Schumacher is back

tbaymusicman

He's back at 40 wooo but who will be the stig haha

keefg

tbaymusicman wrote: »

He's back at 40 wooo but who will be the stig haha

Do you have a link to source?

tbaymusicman

Sky sports news just announced it:)

http://www.cbssports.com/autoracing/story/11998831

Grim.

all over sky "Ferrari say they will replace massa with shumi for the rest of the season"

kenon

I'm looking forward to see him back. He's got just over 3 weeks to get some sharpness back and hopefully get rid of any neck problems he has.

keefg

kenon wrote: »

I'm looking forward to see him back.

Me too.

vectra

woohoo
Delighted

rotinaj

YES!!!!!!!

Cant wait

Irishshin

Never thought I would see this but its fantastic!!!!!

thegoth

WOW WOW WOW

What do all the people who said that Schmuacher avoided a good top level team mate say now. Not only has he volenteered to take on Kimi ( who alot of people regard as the best driver in the world now AND while Schmuacher was there ), but he is doing it in a car that he was never driven, that has been subject to the largest regulation changes maybe ever, compounded with the fact he hasnt driven an F1 car in competitive action in 2 and a half years, hasnt driben an F1 car at all in 18 months, and he is now 40 years old. I'm amazed he is doing it.

Go Schmuacher. Expose Kimi for the glorified Jensen Button like driver he is

RayM

I suspected when Willi Weber said that Schumacher wouldn't be back, that the very opposite would happen. Fantastic news.

Chong

Absolutely delighted the King is back

Robbo

Only man for the job.

thegoth

Will he be allowed to do straight line tests before Spain. Not sure on the testing exception regulations. Think they can straight line test, but I THINK it has to be with a driver with little F1 experience. Cant remember how its defined. Something like they have to have completed less that 7 grand prixs in 3 years or similar. Dont THINK he would be allowed.

Jor

Agree that it will be great to see Michael make a few "special guest" appearances.
I have to say that this, along with McLarens return to form will be working in Jenson Buttons favour. If they can hoover up most of the podiums, it will really dent Red Bulls chances of catching Button for the title.

kaizersoze

Balls.:(
I never liked him and was glad to see the back of him.

BoardsRanger

Yes Yes Yes Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cant wait!!! Lets see an old man put kimi in his place!!!!!

old gregg

Christmas has arrived early for Old Gregg

amacachi

vectra wrote: »

woohoo
Delighted

Why? Didn't think you'd be happy at the prospect of Kimi being shown up for the rest of the year. :P

EvilMonkey

Great news, although i hope its just a short return and Massa isn't out for long.

TheKat

As this news broke i was explaining to my friend why i thought there was no chance of him coming back! Can't wait to see how he gets on

Voodu Child

Wow. Realistically I didn't expect it would happen; as much as I thought it would be interesting, I just didn't see him getting into a car unless it was the best on the grid.

tommiejoie

I cant wait to see this. I already have a bet with a guy at work; Schumacher to beat Raikkonen in Valencia!

BoardsRanger

I cant wait for Valencia- mind you it is gonna be a hard task. Bad car, track he never raced, 40 years old with a bad neck- oh and he never raced this car(i think).

projectmayhem

BoardsRanger wrote: »

I cant wait for Valencia- mind you it is gonna be a hard task. Bad car, track he never raced, 40 years old with a bad neck- oh and he never raced this car(i think).

I would have said he did a bit of testing as a consultant to Ferrari on the car in fairness.

It'll be interesting to see how he gets on alright. I for one welcome our old overlord.

sockpuppets

great news. formula 1 has not been the same since he left. id say raikonnen is not too pleased. at last f1 will be interesting again

Jax Teller

prob get more points den kimi :P

Ghost Train

Should be fun to see how he gets on and to see if he can do something a little special with the car. Didn't really expect to see him back but he's probably the best person to get thrown into a ferrari with not a lot of preperation

SamWiseWoahZay

Toyota, Maclaren, Ferrari, Williams and Renault (Alonso) all seemed much more competitive in Hungary which I think is great for the sport and the fans. I really enjoyed it. I must say I would like to see Schumi and Hamilton going head to head in competitive cars!

Frank Bullitt

If ever there was a tie for me to go to a GP this is it,this is easily one of my favourite sporting moments,dont care if he comes dead last!!!!!

