Schumi Return
Posted by elpasho2005f1
precautionary or not there's an apocryphal story of Schumacher cracking a vertebra in his neck in Suzuka in 1991 and also "rumors" that he suffered a similar injury in a fall this year
and indeed, his comeback right from the start has been dependent on passing a medical
and indeed, his comeback right from the start has been dependent on passing a medical
Schumacher will race in Valencia i am sure of it. It is natural for him to have these issues especially in light of his injuries. He will be on the grid in Spain you wait and see!
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Audi, Brands Hatch Feb. '04
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Michael Schumacher’s spokeswoman has sought to defuse some of the hype surrounding the seven-time world champion’s Formula 1 comeback by pointing out that it is “not yet certain” that he will pass the necessary fitness checks.
Schumacher is preparing to step into the Ferrari race seat vacated by the injured Felipe Massa, and said on Tuesday that he was relishing the challenge of returning to competitive F1 action.
At the same time, however, he admitted that his neck – injured in a motorcycle accident in February – was hurting a little after he completed 67 laps of Mugello in a 2007 Ferrari last Friday.
He added that he would have to satisfy his wife and Ferrari that his physical condition was strong enough to race again.
“We have to get a grip on that as health has priority – that’s the clear arrangement made with Ferrari and, by the way, with my wife, too,” he said.
Schumacher’s spokeswoman Sabine Kehm added a further cautionary note in comments to the German media.
“It’s not yet certain that his neck will hold up and the comeback can be started,” she said.
“His return depends on medical examinations which have yet to take place.
“Only after these tests will it be clear whether he will be able to drive.”
It is understood that the date of the medical checks will not be made public in order to avoid a media frenzy of the kind that surrounded Schumacher’s recovery from a broken leg in 1999.
James Allen, who has written an acclaimed biography of F1’s most successful driver, told itv.com/f1: “Michael has a history of neck and back problems, going back to the 2005 season.
“It not only affected his driving that year, but more importantly, it limited his physical training too, one of the cornerstones of his approach to racing.
“It contributed to his feeling that 2006 was the right time to retire.
“The neck injury he received this year has been stabilised to the point where he is able to do the normal things in life, but to race an F1 car in back-to-back grands prix at Valencia and Spa will be a serious challenge and he will not do it if the doctors say that it is ill-advised.”
While the neck pains are clearly a concern to the Schumacher camp, the likelihood is still that the 40-year-old – who set new standards of fitness during his F1 career – will be cleared to race.
He has embarked on an intensive training programme to prepare himself for his return and revealed on Tuesday that he has already lost three kilos in body weight.
He spent Wednesday karting in Lonato, Italy, with the Tony Kart team and Ferrari test driver Luca Badoer.
“There is nothing better for my preparations at the moment – in terms of steering wheel forces, for example, karting is even more difficult than Formula 1,” Schumacher told his website.
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Schumacher is preparing to step into the Ferrari race seat vacated by the injured Felipe Massa, and said on Tuesday that he was relishing the challenge of returning to competitive F1 action.
At the same time, however, he admitted that his neck – injured in a motorcycle accident in February – was hurting a little after he completed 67 laps of Mugello in a 2007 Ferrari last Friday.
He added that he would have to satisfy his wife and Ferrari that his physical condition was strong enough to race again.
“We have to get a grip on that as health has priority – that’s the clear arrangement made with Ferrari and, by the way, with my wife, too,” he said.
Schumacher’s spokeswoman Sabine Kehm added a further cautionary note in comments to the German media.
“It’s not yet certain that his neck will hold up and the comeback can be started,” she said.
“His return depends on medical examinations which have yet to take place.
“Only after these tests will it be clear whether he will be able to drive.”
It is understood that the date of the medical checks will not be made public in order to avoid a media frenzy of the kind that surrounded Schumacher’s recovery from a broken leg in 1999.
James Allen, who has written an acclaimed biography of F1’s most successful driver, told itv.com/f1: “Michael has a history of neck and back problems, going back to the 2005 season.
“It not only affected his driving that year, but more importantly, it limited his physical training too, one of the cornerstones of his approach to racing.
“It contributed to his feeling that 2006 was the right time to retire.
“The neck injury he received this year has been stabilised to the point where he is able to do the normal things in life, but to race an F1 car in back-to-back grands prix at Valencia and Spa will be a serious challenge and he will not do it if the doctors say that it is ill-advised.”
