Raymond 0 Posted July 30, 2009 Michael Schumacher is now back in Formula One! The 7 times world champion will be racing in Felipe Massa’s seat for the European Grand Prix in Valencia on the 23rd of August 2009 and will do so for the rest of the season until Massa is ready to be back in the driver’s seat. This must be something big for Schumacher himself as well, as he has probably in a mental state that F1 is a chapter that is pretty much closed in his life. They say quit while you’re ahead right? The 40 year old also has to physically prepare himself for the sport now as he is not exactly in F1 driving shape since retiring from the sport in October 2006, and this calls for extensive fitness programs. “The most important thing first: thanks God, all news concerning Felipe are positive. I wish him all the best again. I was meeting this afternoon with Stefano Domenicali and Luca di Montezemolo and together we decided that I will prepare myself to take the place of Felipe. Though it is true that the chapter Formula 1 has been closed for me since long and completely, it is also true that for loyalty reasons to the team I cannot ignore that unfortunate situation. But as the competitor I am I also very much look forward to facing this challenge. Ultimately I like challenges and this is a great challenge,” said Schumi. I’m sure droves of fans who say they have begun to lose interest in the sport will flock back to their TV sets for the races now that there is a very interesting new contender Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chee keng hong 0 Posted July 30, 2009 Hope he still can handle the car and track well! Did last time he mention "I'LL BE BACK"!!.. :LOL!: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danielh 0 Posted July 30, 2009 heard the rumours last week after the race. Now it's confirm. F1 circus is merrier now!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymond 0 Posted July 30, 2009 yeah now ferrari can relish their true colour but a little late Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfagta 0 Posted July 30, 2009 can't wait for the moment,sure the next race all the ticket will sold out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarieJuliette 0 Posted July 30, 2009 I don't think he'll have any problems getting back in the driver's seat! He looks like he's still in top shape, and it's probably a second nature for him to drive those cars. I never really liked him as a driver but he's a good one, his 7 world championship is a tribute to that. I think it's good he's back.Can someone bring back Jacques Villeneuve for some old time rivalry??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinclair 0 Posted July 30, 2009 Michael will be bringing the crowds back to F1 methinks (as long as he does well ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kukubeh 0 Posted July 30, 2009 time to start watching F1 race again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zint3000 0 Posted July 30, 2009 now where did i read this yesterday...good to hear that he's back to F1 rather than being the stig...hehelol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titaniumboss 0 Posted July 31, 2009 welcome back michael!!! u will storm the podium again with ur victory leap and have everybody gone wild... :sinclairsdance :mademyday: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites