RE: Official Statement: Schuey Back In F1 With M-B
Discussion
2010 should be a good year with 3 previous and 1 current champion contesting for the crown with at least 3 up and coming contenders biting at their heels. It will be a hard fought season but with the right car he should be in with a chance.
The winning formula is back together, Ross brawn & Michael Schumacher, Age will not come into it if the fitness is there.
Bring it on.
The winning formula is back together, Ross brawn & Michael Schumacher, Age will not come into it if the fitness is there.
Bring it on.
As to current form, OGLOBO (Brazilian newspaper/TV) have this article
http://oglobo.globo.com/esportes/mat/2009/08/01/fi...
Quote : Nesta sexta-feira Schumacher deu 67 voltas na pista de Mugello e marcou 1m23s736 com o F2007. Como comparação, o melhor tempo em Mugello com este carro foi marcado por Felipe Massa em julho de 2007, com 1m20s194.
Translated for you guys, "This Friday, Schumacher did 67 laps of the Mugello circuit in the F2007 Ferrari, his fastest lap was 1m23s736. In comparison, the best lap time at Mugello was made in the same car by Felipe Massa in July 2007 with 1m20s194."
So will Schumy do a "Badoer"?
http://oglobo.globo.com/esportes/mat/2009/08/01/fi...
Quote : Nesta sexta-feira Schumacher deu 67 voltas na pista de Mugello e marcou 1m23s736 com o F2007. Como comparação, o melhor tempo em Mugello com este carro foi marcado por Felipe Massa em julho de 2007, com 1m20s194.
Translated for you guys, "This Friday, Schumacher did 67 laps of the Mugello circuit in the F2007 Ferrari, his fastest lap was 1m23s736. In comparison, the best lap time at Mugello was made in the same car by Felipe Massa in July 2007 with 1m20s194."
So will Schumy do a "Badoer"?
sjn2004 said:
As to current form, OGLOBO (Brazilian newspaper/TV) have this article
http://oglobo.globo.com/esportes/mat/2009/08/01/fi...
Quote : Nesta sexta-feira Schumacher deu 67 voltas na pista de Mugello e marcou 1m23s736 com o F2007. Como comparação, o melhor tempo em Mugello com este carro foi marcado por Felipe Massa em julho de 2007, com 1m20s194.
Translated for you guys, "This Friday, Schumacher did 67 laps of the Mugello circuit in the F2007 Ferrari, his fastest lap was 1m23s736. In comparison, the best lap time at Mugello was made in the same car by Felipe Massa in July 2007 with 1m20s194."
So will Schumy do a "Badoer"?
It is very cold and no grip at present surely?http://oglobo.globo.com/esportes/mat/2009/08/01/fi...
Quote : Nesta sexta-feira Schumacher deu 67 voltas na pista de Mugello e marcou 1m23s736 com o F2007. Como comparação, o melhor tempo em Mugello com este carro foi marcado por Felipe Massa em julho de 2007, com 1m20s194.
Translated for you guys, "This Friday, Schumacher did 67 laps of the Mugello circuit in the F2007 Ferrari, his fastest lap was 1m23s736. In comparison, the best lap time at Mugello was made in the same car by Felipe Massa in July 2007 with 1m20s194."
So will Schumy do a "Badoer"?
Sir Snaz said:
Awesome!! ....love schuey ......so Spitfire graphics on Mclaren, Messerschmitt graphics on Mercedes ? 
I don't usually go for german cars, but I will be intrigued to see what happens. I always like it when someone comes back to a sport after 'retiring'. Let's see if the new drivers are as good as the old!
sjn2004 said:
As to current form, OGLOBO (Brazilian newspaper/TV) have this article
http://oglobo.globo.com/esportes/mat/2009/08/01/fi...
Quote : Nesta sexta-feira Schumacher deu 67 voltas na pista de Mugello e marcou 1m23s736 com o F2007. Como comparação, o melhor tempo em Mugello com este carro foi marcado por Felipe Massa em julho de 2007, com 1m20s194.
Translated for you guys, "This Friday, Schumacher did 67 laps of the Mugello circuit in the F2007 Ferrari, his fastest lap was 1m23s736. In comparison, the best lap time at Mugello was made in the same car by Felipe Massa in July 2007 with 1m20s194."
