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I am looking forward to meet Tendulkar: Schumacher

October 27, 2011 20:22 IST
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They are friends but Michael Schumacher [ Images ] does not quite remember when was the last time he and Sachin Tendulkar [ Images ] met each other and the German Formula One legend wants to catch up with the cricketing icon while being, in New Delhi [ Images ], for the Indian Grand Prix [ Images ].

The two grabbed quite a few headlines in 2002 when Schumacher gifted the keys of a Ferrari [ Images ] to Tendulkar after the Indian equalled Sir Donald Bradman's tally of 29 Test centuries.

"Even I don't remember when was the last time we met but I am looking forward to meet him," said Schumacher.

Michael Schumacher (right) with Sachin TendulkarTendulkar, an avid F1 fan, has already stated that he would be supporting the Vijay Mallya-owned Force India [ Images ] during the Indian GP.

"I am excited about Indian Grand Prix F1 race. I will support the Force India team. I have friends like Michael Schumacher but I will support Force India because that is the Indian team and country comes first," Tendulkar said.

Schumacher's teammate Nico Rosberg [ Images ], meanwhile, has been exploring the city and even took a rickshaw ride while checking out Old Delhi.

"It was crazy after coming from Europe. I also rode a scooter on the track (for the race)," he said.

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