History's greatest footballer to honor its greatest driver
Schumacher to receive testimonial trophy
History's greatest footballer to honour its greatest driver
21 October 2006
Ferrari's Michael Schumacher is to be presented with this one-off trophy following Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix. Legendary footballer Pele will hand over the specially-commissioned cup to mark Schumacher's retirement from Formula One racing and thank him for his contribution to the sport.
The presentation is due to take place after Schumacher - himself a keen footballer - has completed his 250th and final Grand Prix, which will decide whether he will be crowned champion for a record-extending eighth time.
It will not be Pele's first official appearance at Interlagos. The Brazilian - a long-time fan of Formula One racing - famously waved the chequered flag at the wrong car on a previous visit to the circuit a few years ago.
