``The basis of my future will be that of a super assistant to Jean,'' Schumacher said Sunday at the Ferrari World Finals, the racing team's traditional season-closer.

Seven-time F1 world champion Schumacher, who retired from racing last week, did not elaborate on what his new role would involve. The German said he needed to time to reflect on what he might be able to offer Ferrari.

``At the moment I don't have a definite answer,'' Schumacher said. ``I want to take myself away from the world of Formula One for a few months to think about my life. Then I'll have a better idea of what I can do for Ferrari.''