Curtain call for Schumi
ITALY. After a record seven Formula One championships and 90 career wins (so far), Michael Schumacher announced his retirement from the world of motor sport at the end of the year.

He made his heartfelt announcement moments after winning his fifth and final Italian Grand Prix, paying tribute to the Ferrari team and their fans.

"Soon my future will belong to my family...but for now, what matters is this world championship."

The 37-year-old Schumacher's latest win set up a potential screamer for the final three races of the season. He is now just two points behind Spaniard Fernando Alonso (108 points) who retired from the race due to engine failure.

It was double dismay for Renault as Schumacher's win leaves the French team three points behind the prancing horses in the constructor's championships.

The German will retire after the year-ending Brazilian Grand Prix on October 22 with every major record in Formula One. His seven titles are two more than Juan Manuel Fangio's five.  ¶ 9:49 pm