A FORMER racing opponent of Michael Schumacher has opened up about how a return to F1 would “not be possible” for the stricken star. Ex-Benetton driver Giancarlo Fisichella said Schumacher, 55, could have gone on to become a team principal for a top team. Fisichella, 51, said one of his greatest regrets was not getting to call Schumacher his teammate as their careers overlapped. He said: “Michael was a great driver, but for sure he could be also a great manager or team principal in a top team. Italian racer Fisichella said off the circuit, Schumacher was a great friend and even played football together.

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