Champion Mattias Ekstrom of Sweden waves to the crowd with his championship trophy after defeating seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher of Germany in the final of the Race of Champions in Beijing on November 4, 2009. Beijing's iconic Bird's Nest Stadium has been turned into a motor racing track with the world's top drivers gearing up to compete in the 2009 Race of Champions. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

Champion Mattias Ekstrom of Sweden waves to the crowd with his championship trophy after defeating seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher of Germany in the final of the Race of Champions in Beijing on November 4, 2009. Beijing's iconic Bird's Nest Stadium has been turned into a motor racing track with the world's top drivers gearing up to compete in the 2009 Race of Champions.

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  2. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 30: Former Ferrari F1 World Champion Michael Schmumacher (R) of Germany talks with Felipe Massa (L) of Brazil and Ferrari on the pitwall during practice for the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on October 30, 2009 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  3. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 30: Former Ferrari F1 World Champion Michael Schmumacher (R) of Germany talks with Felipe Massa (L) of Brazil and Ferrari on the pitwall during practice for the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on October 30, 2009 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  4. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 30: Former Ferrari F1 World Champion Michael Schmumacher (R) of Germany talks with Felipe Massa (L) of Brazil and Ferrari on the pitwall during practice for the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on October 30, 2009 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  5. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 30: Former Ferrari F1 World Champion Michael Schmumacher (R) of Germany talks with Felipe Massa (L) of Brazil and Ferrari on the pitwall during practice for the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on October 30, 2009 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  6. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 30: Former Ferrari F1 World Champion Michael Schmumacher (L) of Germany talks with Felipe Massa (R) of Brazil and Ferrari on the pitwall during practice for the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on October 30, 2009 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  7. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 30: Former Ferrari F1 World Champion Michael Schmumacher (L) of Germany talks with Felipe Massa (R) of Brazil and Ferrari on the pitwall during practice for the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on October 30, 2009 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  8. A Michael Schumacher replica helmet, auctioned off during the President's Challenge Charity luncheon, is seen amongst guests at the Istana, the official residence of Singapore's president, September 25, 2009. The winning bid for the helmet was S$26,000 ($18,358).
  9. Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher of Germany prepares to ride in a kart in his hometown Kerpen, near Cologne, December 13, 2009. Schumacher is close to signing a deal with Mercedes to come out of retirement and compete in Formula One next year, Germany's Bild newspaper reported on Saturday.
  10. Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher of Germany prepares to ride in a kart in his hometown Kerpen, near Cologne, December 13, 2009. Schumacher is close to signing a deal with Mercedes to come out of retirement and compete in Formula One next year, Germany's Bild newspaper reported on Saturday.
  11. Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher of Germany rides in a kart in his hometown Kerpen, near Cologne, December 13, 2009. Schumacher is close to signing a deal with Mercedes to come out of retirement and compete in Formula One next year, Germany's Bild newspaper reported on Saturday.
  12. Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher of Germany rides in a kart in his hometown Kerpen, near Cologne, December 13, 2009. Schumacher is close to signing a deal with Mercedes to come out of retirement and compete in Formula One next year, Germany's Bild newspaper reported on Saturday.
  13. Seven-time Formula One World Michael Schumacher of Germany rides in a kart in his hometown Kerpen, near Cologne, December 13, 2009. Schumacher is close to signing a deal with Mercedes to come out of retirement and compete in Formula One next year, Germany's Bild newspaper reported on Saturday.
  14. Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher of Germany gestures from a kart in his hometown Kerpen, near Cologne, December 13, 2009. Schumacher is close to signing a deal with Mercedes to come out of retirement and compete in Formula One next year, Germany's Bild newspaper reported on Saturday.
  15. Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher of Germany walks at a kart race in his hometown Kerpen, near Cologne, December 13, 2009. Schumacher is close to signing a deal with Mercedes to come out of retirement and compete in Formula One next year, Germany's Bild newspaper reported on Saturday.
  16. Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher of Germany rides in a kart in his hometown Kerpen, near Cologne, December 13, 2009. Schumacher is close to signing a deal with Mercedes to come out of retirement and compete in Formula One next year, Germany's Bild newspaper reported on Saturday.

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