The Stig Back In F1

<div class="ss-art-head"><h1 class="main-headline">Schumi comeback confirmed</h1><h3>Legendary driver returns to F1 to step in for injured Massa</h3><p class="ss-text-caption">Last updated: 29th July 2009 </p></div><div class="ss-box-promobox" id="advert_7"><div id="ad7"><a href="http://www.skybet.com/skybet?action=GoEvEv&amp;id=11501233&amp;aff=2399&amp;SS_PromoAd_F1" target="_blank"> <h1>Formula 1 Betting - 2009 Drivers Championship</h1>

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Sky Bet go 2/1 for F1 legend Michael Schumacher to win any Grand Prix this season after the dramatic news of his comeback to the sport. They are offering 16/1 for the German to win the next race in the calendar - the European Grand Prix on August 23rd and he is 3/1 to secure a podium finish in Valencia. To bet on this market click here.</div><h3>Related links</h3><h4>Teams</h4><ul>[*]Ferrari[/list]<h4>Also see</h4><ul>[*]F1 forum [*]Live coverage [*]Bet now with Sky Bet [/list]</div><p class="ss-text-bold">Ferrari have confirmed seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher will make a sensational return to Formula One to stand in for Felipe Massa. </p>

German driving legend Schumacher still works for Ferrari as an advisor, but after Massa's shocking injury in Hungary he will now get back behind the wheel once again.</p>

Although the idea was originally rubbished, Ferrari have confirmed that Schumacher will come out of retirement to replace Massa - provided he passes a fitness test.</p>

&quot;Ferrari intends to entrust Michael Schumacher with Felipe Massa's car for as long as the Brazilian driver is not able to race,&quot; a Ferrari statement said.</p>

&quot;Michael Schumacher has shown his willingness and in the next few days he will undergo a specific programme of preparation at the end of which it will be possible to confirm his participation in the championship starting with the European Grand Prix on Aug. 23.&quot;</p><h4>Retirement</h4>

Although Schumacher has been retired for almost three years, he felt that he owed it to Ferrari to step in for Massa until the Brazilian is fit enough to return.</p>

&quot;This afternoon I met with (team principal) Stefano Domenicali and (president)</p>

Luca di Montezemolo and together we decided that I will prepare myself to take the place of Felipe,&quot; Schumacher said on his official website.</p>

&quot;Though it is true the Formula One chapter has been closed for me for some time, it is also true that for loyalty reasons to the team I cannot ignore this unfortunate situation.</p>

&quot;But as the competitor I am, I also very much look forward to facing this challenge.&quot;</p>

Schumacher must prove his fitness first, but he has some time to prepare as the F1 season takes a summer break ahead of the European Grand Prix in Valencia.</p>

40-year-old Schumacher sustained a neck injury in a motorcycle accident in February, and must prove he is fully recovered before embarking on one of the most remarkable comebacks in sport.</p>

During his career, Schumacher won 91 times in 250 grand grix starts until he called it a day and retired in October 2006. </p></div>

 

Brillliant! Can't wait to see how well he stacks up against the young uns!!

 

He'll give their cars a nudge out a way....Cant wait, it'll be interesting....

 

Sorry ESL

I am the stig , that is why i was away xxxxxxxxxx