"Michael will be a super assistant to Jean Todt," Ferrari president Luca Montezemolo at Monza on Sunday.

But Schumacher, who retired after last week's Brazilian Grand Prix, has yet to decide on any future role at the team.

"I can't say anything precise about what I will do - I don't want to define my role inside Ferrari yet," said the 37-year-old German.

"I will take a break in the coming months and then I will be more clear about what I want to do.

"Ferrari have left me free to decide and have given me the time that I need to make up my mind," the German added.

Ferrari are in the process of rebuilding their team following the departures of technical director Ross Brawn and engine supremo Paolo Martinelli.

Finn Kimi Raikkonen has already joined from McLaren as Schumacher's driver replacement.