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Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher (R) ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:11:02 GMT

(Reuters) - Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher (R) of Germany talks with a team member during the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals at the Rio All Suite hotel-casino in Las Vegas Nevada November 19, 2009. REUTERS/Las Vegas Sun/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES)

Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher (C) ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:42:40 GMT

(Reuters) - Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher (C) of Germany makes practice laps during the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals at the Rio All Suite hotel-casino in Las Vegas, Nevada November 19, 2009. REUTERS/Las Vegas Sun/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES SPORT MOTOR RACING)

Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher (2nd ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:38:28 GMT

(Reuters) - Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher (2nd L) of Germany talks with a team member in his tent during the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals at the Rio All Suite hotel-casino in Las Vegas, Nevada November 19, 2009. REUTERS/Las Vegas Sun/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES SPORT MOTOR RACING)

Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher (L) ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:34:16 GMT

(Reuters) - Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher (L) of Germany makes a practice lap during the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals at the Rio All Suite hotel-casino in Las Vegas, Nevada November 19, 2009. REUTERS/Las Vegas Sun/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES SPORT MOTOR RACING)

Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher (R) ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:32:09 GMT

(Reuters) - Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher (R) of Germany works on his kart during the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals at the Rio All Suite hotel-casino in Las Vegas, Nevada November 19, 2009. REUTERS/Las Vegas Sun/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES SPORT MOTOR RACING)

Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher of ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:30:04 GMT

(Reuters) - Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher of Germany drives practice laps during the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals at the Rio All Suite hotel-casino in Las Vegas, Nevada November 19, 2009. REUTERS/Las Vegas Sun/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES SPORT MOTOR RACING)

World Champion Formula One driver Jenson Button of Britain poses ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:31:31 GMT

(Reuters) - World Champion Formula One driver Jenson Button of Britain poses during a book signing in London, November 19, 2009. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor (BRITAIN SPORT MOTOR RACING)

British McLaren team Formula One driver Jenson Button, left, ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:37:09 GMT

(AP) - British McLaren team Formula One driver Jenson Button, left, is kissed by Samantha Simpson the first fan in line to get a book signed as he poses for photographs to launch his autobiography 'My Championship Year' at a department store in London, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Formula One drivers champion Jenson Button admits he has taken a pay cut to join last year's winner Lewis Hamilton at McLaren but says he made the move from Brawn for a new challenge. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

British McLaren team Formula One driver Jenson Button poses ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:28:30 GMT

(AP) - British McLaren team Formula One driver Jenson Button poses for photographs during the launch of his autobiography 'My Championship Year' at a department store in London, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Formula One drivers champion Jenson Button admits he has taken a pay cut to join last year's winner Lewis Hamilton at McLaren but says he made the move from Brawn for a new challenge. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

McLaren Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton drives at ...

(AFP) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:01:12 GMT

(AFP) - McLaren Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton drives at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi last month. World champion Jenson Button will drive for McLaren alongside Hamilton in an all-British Formula One dream team next year.(AFP/Fred Dufour)

McLaren Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates ...

(AFP/File) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:01:12 GMT

(AFP/File) - McLaren Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates in Abu Dhabi in October after the qualifying session of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix. World champion Jenson Button will drive for McLaren alongside Hamilton in an all-British Formula One dream team next year.(AFP/File/Karim Sahib)

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 file photo rival Formula ...

(AP) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:45:22 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 file photo rival Formula One drivers Brawn's Jenson Button, left, of Britain shakes hands with compatriot Mercedes McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton during a press conference at a hotel in Singapore. McLaren have announced Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 the signing of Jenson Button on a 'multi-year deal'. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File)

FILE - In this June 18, 2009 file photo McLaren Mercedes driver ...

(AP) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:53:49 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this June 18, 2009 file photo McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, left, shakes hand with Brawn GP driver Jenson Button of Britain after a news conference ahead of the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone racetrack, in Silverstone, England. McLaren have announced Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 the signing of Jenson Button on a 'multi-year deal'. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, File)

Outgoing Ferrari star Kimi Raikkonen, seen here in October 2009, ...

