Schumacher may yet return to F1

Published: 12:15PM Saturday August 29, 2009 Source: Reuters

  • Print this article
  • Text size + -

Seven-times world champion Michael Schumacher could come out of retirement to drive for Ferrari next year if the FIA governing body allow the team to run a third car.

"It is correct to say that, if everything is fine, why not see him (Schumacher) in one of our cars?" Ferrari principal Stefano Domenicali said in an interview with the Times newspaper on Saturday.

"It is true we are pushing (for three cars instead of two). We feel it is for the benefit of Formula One and it is better to make sure the biggest teams have three cars because that's what people want.

"With all respect to the smaller teams, the value of Formula One is to have good drivers, great personalities, in good cars and with a great brand," added Domenicali ahead of Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.

The 40-year-old Schumacher, who retired in 2006, cancelled plans for a temporary return to the sport earlier this month because of fitness concerns.

The German was due to replace the injured Felipe Massa but a neck injury sustained in a motorcycle accident earlier this year was causing him pain during testing and Ferrari had to give the seat to experienced test driver Luca Badoer.

  • Print this article
  • Text size + -
  • more...

Motorsport Video

Motorsport News

Most Popular

  1. French Open 'very special' for top three
  2. All Blacks to hit-and-run in Australia
  3. Fleming's Chennai charge into IPL final
  4. Hurricanes hope to vanquish last year's demons
  5. Dufner's purple patch continues in Texas

rssLatest News

Advertising

How do you want your news?

  • Mobile Devices

    TVNZ is available on mobile phones: Text TVNZ to 8869.

  • News Feeds

    See when TVNZ have added new content. You can get the latest headlines anywhere.

  • Podcasts

    Enjoy TVNZ on the move - a wide range of programmes and highlights are available.