Schumi back in F1 Ferrari?

[TBWG]

Hi Bums


Schumacher makes shock F1 return


Michael Schumacher will make a shock return to Formula 1 to replace injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa.

The seven-time world champion, 40, retired at the end of 2006 but has agreed to drive at the European Grand Prix in Valencia on 23 August.

Massa fractured his skull in Hungarian GP qualifying and may be out for the rest of the year.

Schumacher, who is a Ferrari advisor said; "For team loyalty reasons I can't ignore this unfortunate situation."

His spokesman Sabine Kehm told the BBC on Tuesday that although Schumacher was not willing to make a full-time return to F1 he would not rule out standing in for Massa.
   
Now, the German racing legend has decided to come out of retirement and make a sensational return despite admitting: "It is true that the Formula 1 chapter has long been closed for me.

"The most important thing first: thank God, all news concerning Felipe is positive, and I wish him all the best again.

"This afternoon I met with team principal Stefano Domenicali and Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo and together we decided that I will prepare myself to take the place of Felipe.

"As the competitor I am, I also very much look forward to facing this challenge."

The German racing legend has not driven an F1 car since April 2008 and now has just over three weeks to prepare himself for Valencia.

The ban on in-season testing means Schumacher will not be able to turn a wheel of the 2009 specification Ferrari before first practice on Friday 21 August.

However, the team have chosen Schumacher ahead of test drivers Marc Gene and Luca Badoer to drive for Ferrari whilst Massa continues to recuperate.

"Ferrari intends to entrust Michael Schumacher with Felipe Massa's car for as long as the Brazilian driver is not able to race," a statement said.

"Michael Schumacher has shown his willingness and in the next few days he will undergo a specific programme of preparation at the end of which it will be possible to confirm his participation in the championship starting with the European Grand Prix."

Schumacher will undergo an intensive training programme to determine whether he is fit enough to return to the rigours of F1 racing.

Since retiring the German has occasionally taken part in motorcycle events but in February he suffered neck and back injuries in a bike accident.

Those injuries could affect his ability to drive an F1 car which places huge pressures on the neck because of the varying G-forces.


Well BMW announce pull out as Schumi comes back!


TBWG

[nookiebear]

How quickly things change......Only very recently saying NO WAY............Have you seen the odds being quoted already for a podium finish

[TBWG]

How quickly things change......Only very recently saying NO WAY............Have you seen the odds being quoted already for a podium finish

Shows you how on the ball his manager is  ~~ No way 200% sure Micheal will not drive Massa Ferrari! quote Willi Weber.

Yes he is perhaps the best driver ever BUT he has not driven an F1 car for 2 years, it is not a very competitive car , he cannot test, it is a completely different spec to the last Ferrari he drove on grooved tyres. Also I doubt he can get race fit quickly enough, so all in all an up hill struggle and without his previous mentors Brawn & Todt to support him.

IMHO Definitely not a podium position situation. :ph34r:


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[nookiebear]

Well he has only got to pass the medical & away he goes.
The bookies have him odds-on to get on the podium 1st race...............

[nookiebear]

I see 3 teams have put a block on Schumacher being able to drive the car on the actual racetrack before the next race.

[TBWG]

Hi Bums

Schumi will not race instead of Massa.

Well I can't say I am surprised, but a lot of fans who bought tickets for Valencia on the strength of his return will now think Schumi "IS" a pain in the neck!!


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[nookiebear]

Hi Bums

Schumi will not race instead of Massa.

Well I can't say I am surprised, but a lot of fans who bought tickets for Valencia on the strength of his return will now think Schumi "IS" a pain in the neck!!


TBWG

Massa is on the comeback trail already .......racing go-karts

[TBWG]

Hi Bums

Schumi will not race instead of Massa.

Well I can't say I am surprised, but a lot of fans who bought tickets for Valencia on the strength of his return will now think Schumi "IS" a pain in the neck!!


TBWG

Massa is on the comeback trail already .......racing go-karts

Latest ~~~

FIA give the go-ahead for Massa to test
Monday 5th October 2009

Felipe Massa is set to get back behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car just 10 weeks after suffering the serious head injuries that almost ended his career.

Ferrari confirmed on Sunday that they had received permission from the FIA, motor racing's governing body, for him to test one of its cars.


Suspect he is targeting  Abu Dhabi?


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