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Michael Schumacher is undergoing a rigorous fitness regime in preparation for his come back to Formula One in Valencia on the 23 August, when he replaces the injured driver Felipe Massa for the Ferrari team.

Schumacher has said on his website www.michael-schumacher.de

“I’m currently in the midst of my preparations for the upcoming race. I already lost three kilograms even if it is also important to me for to build up muscles.  So all in all, the practice is going pretty well.  I only have to admit that my neck pinches a bit. We have to get a grip on that as my health is the priority — that’s the clear arrangement made with Ferrari and with my wife too.”

As Schumacher will not be able to test the F60 due to the ban on in-season testing, the 40-year-old has taken to the Lonato circuit in Italy in a kart.

Schumacher said;

“Karting has a very good training effect, that is why today I just jumped into a testing day of the Tony Kart team in Lonato.  There is nothing better for my preparations at the moment – in terms of steering wheel forces for example, karting is even more difficult than Formula One.”

He added;

“We had two very good karting days, arms, upper body, shoulders, neck — an excellent practice indeed.”

Meanwhile, Felipe Massa is making a remarkable recovery and after a series of tests in Sao Paulo hospital, has been told that there is no need for further surgery at this time.

The 28-year-old Brazilian, has now been told to rest at home and no time has been given of when he is likely to return to his seat in the cock-pit of the Ferrari.