Former Ferrari CEO Jean Todt has said that he was not pleased to hear of Schumacher’s two-wheeled racing debut last week.

The German driver took to two wheels last week in a semi-professional race in Hungary, finishing in third place behind two professional riders. Many were impressed with his form – Schumacher qualified on pole position but chose to start the race from the rear of the field.

Talking to Swiss magazine Motorsport Aktuell Todt said, “It is Michael’s life so he makes his own decisions. But do I agree with them? Absolutely not - everybody knows how dangerous motorbike racing can be.

“But I am not stupid – it it was not in Michael’s nature to take risks, he would not have had the kind of career that he has had. Some things I like, some I do not. This one, I don’t.”

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