as much as i dislike schumacher, i will miss him.  i doubt alonso or raikkonen will break his records.  they (his records) will be around for a very long time i feel

Sayonara Schumi

Goodbye to a legend. I dont think the sport will realise how much it will miss him until next year.

As for schumi-bashers, you dont (won't) know a good thing 'till its gone.

Kudos to Kubica tho, a very good drive.

JB

The simple fact is, if Ferrari wanted him gone, I guarentee you Mclaren would sign him if he wanted to continue. Renault aswell since they are lacking the big name driver. I think as of late his hearts not been in it. You can see it in his face and his attitude.
As for his career, name another driver whos had the success or could even claim to have had a better career.
I said it once before. A racing drivers job is to impress me on the track with results and championships, not to make me like him as a person. Schumacher's a "ruthless genious" on the track as Murray Walker put it. And I agree doesn't make him any friends but he didn't care. Next year will be the toughest for F1, simply because it'll still be about Michael, the comparisons, the what if's. But after that it'll be fine. It moved on when Mansell left. It moved on when Senna died, and it'll move on now Michaels retiring. The one thing that can be said from this.
Kimi has no more excuses, he'll be in one of the best cars, with proven reliability. And Alonso will be in the car Kimi's struggled with. That should give him the upper hand and possibly the chance at his first title. Interesting factoid, if Schumi wins the title, then Kimi will have to carry the number 0 next season. Much like Hill upon his debut for Williams.

No it is 9-5 death by view foil. The Black Forest is almost appealing.

Matt

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Thats one of those opinions that will be split between those who like him and those who dont.
But yet he's backed it up with numerous unbeatable performances. Its not like he's just some bad driver getting lucky by charging round the track trying to drive into anything that moved. That belonged to Montoya, and look how well he did.
Schumi made 3 mistakes. 94/97 and Monaco.
But when it comes down to it in 30 years time, the only thing people will look at is whats on paper and thats going to be 90 wins* 7 world championships, the numerous records. And thats what will seal his place amoungst the greats.

* subject to 06 results. lol.

Like I said you either like him or hate him.
I'm not worried really its always one of those good debate topics if nothing else.

And not surprisingly rumors are already abound that his retirement may be short lived as other teams have been making moves for his services.
I wouldn't mind seeing him Ross Brawn and Jean Todt all taking a year off as is likely, then having a reunion at Renault in 08 as they are severely lacking talent. You just know though, when Schumi goes, Brawn and Todt would have to go with him as a package.

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They were as far as his career is concerned.