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Michael to drive for Mercedes GP
Team switch done - a big "thank you" to Ferrari
"I have decided to return to Formula One. Mercedes GP and I agreed on teaming up for the coming seasons. And to be honest, I'm already super excited by the prospect to be back in a F1 cockpit.
I don't want to deny at all that the idea of a German F1 team extremely tempts me. I guess every German driver would feel this way. And of course it plays a major role that I again can work together with Ross at Mercedes GP. Above all, however, my old hunger for racing is back. In Abu Dhabi, when Ross asked me if I could imagine returning to F1, I felt that I wasn't ready for it. But only two weeks later, when he called me once again, I realized that my old passion was returning. Suddenly I was on fire again. For me, the imagination to be back in a F1 car and to compete for the world championships is exciting and extremely inspiring.
That is why my thoughts initially go to Ferrari. I'm very pleased that the split-up goes off that harmoniously and that we are still on friendly terms with each other. I would really like to thank Luca di Montezemolo and the whole Ferrari team big time for the time we spent together and for giving me the opportunity to leave Ferrari in friendship. It's such deeds that make up a true friendship, as even though the contract has not yet been signed, we had promised each other to further cooperate by shaking hands. I will always carry a big part of Ferrari in my heart and I will never forget the sympathy and passion of the 'tifosi'. They supported my all over the world with their devotion - thank you very much for that!
I didn't take this decision lightly at all, especially because of that. Ferrari and I have been working together for 14 years and I've experienced a lot of great moments with the team during this time. Most of my life as a Formula 1 driver is 'red' and so there is strong solidarity and loyalty to these guys who have accompanied me and have always built great cars for me. This solidarity will remain, even though our teams will be competitors on the race track - because I'm certain that Ferrari will regain its former strength since the crew is really strong and committed.
Mercedes GP will be a new challenge for me which is extremely attractive. I have no doubt at all that the team will be really strong. They showed by winning the two world championships that there is meshing a fascinating mixture of high professionalism and deepest passion. The relation between the competence of Mercedes and the current world champion team is extremely attractive and promises a good performance. I think the duels on the race track will be electrifying. Especially since I've got the feeling as if, for me personally, the circle closes after all the years I spent in Formula One. I concluded my first ever driver's contract with Mercedes - back then in Group C and Le Mans - and Mercedes also supported me when entering the F1.
Until recently, I was absolutely sure that I had ended my career as a race driver at Ferrari. But sometimes things change suddenly and unexpectedly. All of a sudden, the framework conditions aren't the same anymore. At that point, you have to reconsider the decisions you've made. And, to tell the truth, the failed comeback attempt last summer gave me reason to reconsider my situation. I was surprised myself how fast and how strong I committed myself to this topic again. Apparently, my batteries recharged completely during the last three years. And when - thanks to Ross - the opportunity arose to drive for Mercedes GP, I realized that my old motivation was back, full of fresh energy and great force.
Physically, I feel absolutely fit. I already realized in summer how fast I achieved my former performance values by exercising specifically. And ever since, I kept on exercising. My neck is absolutely free of complaints. I can now do the same neck work-out as I did when I was still racing. This wasn't possible in summer because back then only five months had passed since my accident and so my neck wasn't cured completely. In the meantime this isn't a problem any more.
I absolutely enjoyed my current life in those three years, doing a lot of things. There were no bored feelings or something like this, I was doing Karting and Biking without big hazzle. Now I am geared up to compete on a serious level again. I know that my change of mind happened rather suddenly and I think it's great that Corinna appreciates my passion and that she absolutely backs me and my decision. When I told her about my plans, she immediately felt that I am serious about it and she instantly gave her approval.
To put it simply: I'm totally fired up for next year!
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Hahaha Schumacher die na jaren bij Ferrari tegen concurrent Mclaren Mercedes te rijden gaat nu bij Mercedes GP rijden. Ik heb zo'n vermoeden dat het om een spionageslag gaat tvv Ferrari
Ik wil het iig geval zo snel mogelijk zien wat ie er nog van terecht brengt!
O ja, Duitse F1 fans zullen nog meer massaal de F1 gaan volgen. Andere ook natuurlijk, goede zet voor de F1Last edited by Jerain; 23/12/2009, 12:59.
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Oorspronkelijk geplaatst door sink Bekijk Berichtenblijkt zelfs een contract voor 3 jaar te zijn!
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Oorspronkelijk geplaatst door lorenzlorenz Bekijk BerichtenIn't nieuw zijden ze juist 1 jaar maja mss misgehoord.Tsjiekste is dat em trg is
3 jaar, staat op autosport.com
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Oorspronkelijk geplaatst door sink Bekijk Berichten
het is toch serieus wennen om zoiets te zien..
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Oorspronkelijk geplaatst door Petrol Bekijk BerichtenWie gaat nu The Stig zijn ?!?
En de rondetijden zijn ineens dubbel
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Oorspronkelijk geplaatst door gebruiker67982 Bekijk Berichten
of heb jij die 10 jaar dat hij bij Ferrari was onder een steen geleefd?
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Oorspronkelijk geplaatst door jurbe Bekijk BerichtenEn nu afgaan als ne gieter en wij blij. hehe
Nu gaan we zien wat hij waard is, heeft dus nog nooit naast een gelijke rijder gezeten.
Er gaan nog verassingen komen, let maar op.
Denk je dat Alonso, die moeite heeft om op te vallen tussen Raikkonen en Hamilton, eventjes Schumi op zijn plaats gaat zetten ? Wat een grap ...
Als Schumi 1 ding bewezen heeft, dan is het dat hij een team naar de hoogte brengt, dus niet zoals andere rijders, die een topteam nodig hebben om vooraan te rijden, en anders in het midden van de grid rondrijden, zoals bijna alle wereldkampioenen van de laatste jaren ... uitgezonderd Schumi zelf, die haalt podia met een mindere wagen, net zoals Senna vroeger deed.
Ik wil het wel zien zene, ik zou niet eens weten wie in de buurt van Schumi komt
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Oorspronkelijk geplaatst door sink Bekijk Berichtenje weet wel wat ik bedoel..
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Oorspronkelijk geplaatst door mercedesman Bekijk BerichtenIk denk eerder dat Nico het zeer lastig zal krijgen, hij heeft immers nog niet echt iets bewezen.
Oorspronkelijk geplaatst door jurbe Bekijk BerichtenEn nu afgaan als ne gieter en wij blij.
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Oorspronkelijk geplaatst door sink Bekijk Berichten
het is toch serieus wennen om zoiets te zien..
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