Blackseal 1st Gear July 29, 2009 Share July 29, 2009 (edited) Michael Schumacher on Wednesday announced he is looking forward to the challenge of replacing his injured former Ferrari teammate Felipe Massa at forthcoming grands prix. "I met this afternoon with Stefano Domenicali and Luca di Montezemolo and together we decided that I will prepare myself to take the place of Felipe," the 40-year-old German, who retired in 2006, said. Schumacher hung up his helmet as a record-holding seven time world champion and winner of 91 grands prix and insists he has never regretted his decision. "Though it is true that the formula one chapter was completely closed for me a long time ago, it is also true that for loyalty reasons to the team I cannot ignore (this) unfortunate situation," he added. "But as the competitor I am I also very much look forward to facing this challenge," said Schumacher. Ferrari also confirmed the news, following reports in the respectively German and Swiss newspapers Bild and Blick. The Italian team said it will enter Schumacher as the alternative competitor of Massa's car number 3 following a training programme for the German, who earlier this year hurt his neck in a motorcycle testing crash. "I really can't tell you if his neck would be fine to drive an F1 race ... and remember he is a 40-year-old man, too," Schumacher's spokeswoman Sabine Kehm said on Tuesday. Ferrari Statement Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro intends to put Michael Schumacher in Felipe Massa's car untill the brazilian driver will be able to race again. Michael Schumacher said he is ready and, over the next few days, will undertake a specifc training programme at the end of which confermation will be given of his participation in the Championship with effect from the European Grand Prix on the 23rd of August Edited July 29, 2009 by Blackseal ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightbringer 6th Gear July 29, 2009 Share July 29, 2009 (edited) Brings back memories of Senna... [bigcry] Wonder if Hublot will release a limited edition for Schumacher like they did for Senna after this Edited July 29, 2009 by Lightbringer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackseal 1st Gear July 30, 2009 Author Share July 30, 2009 (edited) Brings back memories of Senna... [bigcry] Wonder if Hublot will release a limited edition for Schumacher like they did for Senna after this Omega may do just that as MS is their ambassador Edited July 30, 2009 by Blackseal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerms Clutched July 30, 2009 Share July 30, 2009 Omega may do just that as MS is their ambassador its hard, they need to endose F1 first and of course.. need to pay millions. :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackseal 1st Gear July 30, 2009 Author Share July 30, 2009 its hard, they need to endose F1 first and of course.. need to pay millions. :) MS still receiving fat pay check from Omega annually....so MS gotta have his name on a new limited edition Speedmaster series ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo 2nd Gear July 30, 2009 Share July 30, 2009 Cant wait to see him race in sg.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observer 4th Gear July 30, 2009 Share July 30, 2009 Cant wait to see him race in sg.. me too..though i think the inconsistency of f car will hurt him badly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antisocial July 30, 2009 Share July 30, 2009 looking forward to see schumi vs Vettel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppie24 1st Gear July 30, 2009 Share July 30, 2009 wow exciting man! ok, i gonna get the tix for F1 liao :P another good reason to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyt 4th Gear July 30, 2009 Share July 30, 2009 dunno if he can maintain his standard... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viceroymenthol 6th Gear July 30, 2009 Share July 30, 2009 maybe panerai will come out with a schumacher limited edition in their ferrari range Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanr 1st Gear July 30, 2009 Share July 30, 2009 good to see him back on track again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windwaver Turbocharged July 30, 2009 Share July 30, 2009 I miss Schumacher on a benetton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windwaver Turbocharged July 30, 2009 Share July 30, 2009 I miss Schumacher on a benetton This car Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edix73 Neutral Newbie July 30, 2009 Share July 30, 2009 ratings goning to go up once he is back!! cant wait! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felipe 3rd Gear July 30, 2009 Share July 30, 2009 wait, but Massa may be back by SG GP. Hope Massa rests abit longer so can see MS in action. Now, there are unconfirmed reports Red bull and Brawn may lodge protests for MS return, citing unfair advantage, no superlicence and also cheating tactics MS used in the past. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster 5th Gear July 30, 2009 Share July 30, 2009 (edited) dunno if he can maintain his standard... Yea, seriously doubt he can do much to the badly performing ferrari this season. He's not been racing in quite awhile and besides don't think his fitness level & concentration can be as good as 10 yrs ago. Nevertheless, the morale of ferrai will no doubt go up as a result of his comeback. Good morale = improved performance Edited July 30, 2009 by Rickster Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whysoserious Neutral Newbie July 30, 2009 Share July 30, 2009 Wonder who is going to replace "the Stig" (Schumacher) in the show Top Gear if he is back in F1? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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