We recently reported that seven time Formula One World Champion, Michael “Schumey” Schumacher helped complete final test stages of the new Ferrari California. With past development involvement with other notable Ferrari cars such as the Enzo and 599 GTB, Schumacher has become a permanent fixture as a Ferrari test driver on and off the track.

Last week Ferrari had exclusively reserved the Nürburgring for testing of a Ferrari 430 Scuderia prototype, and our spy photographer on the scene noticed it was Michael Schumacher driving. Also, as co-driver he had his son, Mick, who seemed to be enjoying some quick laps at the famous Nordschleife.

Our spy photographer states that an hour later the track was closed after an accident was reported by the 430 Scuderia at Schwedenkreutz. Some rumors quickly emerged that its was Michael's son Mick who was driving the vehicle, but this is highly doubtful since Mick is only 9 years old, track conditions were damp, we can clearly see his silhouette in the passenger seat and the F430 Scuderia proto hit the guardrail at 250 km/h (155 mph).

According to Schumacher's spokeswoman Sabine Kehm, "Michael called me and said 'We have crashed the car but are going to continue with another one',"

Source: CarPix and F1-Live

 

Now that is what I call the good life... Glad Schumacher and his son are okay!

 

Holy Smokes.. Glad to see every one is ok.

 

MAN WHAT a rough life that kid is going to live ............ i wonder if he is going to drive f1 too?

 

I wish MY dad would have taken me on hot laps when I was 9

Glad they are ok!

 

After all, it wasn't Schumi who was driving the car
It was road car test driver Raffaele de Simone who was at the wheel at the time of the crash

F1 : Ferrari insists Schu did not crash test car - FERRARI - F1-Live.com

 

That Scud Shirt Is Baddddddd Assssss

 

Just another day at the office...

 

What a life.

 

Ditto