Schumacher focused on the title

Teamcar - While the hordes of Michael Schumacher fans get to grips with the fact that the seven time champion will hang up his helmet at the end of this season, the man himself is firmly focused on taking his tally up to eight titles before he bows out. Schumacher's win at Monza and rival Fernando Alonso scoring no points means the German's goal is tantalisingly close with three races to go.

The gap between them is just two points in Alonso's favour, while Ferrari has now overtaken Renault in the constructors' standings. A lot can happen in three races and this year's championships look set to go right to the end at the final event in Brazil on October 22nd. But before Schumacher rejoins the fight he reflected a little on his decision to retire.

Despite his impending retirement from racing it's not the end of the road for Schumacher and Ferrari. He will continue his relationship with the Scuderia, although in what role we won't know until the end of the season, and with Weber. "My Formula One goodbye, as announced, will not be a goodbye to Ferrari or Willi," he said. "We will work together again in the future and I am happy about this."

For the immediate future, Schumacher only has one thing on his mind. "We still have three races left and we have to take our chance. We have almost made up the gap in the drivers' championship and already overtaken Renault in the constructors' standings. Both titles are within reach. From now on, all that counts for us is the title. Everything else can wait."