** FILE ** Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher of Germany, left, and Benetton-Renault team manager Flavio Briatore, right, protect their ears as cars speed past the pit lane during the free practice session for the German F1 Grand Prix in Hockenheim in this Saturday July 29, 1995 file photo.In the season final on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006 in Sao Paulo Schumacher will start to what he says is the final race of his career. Seven-time World Champion Schumacher has a 10-point disadvantage to his rival Fernando Alonso. (AP Photo/Thomas Kienzle)