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Johnny Herbert predicts that Michael Schumacher will quit at end of season

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Michael Schumacher of Mercedes GP at Turkey

Michael Schumacher’s old teammate Johhny Herbert in an interview/article has predicted that Michael Schumacher will go back into retirement at the end of the season.

Critical of Michael Schumacher, the Brit driver said that the new generation of F1 drivers had raised the bar and Michael Schumacher couldn’t keep up with the new formula one blood.

In related news, in an interview Michael Schumacher said that he didn’t feel big joy racing anymore. This has further fuelled speculation that the German might call it quits from formula one at the end of this season. Schumacher further said :

“What I feel in my hands is the same as it’s always felt.”

Coming back to Johhny Herbert’s interview though :

“The simple fact is that he is no longer the best driver on the track,”

“Schumacher has not lost any of his skill – the new generation of young drivers are just better than him. It is a case that the level required to win in F1 has gone up and he is not at that standard anymore.

“I do not think he is any slower than he was when he was winning seven world titles; he is just struggling to cope with a situation he is not used to – he is no longer the best guy in the field and he does not have the best machinery at his disposal, as well as the fact that he has a team-mate in Nico Rosberg who is consistently beating him.”

“He did not return just to run in the middle order. His dream was to win again and make Mercedes race winners, but it has not turned out that way and I would be surprised if he chose to continue.”

It does seem like Michael is not feeling the magic he was known for, he had put his legacy on the line, very few people have the guts to do that. We as Schumi fans would support him in whatever decision he takes Smile

Written by Formula One Addict

May 10th, 2011 at 7:57 pm

3 Responses to 'Johnny Herbert predicts that Michael Schumacher will quit at end of season'

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  1. This is one HUGE Schumacher photo!

    Rohit

    11 May 11 at 8:27 am

  2. this reminds me of fox news whatever Obama does is wrong or some how leads to bush to fox news bush is still president! go to lap times on the official f1 website he was doing good lap times. the cars are different they sound different, but this is schumacher he will be back!!

    nowheelspin

    12 May 11 at 3:47 pm

  3. There are some people who are committed and enjoy what they do and it’s obvious that Michael is one of those. He drove a brilliant race today and showed his talent and ability. What a joy to watch and it’s great that the youngsters have someone they need to be aware of. Well done Michael and good luck for the rest of the season – you just need to get your guys to fine-tune that car of yours, like the team did with the Fararri.

    Whatever happens, you’re there and it makes watching a pleasure.

    Ros

    12 Jun 11 at 9:56 pm

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