Schumi linked to Toro Rosso - 10th March 10:24am GMT

Michael Schumacher could make a shock return to Grand Prix racing as a team owner.

The German legend has been linked to Italian-based minnows Toro Rosso, the second team in the stable of Red Bull billionaire Dietrich Mateschitz.

Willi Webber, manager of the seven-times world champion who retired at the end of last season, said Schumacher is considering a return to the sport he has dominated for much of the last two decades.

"We go out shopping sometimes and there are billionaires who have second teams," said Webber.

"It's only one thought but I can see the sense in Michael buying an existing operation.

"If you are thinking like that it automatically rules out becoming boss at Ferrari. The reason? Such responsibility, work and stress to get the job done the way he would want to do it are not for Michael right now.

"Even if he had his own team there would be someone running it for him."