So will Schumy do a "Badoer"?
2007 F1 that had to wear GP2 Avon slick tyres (nowhere near as good as the Bridgestone slicks of 2009).http://oglobo.globo.com/esportes/mat/2009/08/01/fi...
Quote : Nesta sexta-feira Schumacher deu 67 voltas na pista de Mugello e marcou 1m23s736 com o F2007. Como comparação, o melhor tempo em Mugello com este carro foi marcado por Felipe Massa em julho de 2007, com 1m20s194.
Translated for you guys, "This Friday, Schumacher did 67 laps of the Mugello circuit in the F2007 Ferrari, his fastest lap was 1m23s736. In comparison, the best lap time at Mugello was made in the same car by Felipe Massa in July 2007 with 1m20s194."
So will Schumy do a "Badoer"?
Older car, with tyres not configured for its suspension and track geomtry and a driver who hadn't driven for the best part of a year and on the FIRST day he was within 3 seconds of a current race driver. I also forgot to mention that Schumacher had a neck injury at the time h
Its gonna be hell of a year, whichever side your on (Blighty!!).
But if you had been away from the world for a few years and switched on the tv on a sunday afternoon, what would be your reaction?
Its Schumacher, Hamilton, Rosberg, Alonso, Mercedes, McLaren, Williams, Ferrari, Lotus Cosworth.......... and wait, here comes SENNA!!!!
What a list of names. And 11 championships on the grid! When was the last time that happened?
Cant wait!!
But if you had been away from the world for a few years and switched on the tv on a sunday afternoon, what would be your reaction?
Its Schumacher, Hamilton, Rosberg, Alonso, Mercedes, McLaren, Williams, Ferrari, Lotus Cosworth.......... and wait, here comes SENNA!!!!
What a list of names. And 11 championships on the grid! When was the last time that happened?
Cant wait!!
This is more exciting than christmas!!
I still don't want to believe it until I see him sat on the grid in two and half months time!
...BUT...
2 questions.
a. If he can do it now, why not 6 months ago for Ferrari? Was it really due to bad management on the Ferrari team wall, or the fact he knew it was a bad car.
b. Did Kimi know this was coming a knew it was worth trying to compete in a substandard car / team? Hes the only one missing from a epic bun fight next year.
I still don't want to believe it until I see him sat on the grid in two and half months time!
...BUT...
2 questions.
a. If he can do it now, why not 6 months ago for Ferrari? Was it really due to bad management on the Ferrari team wall, or the fact he knew it was a bad car.
b. Did Kimi know this was coming a knew it was worth trying to compete in a substandard car / team? Hes the only one missing from a epic bun fight next year.
Steamer,
I've always thought he didnt want to be seen in a bad car- regardless of how good you are, you can only do so much with a bad car. And MS would never be part of the pack. He'd want the best equipment, and be out in front.
I've never got the KR factor either. In the whole of his career, the other ferrari driver was just that- another driver. Number 2. Contractually so. And as MS bought so much success to Ferrari over the years, why would they jepodise things by saying "KR will be joing number 1 with you", so he walked?
With MS, it always seemed like they didnt need two drivers- MS was enough. So I just cant see them jepodising things. Its more likely to be commone sense succession planning. MS knew he was getting old, won everything worth winning, perhaps he just had enough... And is he told the management long before the public knew, they would look for the next driver- KR.
I've always thought he didnt want to be seen in a bad car- regardless of how good you are, you can only do so much with a bad car. And MS would never be part of the pack. He'd want the best equipment, and be out in front.
I've never got the KR factor either. In the whole of his career, the other ferrari driver was just that- another driver. Number 2. Contractually so. And as MS bought so much success to Ferrari over the years, why would they jepodise things by saying "KR will be joing number 1 with you", so he walked?
With MS, it always seemed like they didnt need two drivers- MS was enough. So I just cant see them jepodising things. Its more likely to be commone sense succession planning. MS knew he was getting old, won everything worth winning, perhaps he just had enough... And is he told the management long before the public knew, they would look for the next driver- KR.
joz8968 said:
Benten said:
The king is back put those English losers back in their place.
Chip. On. Shoulder?Get - and stay! - back behind Hadrian's Wall, envious troll.
