I'm Michael Schumacher. I don't need to test my driving ability.

I don't feel like promising big things to my fans. I'm not thinking about victory at all. I'll do my best to get on the podium at least, although I must admit I feel fairly pessimistic.

Let's put it this way, I like number seven.

Ferrari's only objective is to be at the top, in other words, to compete for the World Championship. That's our right. Winning is another matter. It wouldn't be a disgrace to come in second after a tough fight.

Technology has certainly reduced performance differences among drivers. Whereas a talented driver could get a half-second out of every lap in the past, nowadays talent makes up for only about one or two tenths of a second. But the driver is still the key factor.

Every year we find something new, we go faster, and that's what Formula One is about .

I have to say it's been tough to leave the Ferrari family, which has been a big part of my career.