Best features of 2012: Why F1 stars fail in the DTM
Our Best Features of 2012 retrospective concludes with Jamie O'Leary's analysis of why Michael Schumacher was wise not to follow brother Ralf into the DTM after leaving Formula 1
When Michael Schumacher announced his second exit from Formula 1 in October 2012, many speculated that he might follow brother Ralf into DTM. Our final Best Features of 2012 selection is Jamie O'Leary's take on why that wouldn't have been the right move for the seven-time world champion...
So Michael Schumacher has decided to retire from Formula 1 - again.
The announcement made by the German in the Suzuka paddock came as no great surprise given Lewis Hamilton's signing of a multi-year deal the previous week.
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