Edited by joz8968 on Wednesday 23 December 15:46
At the age of 41 he is the most experienced driver on the grid. Physically he always was the fittest on the grid and reports are that he has lost nothing, it appears he still has the motivation otherwise he wouldn't be coming back. Maybe he is in it for his personal fun, more so than to add to his long list of achievements?
Personally I don't think schumi has anything to lose, he is the most successful driver in history and is unlikely to lose that crown anytime soon, if he doesn't continue his past form then he will have to console himself with his millions and do whatever he wants to.
Can't wait for this season, with the rule changes it seems like there is more onus on driver skill than strategy and it has the potential to be the best in a long time. I for one am keen to see Kobyasha (sp?) who drove like a wild man in the brazilian GP
Personally I don't think schumi has anything to lose, he is the most successful driver in history and is unlikely to lose that crown anytime soon, if he doesn't continue his past form then he will have to console himself with his millions and do whatever he wants to.
Can't wait for this season, with the rule changes it seems like there is more onus on driver skill than strategy and it has the potential to be the best in a long time. I for one am keen to see Kobyasha (sp?) who drove like a wild man in the brazilian GP
Mini1275 said:
nonuts said:
Mini1275 said:
But we all know that he can't and won't beat Hamilton dont we? 
Either way, Hamilton comes across as a *bit* smug where as Jenson comes across as a true racer to me, can't wait for the first race now whatever happens.ETA: Make that four, Kobayashi.
Edited by Mini1275 on Wednesday 23 December 12:51
Great, I can't wait!!!
So, 41yr-old Scumsucker back in F1. Whoopeee. Great day for young talent in F1 isn't it.
I suppose the only saving grace is that there will be 26 cars on the grid next season, possibly 28 if Stefan GP can get the rules tweaked to let them in.
In some ways I hope he get's his ass whipped by the existing boys, and the new talent.
How will he cope with having to overtake on the track though? He's never really had to do it, relying mostly on passing through cunning pitstop strategies thanks to the PitStopmeister Mr Brawn. All of that goes out of the window now.
I suppose the only saving grace is that there will be 26 cars on the grid next season, possibly 28 if Stefan GP can get the rules tweaked to let them in.
In some ways I hope he get's his ass whipped by the existing boys, and the new talent.
How will he cope with having to overtake on the track though? He's never really had to do it, relying mostly on passing through cunning pitstop strategies thanks to the PitStopmeister Mr Brawn. All of that goes out of the window now.
Fan-bloody-tastic news 
I wont quite beleive it until the first race though.
Gonna be an amazing season if he is there.
Glad to read some encouraging Schumacher comments, for the last few months while the romours have been going round all i have heard where i work is how s
t schumi is, he's too old, he's germen etc. It gets very tiresome, yes he's German, so what? He's still the greatest!
I wont quite beleive it until the first race though.Gonna be an amazing season if he is there.
Glad to read some encouraging Schumacher comments, for the last few months while the romours have been going round all i have heard where i work is how s
t schumi is, he's too old, he's germen etc. It gets very tiresome, yes he's German, so what? He's still the greatest! TonyF said:
The man is a flawed genius no doubt about it...
EFA.Also, he couldn't deal with Alonso then, what makes it any differnt now? He's older, been out of the game a while and there's even more talent on the grid, in (hopefully) more evenly matched cars. Not one of the current GP winners is going to be concerned about MS coming back. In fact they'll no doubt see it as a once in a lifetime chance to stuff him completely and send him back into retirement with his tail firmly between his legs.
I'm no fan (can you tell?
) however I still think 2010 F1 will be a great watch due to his return.Caractacus said:
TonyF said:
The man is a flawed genius no doubt about it...
EFA.Also, he couldn't deal with Alonso then, what makes it any differnt now? He's older, been out of the game a while and there's even more talent on the grid, in (hopefully) more evenly matched cars. Not one of the current GP winners is going to be concerned about MS coming back. In fact they'll no doubt see it as a once in a lifetime chance to stuff him completely and send him back into retirement with his tail firmly between his legs.
I'm no fan (can you tell?
) however I still think 2010 F1 will be a great watch due to his return.As much as i hate to admit it, i think it will be between Schuey and one of the English chaps.
Schuey is fitter than most of the boys out there but most importantly he is the smartest driver. He wouldnt even think of coming back unless he knew he had a fighting chance.
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