Michael Schumacher fit to race in 2010
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12-22-2009 | 02:22 AM
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Michael Schumacher fit to race in 2010
It is looking increasingly likely that Michael Schumacher will make a return to Formula One after his manager declared him fit to race.
Reports from Germany indicate a deal has already been signed for Schumacher to return to F1 with Mercedes in 2010. However, questions still remain whether his neck will be up to the stresses of driving in F1. He called off a comeback with Ferrari last season when an analysis of a neck injury, sustained during a motorbike testing accident, revealed it would be too risky for him to race.
However, his return now appears to be set after his manager Willi Weber told the Cologne newspaper Express that his driver is "super-fit" and that the 40-year-old's doctor is pleased with his progress.
1992 champion Nigel Mansell has also joined the list of F1 personalities supporting a Schumacher comeback. Mansell, who won his title at 39-years-old and also made a return at the age of 41, believes the German will have no problems if he chooses to return to the sport.
"It wouldn't surprise me if Michael challenged for another world title," Mansell told the Mail on Sunday. "It doesn't matter what age you are as long as you are professional, committed and focussed. People have written Michael off as over the hill, I look at it differently. Michael has tremendous experience and talent, and Mercedes will provide him with a fantastic package. He is extremely fit and we can take his commitment and professionalism for granted."
Mercedes has said it will not announce its second driver, who will partner Nico Rosberg, until the New Year.
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Reports from Germany indicate a deal has already been signed for Schumacher to return to F1 with Mercedes in 2010. However, questions still remain whether his neck will be up to the stresses of driving in F1. He called off a comeback with Ferrari last season when an analysis of a neck injury, sustained during a motorbike testing accident, revealed it would be too risky for him to race.
However, his return now appears to be set after his manager Willi Weber told the Cologne newspaper Express that his driver is "super-fit" and that the 40-year-old's doctor is pleased with his progress.
1992 champion Nigel Mansell has also joined the list of F1 personalities supporting a Schumacher comeback. Mansell, who won his title at 39-years-old and also made a return at the age of 41, believes the German will have no problems if he chooses to return to the sport.
"It wouldn't surprise me if Michael challenged for another world title," Mansell told the Mail on Sunday. "It doesn't matter what age you are as long as you are professional, committed and focussed. People have written Michael off as over the hill, I look at it differently. Michael has tremendous experience and talent, and Mercedes will provide him with a fantastic package. He is extremely fit and we can take his commitment and professionalism for granted."
Mercedes has said it will not announce its second driver, who will partner Nico Rosberg, until the New Year.
© ESPN EMEA Ltd.
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12-22-2009 | 04:10 AM
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I wish him the best and hope it won't be like when Jordan came out of retirement to play for the Wizards.
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12-22-2009 | 04:33 AM
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Absolutely true but having said that I think Schumacher was pushed into retirement I don't think he left on his own terms. Granted he has a lot to lose and very little to gain but I'm very excited at the prospect of seeing Schumacher and Brawn together again