Michael Schumacher visit Le Mans MotoGP

Seven time F1 world champion Michael Schumacher attended Sunday's 2012 Le Mans MotoGP round as an interested spectator.

The Mercedes driver chattered with the likes of Cal Crutchlow (pictured) and MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi before watching the wet grand prix from inside the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 pits and taking part in the podium ceremony.

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Schumacher, who took part in some motorcycle races during his short-lived retirement from F1, will be back in four-wheel action at next weekend's Monaco Grand Prix.