Ralf set for F1 return

BERLIN: Ralf Schumacher could be set to follow elder brother Michael back into Grand Prix racing, F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone is reported to have said on Wednesday.

Ralf, 34, retired from Formula One in 2007 after 10 years on the circuit to race in Germany's DTM touring car competition but Ecclestone says he has recommended the younger Schumacher to the new Stefan GP team which has taken over from Toyota.

Serbian businessman Zoran Stefanovic has taken over the team's finances and Ralf - winner of six Grand Prix' from 180 starts and whose best finish in the overall standings was fourth, twice - has been recommended to drive for the new outfit with elder brother Michael set to drive for Mercedes this season.