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.