Schumacher gets new role at Ferrari

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ROME (AFP) — Retired world champion driver Michael Schumacher is to stay with Ferrari as assistant to new chief executive officer Jean Todt, the Italian outfit has announced at Monza. The 37-year-old Schumacher retired as a driver after piloting his Ferrari to fourth place in the Brazilian Grand Prix last Sunday.

The German won a record seven world titles and was with Ferrari as driver from 1996 until he retired. Todt earlier this week was named Ferrari's new chief executive officer, moving up from the position of general manager, which went to Amedeo Felisa. "We are eager to utilise Michael's knowledge and expertise for our technical and strategic needs," Todt told a news conference attended by Schumacher and his co-driver of last season Felipe Massa.. "It will not be...