Legendary Formula One driver, seven-time...

"Mercedes GP Petronas represents a new challenge for me both in a sporting and a personal context. It is a new chapter in my racing career and I am really looking forward to working with my old friend Ross Brawn and my companions from my days with the Mercedes Junior Program," the official Formula1.com website quoted Schumacher as saying.

Schumacher, who retired in 2006 and now bids to add to his record tally of 91 wins out of 250 Grand Prix, worked closely with Ross Brawn, the head of the Brown GP team, which helped him earn his two F1 titles with Benetton and five titles with Ferrari.

"I am convinced that together we will be involved in the fight for the Formula One World Championship next year and I am already looking forward to getting back onto the race track. For me, this partnership closes the circle," the "Red Baron" said.

Born on January 3, 1969 in West Germany"s Hurth-Hermulheim, Schumacher is the fastest driver and the top world record holder in the

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