Will Michael Schumacher continue? - page 2

"Schumacher should quit after the season, especially if he wins the title. It would be madness to continue after another title," said the Colombian Montoya.

But Mercedes sports director Norbert said, "I have the feeling that he will drive in 2007." Former world champion Niki Lauda said, "There is no reason for retirement."

"Schumacher is in a fantastic form. He has everything under control at Ferrari - no rival and a competitive car," Lauda added.

German newcomer Nico Rosberg said he is simply impressed that Schumacher "holds all important Formula One records".

Schumacher leads virtually every ranking in the sport, ranging from world titles (seven) to race wins (86) and, since Imola, also pole positions (66).

While he always said that records mean nothing to him, there is one mark he has so far not called his own, that of most races in the sport owned by Italian Ricardo Patrese with 256.

Schumacher has 236 and would have 249 if he competes in every race for the rest of the season - leaving him just eight races shy of a record in this area as well.

Whether he will have a shot at the mark will be decided by the German Grand Prix on July 30 at the latest.

"By then he will have decided which path to take, whether he will quit or continue," Weber said.