Schumacher, Wanna Job?
The Ferrari Formula One team have announced that Michael Schumacher will be stepping back into the cockpit as a replacement for the injured Felipe Massa.
The 40-year-old, former Ferrari driver must first pass a fitness test, having retired from the sport at the end of the 2006 season, but is expected to be on the grid at next months race in Valencia, which will be a brand new experience for the seven-times World Champion.
The Ferrari Team statement said;
“Ferrari intends to entrust Michael Schumacher with Felipe Massa’s car for as long as the Brazilian driver is not able to race.
“Michael Schumacher has shown his willingness and in the next few days he will undergo a specific program of preparation at the end of which it will be possible to confirm his participation in the championship starting with the European Grand Prix on August 23.”
Schumacher had written on his personal website;
“I talked on the telephone with (team principal) Stefano Domenicali and (Ferrari president) Luca de Montezemolo this afternoon and we decided jointly that I’ll start preparing to jump in for Felipe.
Even though I completely wrapped up the subject of Formula One quite a while ago, due to my attachment to the team I cannot ignore this unfortunate situation. As a competitor, like I am, I’m looking forward to this challenge.”
1 comment so far
1 trish // Jul 30, 2009 at 9:37 pm
we knew michael couldnt get it out of his system. it will be great to see him back. good luck to felipe for a good recovery.