In an interview published by Mercedes AMG, Michael reflected on the 2013 season and his feelings about being retired.

He stated that he “enjoyed, when I’ve been in Nurburgring, to drive the car to have a bit of fun, but to do it seriously? No, I am tired of this one”.

He also stated that even when he retired the first time in 2006 that he “didn’t really miss” driving in Formula 1 because he has “so many other pleasureful things to do”.