Comments on: Tests next week will decide if Schumacher comes back

By: Sem o F60 à disposição, Schuamcher treina para Valência em Kart (vídeo) « F1 Around

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:14:16 +0000

[...] James Allen, biógrafo e o grande especialista em Michael Schumacher atualmente, garante que sua participação dependerá de um exame médico na próxima semana, que constatará o estado dos músculos de seu pescoço que acabaram sentindo um pouco o dia de [...]

By: Martin Collyer

Martin Collyer — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:50:57 +0000

Aaron, no reason why a race distance at Mugello or Fiorano in the 2007 car cannot establish whether his neck is O.K.

By: James Allen

James Allen — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:01:53 +0000

Chris Dyer, he’s now in charge of track engineering for Ferrari

By: JohnBt

JohnBt — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:04:11 +0000

Oh dear, 2009 seems to be a real washed out year. It’s like chemotherapy gone wrong. We’re all pretending that it’s fine and will get better. Hope 2010 will be better after the new concord deal signed. NEVER HAVE I READ THAT BERNIE THANKED LOYAL & PASSIONATE FANS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. Without us what’s F1 about. Someone should publish a book on F1 fans especially those who supported their heroes through defeat without any glorification.

By: phil

phil — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:11:12 +0000

What about the aussie engineer he won so many title for. I cant remember his name but I know he is still working for Ferrari.

By: Ray.C.

Ray.C. — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:05:37 +0000

Apparently MS banged out a virtual race distance in Mugello. Not bad after such a long break.(although 1.23’s don’t seem too spectacular,he obviously wasn’t there to break records).
I’m guessing Mugello’s very long straight gave him a much needed break, but surely braking at turn one would put more pressure on his neck than he’ll experience, until Monza.
It would be a massive let down if he didn’t race, particularly as Valencia last year was mind-numbing TV.

What has been highlighted in all of this, is Ferrari’s lack of depth in F1 test drivers.
Where are the Massa’s of the future?
Maybe they are content to just cherry pick proven racers.

Also, Rule or not, it simply makes no sense to race anyone without adequate preparation.
I thought safety was supposed to be paramount.

By: monktonnik

monktonnik — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:31:00 +0000

“majestic”?

Tell me that really is his pitlane nickname!

By: Jon Wilde

Jon Wilde — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:41:23 +0000

If Renault do get banned, Alonso will transfer to Ferrari early (notice he hasn’t made any formal statement since Hungary) If they don’t Sch might race.

Imagine, Schumacher is declared unfit to race, Renault gets banned, Alonso wins on his debut for Ferrari in Spain!!! Ferrari can stop paying Schumacher to sit on the pitwall the new saviour of the team is born!!!

As a huge Michael Schumacher fan I would love to see him back, kicking Kimi’s a*s. I’m just thinking the whole thing may be a bit of a media hype to divert away from more pressing issues.

Whatever happens in Valencia the most important thing is the news that Massa is recovering well. The interview Autosport posted may not be his finest hour, but it’s incredible the guy is alive let alone anything else! I hope to see him back in F1 soon!

By: Casino Square

Casino Square — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:22:14 +0000

I hope he races. F1 has suffered enough embarrasment this year without ‘the greatest comeback in motor racing history’ being prevented by a bad neck.

By: Becken

Becken — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:14:28 +0000

Here in Brazil we always heard good thing about Rob and the way he put Massa´s wildness under the control. Should be fantastic if you could write something about him…