Ferrari's dream team celebrate their fifth straight constructors' title

Michael Schumacher has discounted rumours that he might retire after claiming a record-breaking sixth drivers' title at Suzuka on Sunday.

Ferrari also took the constructors' crown, and Brawn said: "While the passion's there, we'll carry on.

"One day it will stop. But it's not going to be next year and I don't think it will be the next few years."

He added: "I think it's going to be very painful for all of us and we don't want to face that pain any earlier than we have to.

"We still enjoy winning races."

I think Ferrari has given him fantastic support and a fantastic car Ferrari chief Jean Todt on Schumacher's success

Brawn is one of four key men who have worked alongside Schumacher to bring the Italian giants huge success over the last seven years.

The German's sixth title broke Juan Manuel Fangio's 46-year record and handed Ferrari their fifth consecutive constructors' title.

Schumacher finished eighth in Japan to secure the point he needed to take the drivers' championship ahead of McLaren's Kimi Raikkonen.

His manager Willi Weber, who spent much of the season fending off questions over Schumacher's retirement, said: "It means a lot to him.

"I think he would have rather liked to be on the podium or win the race but it was not possible. Still, he won the championship and he is the best."

Ferrari sporting director Jean Todt, the creator of the dream team which has now won nine world titles since 1999, added: "Michael is very focused, he has a passion for his job and he's very professional.

"I think Ferrari have given him fantastic support and a fantastic car."