Schumacher Not Interested in Running a Team

World Champion Michael Schumacher says he will not run a Formula One team after his retirement, stating he does not think he would be suitable for such a role.

"I know well what my involvement in the resurrection of Ferrari was, and this is why I know my limits," Schumacher told Italy's Gazzetta dello Sport. "I wouldn't like, and I wouldn't be able to turn the fortunes of an F1 team. Too complex. It's better if everyone does his own job."

The German, who joined Ferrari in 1996 after winning the World Championship for two years consecutively with Benetton, also ruled out trying to resurrect another team by joining them as a driver.

Asked whether he would consider joining Minardi to help them out, Schumacher said: "I know Minardi's boss Paul Stoddart. I like him very much. But the chances offered by F1 these days are limited for those who don't have certain means. One single element - like I'd be as a driver - can't make up for a team all alone anymore."

Schumacher also singled out McLaren's Kimi Raikkonen and Renault's Fernando Alonso as potential drivers to become the sport's biggest stars once he himself retires. "I see a lot of good young drivers - in particular Kimi Raikkonen, who had a great 2003 season, and Fernando Alonso, who is on the up.

"But only when they'll both have a car that enables them to constantly fight for first place we'll understand who's best," Schumacher added.