it is the fact Schumacher is such a "competitive guy" that meant he could not stay away.