MS to replace Massa at Ferrari temporarily?
 

I did a quick check to see if this was posted already, if it has been, sorry.

Even if MS is as good as ever, the current team and car aren't quite there yet. They have improved since the start of the season though.... Of course, it would be cool to see him put the car on pole.

Hey Sammy,

MS is categorically denying a return to the cockpit, as is his manager, Willi Weber. I'd like to see it, as I'm sure many would, but seems like he's made up his mind. :)

Alonso? Please no. I'd actually like to see SeaBass give it a go. But, I guess Lauda thinks its a bad idea.

That was the case until a little while ago, now Shumi's spokesperson is saying Schumi might consider it if asked, and his manager is saying that there is no way Shumi will drive IN THE EURO GP.
Ferrari is not ruling out the possibility either. This story is changing as we speak.

I will go on record saying MS will not return.

There are way too many young guns that would take him out if he returned.
Besides, as mentioned, Ferrari is not quite there yet, close but not quite and MS being the competitor, it just wouldn't work out.

Ralph's brother is no idiot!

How about Jaques Villinenuve (sp) he could use some work.

Alonzo will be piloting the Ferrari. Mark my words.

Has MS driven an F1 car recently?

If not, he's got a lot of learning to do. The cars handle differently from when he was driving, they lack traction control, they have KERS and adjustable front wings. It's not like he could just jump in a 2009 Ferrari and take off if he hasn't jumped in the cockpit here and there.

And all of that is assuming his isn't getting "old" and maybe his eyesight and/or reaction time hasn't degraded even the tiniest bit.

Clearly, MS was the best ever in F1, but no one can remain on top forever.

And I think for his legacy, just about the worst thing he could do is jump back in an F1 car. He'd just be another Michael Jordan or Brett Favre then!

How would that work?
Renault making progress, Fred under contract (as it appears) and there about to bum rush Jr to the door!

Would NEVER happen. Makes no sense at all for him, and he would never do it.

Latest rumors are:
Now that BMW was announced it's withdrawl from formula 1, Robert Kubica may be moving to ferrari.

You mean like Nigel Mansell when he "drove" for McLaren? Heh Heh.

Looks like it's in the works!

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/77418

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/support/smileys/wat6.gifhttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/support/smileys/wat6.gifhttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/support/smileys/wat6.gif Can't wait to see this!

So, does the ban on testing mean that the cars cannot be tested on tracks at all, or just that the drivers can't test them? If the latter, MS may actually have quite a bit of seat time in these cars.

BBC just announced it. Its a go so will be interesting...

Nigel got so...uh...big...that he didn't fit well in the car, as I recall. MS does not have that problem. He's still fit.

Richard? Where the hell have you been? Good to see you back.

+100

IIRC the 2 times when he jumped into the F2008 he threw down very impressive times. Once during development and another when he tested the slicks for 2009.

This will light a fire under Ferrari as a team and it will make the tifosi insane.

Even if he does not win it will still be cool to hear the words Micheal Schumacher come out of the TV speakers again during a race.

Just kicking back for the most part, Scott. Down at Willow Springs every month racing the bikes. I'll drag the 993 down to OC sometime soon and we'll all have to meet up again. Its been too long.

Yes it has. I miss the barbecues at your house.

F***!!!

I guess we really will see who the better drivers are.

(Putting on red car conspiracy theory hat.)

And it's not like the ban on testing ever really applied to Ferrari anyway!

WOW was I ever WAY wrong :( Actually would be nice seeing MS on the track!
Wonder if Varsha or is it Hobbs will refer to him as "Ralph's brother"? whats that about?

Just off an email from Autoweek

http://www.autoweek.com/article/20090729/F1/907299991

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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

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Michael Schumacher will again drive for Ferrari after two and a half years in retirement. (LAT PHOTOGRAPHIC)
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The Legend Returns: Schumacher back in Formula One as Massa's replacement
07/29/09, 1:58 pm et
After several days of speculation, Ferrari announced on Wednesday that seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher will indeed replace the injured Felipe Massa in next month's European Grand Prix in Valencia, Spain.
An announcement on Ferrari's Web site said that Schumacher, 40, will begin training immediately to make sure he is in shape for his comeback and that he is ready to go. Schumacher suffered some injuries during the winter after crashing a racing motorcycle, and the team needs to be sure he is fit. Regardless, the news comes as a strange contradiction to what the 40-year-old German's manager, Willi Weber, told the Daily Mail in comments published Tuesday. Webber said that he was "200 percent" sure that Schumacher would not fill the vacant seat. However,...

VERY COOL!

I hope that he does better with his return than MANSELL ! J/K!

Oh man am I excited!!!!!!

Is Schumacher going to be able to walk away when Massa recovers?

I hope not!

MS has been chasing speed since he left F1. I'm guessing that if he's mildly successful, and there is a team owner willing to pay him, he will continue in F1. That could be just hopeful thinking...one can't possible know what is exactly in his head.

But this is going to be great fun! The season has been pretty mundane...

MS and Ferarri said in the CNN bit that he would walk away when Massa was back together enough to race again.

So he will continue to accrue points for Ferrari right? But Massa (who wasn't in the running anyway) will just stop and MS points will start right?

I kinda hope he wins one.

Actually, 'Ralf's brother'.

i really hope he does well, kimis car was close to pace, and we know MS has the talent to drive on the knifes edge which is F1.......

Well finally a bit of juice into F1, after some crazy type season on the books. This will be fun to watch.

Some young Spaniard will win and Schumacher will come in third and they'll argue about tactics. Oh wait, wrong sport.

Yeah, well when Mika came back, he sucked. I don't think you leave F1 and return.

LOL SmileWavy

Niki Lauda came back from retirement and won a third championship. Then again wouldn't it suck if MS got knocked out of 1st round qualifying...?

For the record MS has driven F1 cars with plenty of more power and No traction control. No KERS (lousy Idea any way)These cars are different but the dude was a machine at learning and getting his body ready. He lived at Enzo's house next to the track all the time to train. Seems like in one of my Forza mags, he was driving F1 cars (not current) at FXX events and such very recently.
This season has been pretty blagh until now, just wished they were on this side of the pond again.

Phil

Well, it hasn't happened yet, there's quite a bit of time before the next race and plenty can happen.

But I have no problem admitting to being very surprised that it is even on the table at this point!

I still have some doubts it will actually happen, but I sure hope it does. I haven't watched an F1 race in quite a while. I've been an F1 fan going back to the 80s, and kept watching because of the rare talent that was there with Senna, Prost, and the greatest driver of all time, Schumacher.

Every one of his races was history in the making, with perhaps a once in a lifetime driver. After he left, I pretty much quit watching.

If he does race, it will certainly be the most watched race in history, maybe the most watched single sporting event in history.