While the neck pains are clearly a concern to the Schumacher camp, the likelihood is still that the 40-year-old – who set new standards of fitness during his F1 career – will be cleared to race.
He has embarked on an intensive training programme to prepare himself for his return and revealed on Tuesday that he has already lost three kilos in body weight.
He spent Wednesday karting in Lonato, Italy, with the Tony Kart team and Ferrari test driver Luca Badoer.
“There is nothing better for my preparations at the moment – in terms of steering wheel forces, for example, karting is even more difficult than Formula 1,” Schumacher told his website.
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LS. Wrote:
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> He added that he would have to satisfy his wife
> and Ferrari that his physical condition was strong
> enough to race again.
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> He added that he would have to satisfy his wife
> and Ferrari that his physical condition was strong
> enough to race again.
ROFL Monil, the way I read what you quoted, it looked as though MS was worried about being able to "satisfy his wife". (Fullstop)
Then again, that shouldn't come as a surprise considering he is one of the fastest GP drivers of all time...
...ooh, is it past the watershed mortal?
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/06/2009 02:07PM by The Lopper.
Then again, that shouldn't come as a surprise considering he is one of the fastest GP drivers of all time...
...ooh, is it past the watershed mortal?
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/06/2009 02:07PM by The Lopper.
Monza972 schreef:
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> LS. Wrote:
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> > He added that he would have to satisfy his wife
> > and Ferrari that his physical condition was
> strong
> > enough to race again.
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Haha epic!
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Bring back the racing
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> LS. Wrote:
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> > He added that he would have to satisfy his wife
> > and Ferrari that his physical condition was
> strong
> > enough to race again.
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Haha epic!
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Bring back the racing
LS. Wrote:
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> He added that he would have to satisfy his wife
[...]
> James Allen, who has written an acclaimed
> biography of F1’s most successful driver
[...]
> “There is nothing better for my preparations at
> the moment” [...] Schumacher told his website.
Misquoting FTW. Hey, i could work for a redtop
(DISCLAIMER - I'm actually looking forward to him coming back. I just couldn't resist...)
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/07/2009 12:01AM by senninho.
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> He added that he would have to satisfy his wife
[...]
> James Allen, who has written an acclaimed
> biography of F1’s most successful driver
[...]
> “There is nothing better for my preparations at
> the moment” [...] Schumacher told his website.
Misquoting FTW. Hey, i could work for a redtop
(DISCLAIMER - I'm actually looking forward to him coming back. I just couldn't resist...)
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/07/2009 12:01AM by senninho.
i really hope Kimi gets some motivation from Michael's return and we see him close to his best again, it would be very embarrassing for him to be beaten easily by Schumacher, so I think he would want to avoid this.
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Spa is going to be a monumental battle!! How awesome would it be for the 44 laps or whatever to be contested over for 1st between Lewis, Kimi, and Schumacher!!! Go Schumacher!!
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL
dierome Wrote:
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> Ferrari should definitely ask Raikkonen to raise
> his game or go...........I never thought I would
> say this, but having him at the No.3 Ferrari is
> becoming a waste of seat.......
Er, the #4 Ferrari. But yeah, your point stands 100%. This year, and most of last year, he's generally been shocking. There was a significant improvement at the Hungaroring though, I really hope that continues.
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> Ferrari should definitely ask Raikkonen to raise
> his game or go...........I never thought I would
> say this, but having him at the No.3 Ferrari is
> becoming a waste of seat.......
Er, the #4 Ferrari. But yeah, your point stands 100%. This year, and most of last year, he's generally been shocking. There was a significant improvement at the Hungaroring though, I really hope that continues.
Kimi raikkonen is a great driver, i admit it. although i wonder if that ferrari f1 car doesnt suit well to his driving style, though we could say ferrari mostly produces a great quality of racing car for so many years. its just i think that the right team for kimi is mclaren. because he was greater their than he was now on ferrari. and even putting a mid-field car on to the top(season 04 etc..) but now, with ferrari winning car most noticeable (season 07(was just a luck!) season 08) he can't get into his edge... not just like his mclaren era. and im not saying kimi raikkonen lost his edge...its just his style and the way he drives, isn't really fit for ferrari. im betting if he is on mclaren until now...he could out-paced lewis hamilton, thats forsure! hope a schumi-return on ferrari as his team mate would put pressure on him to perform even more..
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/08/2009 03:16PM by micky-cannonball.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/08/2009 03:16PM by micky-cannonball.
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