Michael Schumacher to return to Formula One
In an announcement today Formula One 7 times World Champion Michael Schumacher has confirmed he will stand in for Felipe Massa in the coming races. Massa was hospitalised during the Hungarian Grand Prix after a spring from Rubens Barrichello’s car came unattached and struck Massa’s Helmet.
Michael Schumacher has said that while “the chapter Formula 1 has been closed for me since long and completely, it is also true that for loyalty reasons to the team I cannot ignore that unfortunate situation.”
His full press release reads…
“The most important thing first: thanks God, all news concerning Felipe are positive. I wish him all the best again.
I was meeting this afternoon with Stefano Domenicali and Luca di Montezemolo and together we decided that I will prepare myself to take the place of Felipe. Though it is true that the chapter Formula 1 has been closed for me since long and completely, it is also true that for loyalty reasons to the team I cannot ignore that unfortunate situation. But as the competitor I am I also very much look forward to facing this challenge.”
The last time Michael Schumacher drove the current Ferrari was in April 2008 (source Formula1.com)