BoardsRanger

After getting my hopes up- i just hope michael is fit enough with his injurries! Di Montezemolo said he must pass fitness tests first.
Slightly OT, but does anyone know if tickets to valencia are sold out? Tried on f1.com and it states "off sale"

TheChrisD

I can only wonder what the bookies are giving for a Schumi win...

petes

TheChrisD wrote: »

I can only wonder what the bookies are giving for a Schumi win...

I'll be putting a few quid on that race.

SamWiseWoahZay

Insurgent wrote: »

I'll be putting a few quid on that race.

F1 BETTING
Sky Bet go 2/1 for F1 legend Michael Schumacher to win any Grand Prix this season after the dramatic news of his comeback to the sport. They are offering 16/1 for the German to win the next race in the calendar - the European Grand Prix on August 23rd and he is 3/1 to secure a podium finish in Valencia. To bet on this market click here.

petes

SamWiseWoahZay wrote: »

F1 BETTING
Sky Bet go 2/1 for F1 legend Michael Schumacher to win any Grand Prix this season after the dramatic news of his comeback to the sport. They are offering 16/1 for the German to win the next race in the calendar - the European Grand Prix on August 23rd and he is 3/1 to secure a podium finish in Valencia. To bet on this market click here.

Grand job, will throw a few quid on that.

cashmni1

I can't believe it. What great news. What truly truly great news.
My hero has returned!

On a more serious note though, I would be shocked if he was in the top 3 for the first race in 4 years.
Remember that Kimi HAS more time developing his car. MS will be getting into a car that was not designed for his driving style.
The track will be new to him also.
Fitness, race fitness that is.
kers.
Lets not forget the Hamilton factor.
Anyway, roll on Valencia.
Talk about re-igniting a sport !! :):):):)

Random

This is fantastic! This is gonna spice up the next few Grand Prixs a bit

Rowley Birkin QC

Hopefully United will sign Eric Cantona and my sporting calendar will be greatly improved!

Delighted to see Schumi back though, does he inherit Massa's points or how does it work?

54kroc

16-1 is damm good, I'll be popping a few quid on him.

mink_man

brilliant!

11811

Great news, will make the rest of the season more interesting anyway!!

bigkev49 wrote: »

Delighted to see Schumi back though, does he inherit Massa's points or how does it work?

Not at all. He'll start from scratch.
Massa's points will also still stand if he returns.

Kimono-Girl

we just heard the news on rte, j2d2 is bouncing round the room happy out! roll on august 23rd!!!!

hopefully he'll show that godawful hamilton how a real professional races

Rowley Birkin QC

11811 wrote: »

Not at all. He'll start from scratch.
Massa's points will also still stand if he returns.

Thought as much. It really is great to have him back though, I wonder if Mika will get a hankering for some action if Schumi does well. I seem to remember him expressing a desire to get back in a race car recently enough.

The Sparrow

This is brilliant news. Can't wait until Valencia now. Very tempted to put money on a Schumi podium!

11811

The Sparrow wrote: »

This is brilliant news. Can't wait until Valencia now. Very tempted to put money on a Schumi podium!

As much as I'd like to see him with a podium finish, I think finishing in the points is a bit more realistic... its been a while for him.

thegoth

Mika had a test about 18 months ago with Mclaren I think and he was 2-3 seconds off the pace

projectmayhem

thegoth wrote: »

Mika had a test about 18 months ago with Mclaren I think and he was 2-3 seconds off the pace

In fairness Mikka has been out of the game a lot longer then Schumi so these cars are a world away from what he drove. Plus, Schumi has been fluttering around in the background since he left anyway.

smellslikeshoes

I can't help but feel this is a sort of publicity stunt on Ferrari's part. I'm sure there are plenty of good young drivers that could take the seat. Its certainly an easy way to distract people (and their sponsor's) from their poor season for a while.

After saying that though I'm a big Shumacher fan and can't wait.:D

Chuck_Norris

My one big hope for the return of The Great One, is that he gets the opportunity to show up Hamilton. I'm looking forward to seeing how the Beeb will spin it, when Schumi, in an uncompetative Ferrari, is wiping the floor with the Over- Rated Ones (Hamilton, Button)!!!

Joneser

Im over the moon about this, first time ive been this excited about F1 since he left, I found that it lost its wow factor ever since he retired, 3 and a half weeks is WAY too long to wait tho, roll on valencia!!!! :)

shamrock321

Cant book Valencia due to a wedding, but if hes going to be at Monza, Im going to book!