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Ralf is having 'a lot fun'

Wednesday 6th February 2008

Ralf Schumacher appears to be another step closer to quitting Formula One for the German touring car series (DTM).

The former grand prix winner was once again in the Mercedes-Benz driver's seat during a three-day run at the Estoril circuit in Portugal.

Ralf is without a 2008 F1 race-seat after parting ways with Toyota at the end of last season.

The 32-year-old would not confirm that will be racing DTM, but admits he is enjoying himself.

"I don't want to say anything, but I would not be here if I did not find the driving a lot of fun," Ralf told German paper Bild.

"If we do co-operate, I will be in a 2007 car. This is my own desire, in order to get used to everything. And now I want to use every minute in order to get to know the machine."

Mercedes DTM chief Norbert Haug acknowledged that Schumacher might experience a few teething problems if he decides to switch to DTM.

"No-one should expect any miracles from him, because Formula One and DTM are two very different pairs of shoes," Haug said.