Hot on the heels of Michael Schumacher's decision to return to F1, his younger brother Ralf has announced he is also looking to make a comeback.
The 34-year-old spent eleven seasons in Formula One, retiring in 2007 after enduring a poor third year with Toyota.
Commenting on his brother's return, Ralf enthused that the former World Champion had been offered a wonderful opportunity, one that he himself would not have turned down.
"This is even a real highlight," Ralf told Bild.
"I can understand Michael completely. Honestly, I wouldn't have hesitated for a second.
"Racing was and is our life and we have always looked for new challenges," he added.
The younger Schumacher admits that he too is itching for a return to the sport, but will not return simply to just to pick up a healthy paycheck.
"I notice how much the fire for the Formula One is burning inside me," he explained.
"There is no point in signing a second-best contract; it's not about the money, it's a question of whether together we would be able to achieve something.
"I know that my reputation suffered while I was at Toyota, but I know what I can do and feel good and ready," he added.
According to Bild a source close to Schumacher has revealed that the former Williams driver has already received a firm offer to make a comeback but refused the invitation as he felt the team in question - which is believed to be one of the teams making their debut next season - was not up to his standards.
