F1: Schumacher training hard

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(ANSA) - Rome, August 4 - Seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher said Tuesday he is continuing to train hard for his return to racing, well aware that physical fitness will be key to any comeback success.

The 40-year-old Schumacher agreed last week to come out of retirement to substitute Felipe Massa at Ferrari after the Brazilian had a life-threatening accident July 25 while qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Pirx.

The German said his return to Ferrari was out of loyalty to the team which helped him win five of his seven titles and where he continued to work as a consultant after he retired at the end of the 2006 season.