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.