Schumacher makes shock F1 return

cheets64 · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:17

lolwut

Michael Schumacher will make a shock return to Formula 1 to replace injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa, news agencies are reporting.

The seven-time world champion retired at the end of 2006 but has agreed to drive at the European Grand Prix.

Massa fractured his skull in Hungarian GP qualifying and may be out for the rest of the year.

Schumacher has been a team advisor but on 23 August will race an F1 car for the first time since April 2008.

More to follow.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8172310.stm

"Ferrari intends to entrust Michael Schumacher with Felipe Massa's car for as long as the Brazilian driver is not able to race," a Ferrari statement said.

"Michael Schumacher has shown his willingness and in the next few days he will undergo a specific programme 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 Aug. 23."

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12433_5460365,00.html

smr · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:17

West · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:18

LOLwut!!!

smr · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:18

I was telling everyone he would, NO ONE BELIEVED MEH!!

cheets64 · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:19

Oldest world champion ever?

Stratos · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:20

hell yeh

Housey · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:20

F1 became VERY interesting again!

[TW]Taggart · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:21

epic, cant wait for the lewis shumie duels

ed79 · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:22

Excellent!

Sam · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:23

Slaps self *

I cannot wait

Chojin · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:25

Awesome !!!!

smr · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:25

I am in a state of total shock.

Received my Brawn Fusion Jacket today by the DURRL man as well, fantastic day, makes the rain seem to disappear

Housey · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:25

I think it will be more interesting to see how the boring Finish gimp reacts, he might smile and maybe even speak.

Hxc · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:26

Such a massive PR win for FOM, Ferrari, everyone. I'd bet this will be the most watched race this season.

Looking forward to it.

MikeHunt79 · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:26

brilliant, can't wait for the next race

Kenai · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:27

Housey said:
I think it will be more interesting to see how the boring Finish gimp reacts, he might smile and maybe even speak.

I'll be interested to see how Ferrari react if he stops being so lazy, puts some effort in and actually beats Schumacher.

Sam · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:28

Im just not so sure that he is going to perform anywhere near what is expected of him. Remember he has been out since 2006

Kappa · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:28

Awesome stuff! Wonder if he'll struggle, but hope he dominates!

Locke · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:28

GWAN SON!

Type_R · 29 Jul 2009 at 18:29

Im eating my words right now. Total shock that the greatest living F1 driver in the World is coming back to entertain us again...wohoooot!!