SCHUMACHER ANNOUNCES F1 EXIT AT MONZA

Original: On this day: Schumacher announces F1 retirement at Monza

Michael Schumacher announces his Formula 1 retirement at Monza on 10 September 2006, representing a significant day in the sport's history.

10 September 2006 was one of the more consequential days in Formula 1 history, as title contender and seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher announced his retirement. The Ferrari hero did so moments after the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Pole position had eluded the Ferrari hero by just 0.002s