Mercedes driver Michael Schumacher of Germany waves to the crowd during a meet the fans session at the Suzuka Circuit venue for the Japanese Formula - Photo

Thursday October 4:, 10:07 AM
Mercedes driver Michael Schumacher of Germany waves to the crowd during a meet the fans session at the Suzuka Circuit venue for the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix in Suzuka, Japan, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012. Schumacher announced his retirement from Formula One at the end of the 2012 season. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)