Ferrari have confirmed seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher will make a sensational return to Formula One to stand in for Felipe Massa for the rest of the season. German driving legend Schumacher still works for Ferrari as an advisor, but after Massa's shocking injury in Hungary he will now get back behind the wheel once again. Although the idea was originally rubbished, Ferrari have confirmed that Schumacher will come out of retirement to replace Massa - provided he passes a fitness test. "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." Although Schumacher has been retired for three years, he felt that he owed it to ferrari to step in for Massa until the Brazilian is fit enough to return. "Though it is true that the Formula One chapter has long been closed for me, it is also true that for team loyalty reasons I cannot ignore that unfortunate situation," Schumacher said. Schumacher must prove his fitness first, but he has some time to prepare as the F1 season takes a summer break ahead of the European Grand Prix in Valencia on August 23. The hype around this will be unreal should he prove hes fit enough. Should be good to see how he goes
Schumacher a true bore but a true professional. See how he would not let his team down. Are you listening Xabi.
Id say the possible 20mill he'll get helps plus isnt he test driving for them so prob knows the car inside out. Top gear will have to get a new stig now
Schumacher's comeback is off. http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Wo..._Comeback_After_Moves_To_Replace_Felipe_Massa
Newstalk were hinting that this may have been as much to do with him knowing he'd not be winning anything, as his health ... Must admit, while F1 is a bit of a mess at the moment, when he was driving and winning everything he put me completely off the sport as it became so boring ... and thats before I go off on a rant about Ferrari being the Man Utd of F1 LOL
Mclaren are the Man U of F1...despise them with a passion... Ferrari have the prancing horse, we have the Liverbird - iconic symbols ... what do United and Mclaren have thats iconic, sweet FA!!
Bit sad to see him not returning as it would have created another buzz around the sport.But his health is more important than a couple of races.