You’ll recall the article and video I gave you a few days ago, of Formula 1 racing driver, Felipe Massa’s accident after being hit in the head by a flying car part (here ). He nearly died but is injured and unable to continue racing in the foreseeable future.
That’s all very well, but the BIG news is that seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher will replace injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa for the rest of the season.
I know! I’m pinching myself as we speak!
Michael Schumacher
Seven-Time Champion
Check this out (Telegraph):
Michael Schumacher returns to Formula One with Ferrari
Earlier on Wednesday the Bild newspaper in Germany had reported that Schumacher would come out of retirement and drive for his former team, for whom he currently works in advisory capacity.
Ferrari confirmed the move on Wednesday afternoon saying the German would replace the injured Brazilian driver Felipe Massa until the end of the season.
Schumacher said on his own website: “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.”
In the words of Murray Walker (which he got from me), “Anything can happen in Formula 1, and it usually does!”
Aah, happy days.
Let’s celebrate with a gratuitous photo of Michael and me.
Seth and Mike
*cough* ‘scuze the Judrons..
they were borrowed..
And it’s GO GO GO GO!!!!!
Schumacher’s career:
Teams: Jordan, Benetton, Ferrari
Races: 249
Championships: 7 (1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004)
Wins: 91
Podiums: 154
Career points: 1,369
Pole positions: 68
Fastest laps: 76
First race: 1991 Belgian GP
First win: 1992 Belgian GP
Last win: 2006 Chinese GP
Last race: 2006 Brazilian GP
2009: ???
UPDATE:
While conflicting reports continue, we prefer reading this one and this one.
And, of course, there is always the official Michael Schumacher website. CLICK HERE for that.
[thanks phil]