(AFP/File) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:56:40 GMT

(AFP/File) - Outgoing Ferrari star Kimi Raikkonen, seen here in October 2009, will take next season off from Formula One as he could not get a deal with McLaren, his manager Steve Robertson was quoted as saying in the Finnish media.(AFP/File/Karim Sahib)

Ross Brawn advised Wednesday newly-crowned Formula One world ...

(AFP/File) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:01:42 GMT

(AFP/File) - Ross Brawn advised Wednesday newly-crowned Formula One world champion Jenson Button to stick with his Brawn team instead of jumping to McLaren next season(AFP/File/Karim Sahib)

Brawn GP Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello of Brazil (R) ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:16:10 GMT

(Reuters) - Brawn GP Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello of Brazil (R) leads in front of Force India's Giancarlo Fisichella of Italy during the Hungarian F1 Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit near Budapest July 26, 2009. REUTERS/Karoly Arvai (HUNGARY)

Ferrari Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland steers ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:16:09 GMT

(Reuters) - Ferrari Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland steers his car during the Hungarian F1 Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit near Budapest July 26, 2009. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov (HUNGARY)

Renault Formula One driver Fernando Alonso of Spain steers his ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:16:08 GMT

(Reuters) - Renault Formula One driver Fernando Alonso of Spain steers his car during the Hungarian F1 Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit near Budapest July 26, 2009. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov (HUNGARY)

McLaren Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:04:06 GMT

(Reuters) - McLaren Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the Hungarian F1 Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit near Budapest July 26, 2009. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov (HUNGARY)

McLaren Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain drinks ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:03:00 GMT

(Reuters) - McLaren Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain drinks champagne as he celebrates winning the Hungarian F1 Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit near Budapest July 26, 2009. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger (HUNGARY)

Brawn GP's British driver Jenson Button celebrates on the ...

(AFP/File) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:33:22 GMT

(AFP/File) - Brawn GP's British driver Jenson Button celebrates on the podium of the Yas Marina Circuit on November 1, after the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix. Mercedes has bought a controlling stake in Formula One world champions Brawn GP in a move which is likely to see Jenson Button join McLaren next season.(AFP/File/Marwan Naamani)

Williams' German driver Nico Rosberg walks in the paddock ...

(AFP/File) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:33:22 GMT

(AFP/File) - Williams' German driver Nico Rosberg walks in the paddock of the Yas Marina Circuit in October in Abu Dhabi. Mercedes has bought out Formula One world champions Brawn GP in a move which is likely to see Jenson Button join McLaren next season.(AFP/File/Fred Dufour)

A computer-generated picture published on November 16, 2009 ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:45:11 GMT

(Reuters) - A computer-generated picture published on November 16, 2009 at the web site of German company Daimler, shows a possible version of the new racing car Mercedes Grand Prix. Formula One champions Brawn will compete as Mercedes Grand Prix next season after the German carmaker announced a takeover on Monday along with the sale of their stake in McLaren. Daimler chairman Dieter Zetsche, whose company owns Mercedes, said Ross Brawn would remain team principal while the carmaker will continue to supply long-term partners McLaren with engines until at least the end of 2015. REUTERS/Handout/Mercedes-Benz Motorsport (GERMANY - Tags: SPORT MOTOR RACING) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. NO ARCHIVES

FILE - In this Sunday, July 12, 2009 file photo Brawn GP driver ...

(AP) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:43:57 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Sunday, July 12, 2009 file photo Brawn GP driver Rubens Barrichello of Brazil, front, leads the field into turn one beside McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain after the start of the German Formula One Grand Prix at the Nuerburgring racetrack, Germany. Mercedes-Benz says it is taking over the Formula One championship team Brawn GP while ending its partnership with McLaren. The German car maker said Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 it will race in the future as the Mercedes GP team. Brawn GP took over Honda when it pulled out and won the constructors championship in its first season. Its driver Jenson Button also won the drivers' title. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer, File)

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2009 file photo Dieter Zetsche, right, ...

