Schumacher passed on being Ferrari F1 boss
2007 was a year of major transition for the Ferrari Formula One team. Seven-time champion Michael Schumacher had finally retired, long-time Technical Director Ross Brawn was on a sabbatical and team boss Jean Todt was looking to relinquish his control of the team as well. Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo promoted Todt to CEO of the entire Ferrari operation in 2006. Todt held extensive discussions with Brawn about taking over his job, but Brawn ultimately decided to move over to Honda taking the same job there. Todt also tried to get Schumacher to take on the new role but Michael decided he preferred not to be tied down in that way. After all those years of driving, the freedom was probably pretty appealing to him. Ultimately the job went to a veteran Ferrari administrator Sporting Director Stefano Domenicali.[Source: AutoSport via Winding Road]
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stevo 3:38PM (1/05/2008)
It's easy to say No when you have a few hundred million bucks in the bank. Beats workin'.
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Nick 4:56PM (1/05/2008)
A few hundred million? He made more than that in the past 3 years, let alone the rest of his career, lol.
Giuseppe 4:57PM (1/05/2008)
Good for him, hes a pure racer and nothing else
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Tagg 6:28PM (1/05/2008)
To bad he wasn't offered the same position minus the Ferrari part (F1 boss) because F1 is focusing too much on Asia (Malyasia, Singapore) and other locals all for sponsership money. I support some of the new regulations like the ban on traction control and other driver aides but it seems F1 is losing or has lost some of its focus.
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clevershark 12:44AM (1/06/2008)
I have to say, MS does seem to be having a lot more fun since his retirement. Good on him.
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