Will Michael Schumacher stay on for the 2011 formula 1 season
Mercedes boss Ross Brawn confessed in Turkey that he would like to retain his all German pair of Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher for the 2011 season. Pre season speculation had suggested that Michael Schumacher had a three year deal with Mercedes.
However the initial bad performances by Michael Schumacher which saw the relatively inexperienced Nico Rosberg beating him were enough for critics to hint to an early exit for the seven time world champion at the end of the 2010 season. But the speculation about the early exit seems to be fizzling with more and more input coming about Schumacher staying back for the 2011 season atleast.
In Turkey, when asked about the future of his drivers and if they shall be retained, Ross Brawn was quoted :
“I hope so.
“Do you know something I don’t? We’re pleased with the drivers, they’re both enjoying themselves, so yes,”
Michael’s younger brother Ralf Schumacher too joined in on the rumour brigade and was separately quoted as saying :
“I think he’s pretty happy with what he’s doing and, as far as I know, it’s a three-year plan, so I’m sure we’ll see him around for a while”
Meanwhile Michael Schumacher seems to be finally enjoying the comeback. The German had a small battle with Jenson Button in the Turkish Grand Prix, he spoke fondly about the encounter :
“We saw each other a couple of times this year,” said Michael Schumacher.
“This time he had clearly the better end of it. I was trying my best, but it wasn’t good enough this time. Anyway, as I understood, he had a nice fight with Lewis, so he must have been putting in some very good laps.
“Honestly, I was just trying to focus and do the maximum I could with my car. Forward, there was no chance, obviously. I was watching the mirrors and making sure that I keep the tires in shape so that whenever I had to have some reserves that they are available.” He added.
Now the F1 circus heads to Canada and the German has asked his team to improve the top line speed to ensure a better result. Lets hope Mercedes deliver and its a good result for Schumacher.
Image : Mercedes Media
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June 11th, 2010 15:08
the guy is njoying being back in an f1 car even tho ,it might not be to me a real f1 car . he will only do bettr if the car[s] get up to pace with the redbulls! it will happn and the hate will start all over again for always wining races. just watch!
June 12th, 2010 13:20
Yes, schumacher is performing really well with the kind of car he has got, its now just a matter of the car improving that we get to see some classic Schumi magic.