Age Doesn't Matter for Formula One Champion Michael Schumacher

German car racer Michael Schumacher is contemplating at taking another shot at car racing championship competition at age 41, as he aims to race for Mercedes Benz in 2010

Formula One racing icon Michael Schumacher says there is a strong possibility that he will race for Mercedes Benz in 2010. Mercedes have taken over this year's title-winners Brawn GP, with Schumacher in line to replace Jenson Button after the world champion moved to McLaren. The German, who took his 91st race victory in China in 2006, will be 41 in January. Former champion Nigel Mansell said, 'age will not be a factor in Michael's story'. It wouldn't surprise me if Michael challenged for another world championship'. he added. "Michael has tremendous experience and talent, and Mercedes will provide him with a fantastic package. He is extremely fit and we can take his commitment and professionalism for granted. "For me there is no downside to this. He's won enough titles, so what does he have to worry about losing to anyone? It may take a few races to get to grips with his car, but after that it wouldn't surprise me if he was to challenge for his eighth title." Michael Schumacher was born in Germany on January 3, 1969. His father Rolf was a bricklayer and he saw in Michael’s a keen interest in carting. So he modified a pedal cart by adding a motorcycle engine but the young Schumacher soon crashed it into a lamppost. Soon after, his father took him to the local carting track and became the youngest member of the club. His father soon built him a real kart and soon he won his first club championship. That was the beginning of his colorful career in Formula One racing. Schumacher started his Formula One debut at the Belgian Grand Prix in 1991, sporting a car number 32 as a replacement for the imprisoned Bertrand Gachot. He retired in the race during the first lap because of clutch problem but he made good impression from racing stake holders. Since then Schumacher became and instant sports celebrity, winning almost all major car racing competitions and making a lot of prize money and substantial revenues from product endorsements. Major Awards and honors have been conferred on Schumacher for his important contribution to the car racing sports. In 2006, Ferrari announced his retirement from active professional racing. Immediately after his retirement, he became a UNESCO Ambassador and donated more than a million dollars to its fund