Schumacher would consider returning, says PA
#1
07-28-2009, 08:27 PM
Schumacher would consider returning, says PA
Formula One news: Schumacher would consider returning, says PA - GPUpdate.net Formula One
Contradictory statements from sources close to Michael Schumacher surround the possibility of the German returning to Formula One as replacement to Felipe Massa at Ferrari. The seven-time World Champion, who retired at the end of the 2006 season, has been linked with the team since his former team-mate was hospitalised on Saturday.
With Massa's freak, debris-hitting accident at the Hungaroring resulting in the Brazilian being airlifted to Budapest's AEK hospital, the unexpected mid-season vacancy at Ferrari immediately sparked speculation of 'Schumi' returning to the cockpit, despite having said since his retirement that he would never do so; manager Willi Weber confirmed this on Monday although personal assistant Sabine Kehm has since explained how, should Michael be considered as a choice for Ferrari, the German would weigh up the option to race alongside his own replacement in the team, Kimi Räikkönen.
"The whole thing will be considered by Ferrari," Kehm told the BBC. "If they approach Michael, then he will consider it, but there is no reason for him to step into their discussions. Usually, I would say he's not interested because he's fine with his life and he doesn't miss anything but now the situation is so different - it's very hypothetical - and Michael doesn't want to step into that."
Apart from questioning the willingness for Schumacher to drive F1's latest, slick tyre-shod, new generation cars for the remaining seven races of the 2009 season, his current physical condition must also be brought into consideration. "Michael had a motorcycle accident in February when he had a neck problem," Kehm added, after noting that the German otherwise remains fit. "I really can't tell you if his neck would be fine to drive an F1 race."
More likely replacements for Felipe Massa are Ferrari reserve drivers Luca Badoer and Marc Gené, with some rumours linking Fernando Alonso - whose Renault team, appeal pending, is set to miss the European Grand Prix - stepping into the role before continuing with a possible permanent race seat in 2010.
Contradictory statements from sources close to Michael Schumacher surround the possibility of the German returning to Formula One as replacement to Felipe Massa at Ferrari. The seven-time World Champion, who retired at the end of the 2006 season, has been linked with the team since his former team-mate was hospitalised on Saturday.
With Massa's freak, debris-hitting accident at the Hungaroring resulting in the Brazilian being airlifted to Budapest's AEK hospital, the unexpected mid-season vacancy at Ferrari immediately sparked speculation of 'Schumi' returning to the cockpit, despite having said since his retirement that he would never do so; manager Willi Weber confirmed this on Monday although personal assistant Sabine Kehm has since explained how, should Michael be considered as a choice for Ferrari, the German would weigh up the option to race alongside his own replacement in the team, Kimi Räikkönen.
"The whole thing will be considered by Ferrari," Kehm told the BBC. "If they approach Michael, then he will consider it, but there is no reason for him to step into their discussions. Usually, I would say he's not interested because he's fine with his life and he doesn't miss anything but now the situation is so different - it's very hypothetical - and Michael doesn't want to step into that."
Apart from questioning the willingness for Schumacher to drive F1's latest, slick tyre-shod, new generation cars for the remaining seven races of the 2009 season, his current physical condition must also be brought into consideration. "Michael had a motorcycle accident in February when he had a neck problem," Kehm added, after noting that the German otherwise remains fit. "I really can't tell you if his neck would be fine to drive an F1 race."
More likely replacements for Felipe Massa are Ferrari reserve drivers Luca Badoer and Marc Gené, with some rumours linking Fernando Alonso - whose Renault team, appeal pending, is set to miss the European Grand Prix - stepping into the role before continuing with a possible permanent race seat in 2010.
#2
07-28-2009, 09:23 PM
The thought of Alonso switching over to Ferrari for the race in Valencia is definitely exciting. I'd love to see how that would turn out. If Renault really can't race, putting Alonso in their car to try it out for the weekend would be a fantastic option since it's Alonso's home track.
#6
07-29-2009, 11:03 AM
Getting back in the saddle would be bad for MS, I think. When he raced against Damon, Mika, and Kimi, it was always "Schui v. Newey", and the assumption was that Schumacher was always the better driver, and "they" had a better car (or, at least, aero PKG).
For MS to get in what is essentially the same car as Kimi ... well, if Kimi is faster - or even close! - it would put a big question mark over whether Michael was really that much better than everyone else.
(except Alonso, of course - who schooled Schumi for 2 straight years in a Renault that was down on power ... just sayin')
;-)
For MS to get in what is essentially the same car as Kimi ... well, if Kimi is faster - or even close! - it would put a big question mark over whether Michael was really that much better than everyone else.
(except Alonso, of course - who schooled Schumi for 2 straight years in a Renault that was down on power ... just sayin')
;-)
#7
07-29-2009, 11:04 AM
Getting back in the saddle would be bad for MS, I think. When he raced against Damon, Mika, and Kimi, it was always "Schui v. Newey", and the assumption was that Schumacher was always the better driver, and "they" had a better car (or, at least, aero PKG).
For MS to get in what is essentially the same car as Kimi ... well, if Kimi is faster - or even close! - it would put a big question mark over whether Michael was really that much better than everyone else.
(except Alonso, of course - who schooled Schumi for 2 straight years in a Renault that was down on power ... just sayin')
;-)
For MS to get in what is essentially the same car as Kimi ... well, if Kimi is faster - or even close! - it would put a big question mark over whether Michael was really that much better than everyone else.
(except Alonso, of course - who schooled Schumi for 2 straight years in a Renault that was down on power ... just sayin')
;-)
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