(AP) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:17:24 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2009 file photo Dieter Zetsche, right, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, talks with BrawnGP Team Principal Ross Brawn prior to the start of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina racetrack , in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Nov.1, 2009. Mercedes-Benz says it is taking over the Formula One championship team Brawn GP . The German car maker said Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 it will race in the future as the Mercedes GP team. Brawn GP took over Honda when it pulled out and won the constructors championship in its first season. Its driver Jenson Button also won the drivers' title. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, File)

Formula One drivers Fernando Alonso (L) and Felipe Massa observe ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:09:39 GMT

(Reuters) - Formula One drivers Fernando Alonso (L) and Felipe Massa observe as Ferrari CEO Luca Cordero di Montezemolo gets stuck in the gravel during the Ferrari Finali Mondiali event at the Ricardo Tormo racetrack in Cheste November 15, 2009. REUTERS/Heino Kalis (SPAIN SPORT MOTOR RACING IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Formula One driver Fernando Alonso (top L), Ferrari CEO Luca ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:07:27 GMT

(Reuters) - Formula One driver Fernando Alonso (top L), Ferrari CEO Luca Cordero di Montezemolo (C), Ferrari Formula One driver Felipe Massa, Valencia's mayor Rita Barbera (bottom L) and regional president Francisco Camps wave during the Ferrari Finali Mondiali event at the Ricardo Tormo racetrack in Cheste November 15, 2009. REUTERS/Heino Kalis (SPAIN SPORT MOTOR RACING)

Formula One driver Fernando Alonso (R) stands next to Ferrari's ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:06:18 GMT

(Reuters) - Formula One driver Fernando Alonso (R) stands next to Ferrari's Felipe Massa during the Ferrari Finali Mondiali event at the Ricardo Tormo racetrack in Cheste November 15, 2009. REUTERS/Stringer (SPAIN SPORT MOTOR RACING)

Formula One driver Fernando Alonso is followed by cameras as ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:05:12 GMT

(Reuters) - Formula One driver Fernando Alonso is followed by cameras as he walks over the track during the Ferrari Finali Mondiali event at the Ricardo Tormo racetrack in Cheste November 15, 2009. REUTERS/Heino Kalis (SPAIN SPORT MOTOR RACING)

Formula One driver Fernando Alonso (top L), Ferrari CEO Luca ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:57:32 GMT

Formula One drivers Fernando Alonso (top front), Felipe Massa ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:26:25 GMT

(Reuters) - Formula One drivers Fernando Alonso (top front), Felipe Massa and Ferrari CEO Luca Cordero di Montezemolo (L) wave to the public during the Ferrari Finali Mondiali event at the Ricardo Tormo racetrack in Cheste November 15, 2009. REUTERS/Heino Kalis (SPAIN SPORT MOTOR RACING)

Formula One driver Fernando Alonso (L), Ferrari CEO Luca Cordero ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:23:04 GMT

(Reuters) - Formula One driver Fernando Alonso (L), Ferrari CEO Luca Cordero di Montezemolo (C) and Ferrari Formula One driver Felipe Massa pose for the media during the Ferrari Finali Mondiali event at the Ricardo Tormo racetrack in Cheste November 15, 2009. REUTERS/Heino Kalis (SPAIN SPORT MOTOR RACING)

Former Formula One Renault driver Nelson Piquet takes part in ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:39:05 GMT

(Reuters) - Former Formula One Renault driver Nelson Piquet takes part in the Grand Prix Easykar 2009, in the Caribbean port city of Cartagena November 8, 2009. REUTERS/Jairo Castilla (COLOMBIA SPORT MOTOR RACING)

Renault's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso is seen driving ...

