Schumacher won't replace Massa, manager confirms
#1
07-27-2009, 08:06 PM
Schumacher won't replace Massa, manager confirms
Formula One news: Schumacher won't replace Massa, manager confirms - GPUpdate.net Formula One
Seven time World Champion Michael Schumacher is not likely to replace Felipe Massa at Ferrari, according to the German's manager. Following Massa's bizarre incident in Saturday's qualifying session at the Hungaroring, speculation has started regarding the Brazilian's replacement, whom is likely to be for the remainder of the season.
According to Schumacher's manager, Willi Weber, who was present at the Hungaroring, Michael Schumacher is not an option for Ferrari to replace Massa.
"This is only speculation," Weber commented. "I heard these rumours on Saturday evening but I don't see it happening; Ferrari already has two very good spare drivers who will both be keen to race when the opportunity is there."
The couple of drivers in question are Italian Luca Badoer and Spain's Marc Gené.
Seven time World Champion Michael Schumacher is not likely to replace Felipe Massa at Ferrari, according to the German's manager. Following Massa's bizarre incident in Saturday's qualifying session at the Hungaroring, speculation has started regarding the Brazilian's replacement, whom is likely to be for the remainder of the season.
According to Schumacher's manager, Willi Weber, who was present at the Hungaroring, Michael Schumacher is not an option for Ferrari to replace Massa.
"This is only speculation," Weber commented. "I heard these rumours on Saturday evening but I don't see it happening; Ferrari already has two very good spare drivers who will both be keen to race when the opportunity is there."
The couple of drivers in question are Italian Luca Badoer and Spain's Marc Gené.
#3
07-27-2009, 09:03 PM
+1. I think Ferrari would be better off developing one of their test drivers though.
#4
07-27-2009, 09:05 PM
huh? this isn't red bull buddy. ferrari's test drivers are 34 and 37 if i recall correctly. not exactly drivers that would need development. ferrari doesn't really have a young driver program.
#5
07-27-2009, 10:47 PM
That's a good point. I just want to see how they'd do on the track with the other drivers in a real race.
#6
07-27-2009, 10:58 PM
i think gene should be ok, he just won le mans with peugeot. it will be interesting to see how this plays out.
#8
07-28-2009, 04:26 PM
I just read something on the BBC today that said Schumi had not discounted the possibility and that if Ferrari asked he would consider it.
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