{"id":18361,"date":"2012-10-16T18:10:04","date_gmt":"2012-10-16T18:10:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casinoenligne.uk.com\/en\/f1\/news\/14387-schumacher-lewis-hamilton-is-right-choice"},"modified":"2012-10-16T18:10:04","modified_gmt":"2012-10-16T18:10:04","slug":"14387-schumacher-lewis-hamilton-is-right-choice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casinoenligne.uk.com\/en\/f1\/news\/14387-schumacher-lewis-hamilton-is-right-choice","title":{"rendered":"Schumacher: “Lewis Hamilton is the right choice”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Michael Schumacher made it clear that Mercedes did not force him to retire, but that it was indeed a personal choice. He stated in an interview with the German daily *Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung*: \u00ab The Mercedes officials have let me know several times that they wanted to continue working with me after this season. They didn’t want a commitment for just one year, but rather for two. \u00bb<\/p>\n

But the seven-time world champion no longer had the motivation to continue his adventure in Formula 1 with the star firm, especially for a two-year contract: \u00ab With that in mind, even for a year, it would have been very hard. Unconsciously, I have therefore been preparing myself for this retirement for several months. \u00bb<\/p>\n

Michael Schumacher is even eager to retire, as he readily admits: “I can’t wait to retire. I want to say it. Given the circumstances, I’ve made the right decision. These last three years have taught me a lot. I’ve approached Formula 1 from a different perspective, I’ve developed personally.”<\/p>\n

Moreover, the German driver fully understands Mercedes’ decision to have signed a driver like Lewis Hamilton. An opportunity that, according to him, should not be missed: \u00ab Honestly, if you can sign Hamilton for Mercedes, you have to do it. I would have done the same. Lewis [Hamilton] is the right choice. \u00bb<\/p>\n

Now, the former Red Baron<\/i> feels more at ease than during his first retirement at the end of the 2006 season: \u00ab I am more open and relaxed. I can let go because I feel freer. \u00bb<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If some might have thought that Mercedes had forced Michael Schumacher to retire, the seven-time German world champion insists on affirming the contrary. 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