Schumacher had a disappointing 2005 season with Ferrari

The Ferrari driver told his personal website that he backed changes to bring in pitstops for tyres and a reduction in engine size for the 2006 season.

"Allowing tyres to be changed again and bringing in V8 engines are a big plusses in regard to safety," he said.

"We'll have to wait and see what to make of the new qualifying system."

Formula One banned tyre changes at the end of 2004, with one set of tyres having to last for both qualifying and the race, as part of supposed safety measures designed to reduce rising cornering speeds.

That rule was scrapped by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) last week, with teams again allowed to change tyres when they want.

Engines will be less powerful next year, with a switch from the three litre V10 units to 2.4 litre V8s.

The much criticised single lap qualifying system has also been abandoned for a three-part knockout format that will involve 10 cars running in a final 20-minute session.

Schumacher, who lost his world title to Renault's Spaniard Fernando Alonso this year, said he also welcomed the re-election of FIA president Max Mosley.

"Max always takes the time to listen to us, the drivers, and has been especially supportive during the last couple of months as we tried to make Formula One safer," said the 36-year-old.