(AFP/File) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:09:07 GMT

(AFP/File) - Renault's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso is seen driving at the Yas Marina Circuit, on October 31, in Abu Dhabi, during the qualifying session of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix. Renault company chief Carlos Ghosn said a final decision on the future of their Formula One team would be taken "before the end of the year".(AFP/File/Fred Dufour)

Seven times world F1 champion, Michael Schumacher of Germany, ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:57:00 GMT

(AP) - Seven times world F1 champion, Michael Schumacher of Germany, at left, watches as the Race of Champions winner Sweden's Mattias Ekstrom, reacts, at the end of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held at the Bird Nest Stadium in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov 4, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Race of Champions winner Sweden's Mattias Ekstrom, at right ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:53:32 GMT

(AP) - Race of Champions winner Sweden's Mattias Ekstrom, at right raise his trophy with runner up Michael Schumacher from Germany, at the end competitions held in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Sweden's Mattias Ekstrom, reacts with his trophy after winning ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:49:30 GMT

(AP) - Sweden's Mattias Ekstrom, reacts with his trophy after winning the Race of Champions Beijing 2009, held in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Seven times world F1 champion, Michael Schumacher of Germany ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:26:50 GMT

(AP) - Seven times world F1 champion, Michael Schumacher of Germany celebrates after beating highest scoring British driver in F1 history, David Coulthard on the final day of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held in Beijing Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motor sport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Seven-time world F1 champion, Michael Schumacher, celebrates ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:25:39 GMT

(AP) - Seven-time world F1 champion, Michael Schumacher, celebrates after winning one of the competitions for the final day of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Seven times world F1 champion, Michael Schumacher of Germany, ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:09:03 GMT

(AP) - Seven times world F1 champion, Michael Schumacher of Germany, right, races against highest scoring British driver in F1 history, David Coulthard on the final day of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held in Beijing Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motor sport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Britain's Andy Prialux drives as his co-driver provides live ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:53:13 GMT

(AP) - Britain's Andy Prialux drives as his co-driver provides live commentary during competitions on the final day of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held in Beijing Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motor sport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Australia's Mick Doohan, 5-time 500cc Grand Prix World Champion, ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:31:38 GMT

(AP) - Australia's Mick Doohan, 5-time 500cc Grand Prix World Champion, at right, looks on after crashing his car against the barrier during one of the competitions for the final day of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Britain's Jenson Button, right, reacts after crossing the finish ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:15:59 GMT

(AP) - Britain's Jenson Button, right, reacts after crossing the finish line ahead in one of the competitions on the final day of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Britain's Jenson Button, right reacts after crossing the finish ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:10:10 GMT

(AP) - Britain's Jenson Button, right reacts after crossing the finish line ahead in one of the competitions in the final day of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

France's Guerlain Chicherit waves after climbing out of his ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:08:55 GMT

(AP) - France's Guerlain Chicherit waves after climbing out of his crashed car on the final day of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Britain's Jenson Button, front car, competes against Denmark's ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:57:35 GMT

(AP) - Britain's Jenson Button, front car, competes against Denmark's Tom Kristensen on the final day of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

A stunt man entertains the crowd on the final day of the Race ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:45:16 GMT

(AP) - A stunt man entertains the crowd on the final day of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

A stunt man entertains the crowd on the final day of the Race ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:42:30 GMT

Seven-time world F1 champion, Michael Schumacher, left and the ...

(AP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:23:00 GMT

(AP) - Seven-time world F1 champion, Michael Schumacher, left and the highest scoring British driver in F1 history, David Coulthard arrive on the final day of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 held in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. The Race of Champions is an international motorsport event featuring some of the world's best racing and rally drivers from different disciplines including World Rally, Formula One and NASCAR competing head to head using identical cars. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Toyota's Italian driver Jarno Trulli drives at the Yas Marina ...

(AFP/File) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:00:58 GMT

(AFP/File) - Toyota's Italian driver Jarno Trulli drives at the Yas Marina Circuit on November 1, in Abu Dhabi, during the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix. Formula One was left reeling as Toyota became the latest automaker to quit the glamour sport in response to the economic crisis, just days after tyre manufacturer Bridgestone pulled out.(AFP/File/Fred Dufour)