By Pablo Elizalde Thursday, April 3rd 2008, 16:12 GMT
Michael Schumacher at MisanoMichael Schumacher returned to motorcycling action when he replaced Ducati's test rider Vittoriano Guareschi at Mugello today.
The seven-time Formula One champion, who had already tested for Ducati before, was called up by the Italian squad after Guareschi was unable to ride due to injuries following a crash on the second day of testing.
The German, who took part in a bike race at Misano last weekend, completed 42 laps on the GP8 with a best laptime in 1:58.0.
Schumacher made it clear again, however, that he has no intention to start a new career.
"It was a nice surprise yesterday when I received the sudden offer to come to Mugello today," Schumacher said. "And despite the difficult weather conditions it was again big fun to ride the Ducati.
"But I repeat it very clearly that I have no intention at all to step into any kind of MotoGP competitions."
