Schumacher set for a spin at the Bird's Nest

While Michael Schumacher has waved farewell to F1, he is saying hello to Beijing.

For those who were disappointed by his announcement to call off his much-anticipated F1 comeback, they will have another chance to see him in action in three months' time at the Bird's Nest, where the former seven-time F1 world drivers' champion is expected to compete in The Race of Champions (ROC) on Nov 3 and 4.

The 40-year-old canceled his plan of a temporary return to F1 at this month's European Grand Prix in Valencia, Spain on Tuesday because of lingering injuries from a motorcycle crash earlier this year. He was to fill in for injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa.