体坛英语新闻：Ralf Schumacher set for F1 return

BERLIN, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- Following Michael Schumacher footstep, little brother Ralf could be set to return to Grand Prix racing, Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone is reported having 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 brother to the new Stefan GP team who have 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.

Ecclestone says he does not expect Formula One teams USF1 and Campos to race this season and says Schumacher should race for Stefan having driven for them under the Toyota banner in 2007.

"Ralf Schumacher would be the perfect driver for them, he knows the team and he has experience," Ecclestone told German magazine Sport Bild.

Schumacher has no DTM contract for 2010 and there have been reports here he is eager to get a Formula One berth for the new season which starts on March 14 in Bahrain.