Schumacher signs long term Mercedes contract

Michael Schumacher has signed a long-term ambassadorial deal with Mercedes, and will help his former F1 employer with 'safety and comfort systems'.

"I am a declared supporter of driving assistance systems both in the racing car and in the road going car," the seven time world champion said in a media statement.

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