Massa's Replacement - Badoer!! - Schumacher pulls out!

GhoGho · Post by **GhoGho** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 3:50 am

So the loved by some, hated by many, will make a return to F1 after all!

What do you think about the situation? (I can hear JayVee sobbing already,lol)

More: Schumacher to replace injured Massa
http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/ ... ace-massa/

<T-K> · Post by **<T-K>** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 4:03 am

I'm not quite sure what to think of this

I have never really been a Shumi fan, but it would definately be interesting to see what he can do with the car that Felipe and Kimi have struggled with all year...

mlittle · Post by **mlittle** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 6:53 am

GhoGho wrote:So the loved by some, hated by many, will make a return to F1 after all!

What do you think about the situation? (I can hear JayVee sobbing already,lol)

http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/07/ ... ace-massa/

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:24 am

Although they are good friends, Webbo will be licking his lips.

<T-K> · Post by **<T-K>** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:37 am

Shumi's first ever supporting role?

Ed · Post by Ed » Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:00 am

Thanks GhoGho for posting the news here, it came out very early morning our time

It is surprising that they have announced it so soon as I would have thought they would need to assess how long Massa will be out. It appears that Massa prefers Schumacher to drive in his seat and obviously it is a good opportunity for Ferrari.

It isn't clear yet whether it is only for Valencia or more races. That will certainly depend on how quickly Massa recovers. This is all pending a fitness programme for Michael to see if he is indeed ready.

For Michael it will be challenging but what does he have to lose ? Neither Massa nor the team will be able to fight for the championship so if he doesn't perform it won't really matter.

If he doesn't do well he can blame his age, if he does well, then it will be another achievement by the 7 times world champion.

Related: Schumacher to replace injured Massa

Ed · Post by Ed » Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:08 am

<T-K> wrote:Shumi's first ever supporting role?

He actually supported Irvine in 99 to be fair!

Ed · Post by Ed » Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:23 am

Here is Ferrari's official news:

Ferrari intends to put Michael Schumacher in Felipe Massa's car

Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro intends to put Michael Schumacher in Felipe Massa's car untill the brazilian driver will be able to race again. Michael Schumacher said he is ready and, over the next few days, will undertake a specifc training programme at the end of which confermation will be given of his participation in the Championship with effect from the European Grand Prix on the 23rd of August.

Ed · Post by Ed » Thu Jul 30, 2009 1:41 pm

We have added a poll at the top of the thread on how Michael will do at the European Grand Prix.

Add the exact position you think he will finish in or the reason for his retirement and if you get it right, you'll win one of our prizes.

<T-K> · Post by **<T-K>** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 3:51 pm

Ed wrote:
<T-K> wrote:Shumi's first ever supporting role?
He actually supported Irvine in 99 to be fair!

Wasnt that only due to his Silverstone crash?

He missed a large amount of races that year...

JayVee · Post by **JayVee** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 5:33 pm

The cheat is back!!!! Only to embaress himself

What is a 40 year old doing with a 19 year old I wonder

But there is no Todt and no Brawn so no other cheaters around

But I love it, just watch Schumacher and Hamilton take each other out as each tries to outbrake the other with their KERS

I think Ferrari will be praying Massa gets better as soon as possible!!

Seriously though, why not, I very much enjoyed Alonso beating Schumacher and I will be enjoying it again

skinnybloke · Post by **skinnybloke** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:54 pm

This could be good for RBR.
Schu is single minded enough to get third, but I think 4th.

Lol, just saw that I've been a member for over 4 years, and this is my first post.....Hi all.

<T-K> · Post by **<T-K>** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 8:28 pm

skinnybloke wrote: Lol, just saw that I've been a member for over 4 years, and this is my first post.....Hi all.

skinnybloke wrote:This could be good for RBR.
Schu is single minded enough to get third, but I think 4th.

I feel the same way...I am interested to see how he performs, even if i dont think it is going to be anything spectacular...4th or 5th

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:00 pm

skinnybloke wrote:This could be good for RBR.
Schu is single minded enough to get third, but I think 4th.

Lol, just saw that I've been a member for over 4 years, and this is my first post.....Hi all.

G'day, and hello to the Island ...you lucky bugga.

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:03 pm

Schuey has been known to spin on the warm up lap

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