Schumacher's back! - LotusTalk

cornbeef · 07-29-2009, 10:28 AM

just heard mr schumacher will sub for massa, can't wait to see how he handles the new cars, racing raikonnen in the same car and taking on a rejuvinated hamiliton, oh and the red bulls

and he'll be the oldest drive in a long time

Michael Schumacher returns to Formula One with Ferrari - Telegraph

robains · 07-29-2009, 11:21 AM

I just read that today --

Return of Schuey to Ferrari

Bummer that BMW are calling it quits along with Toyota - no money honey. Strange that both teams stayed unified with FOTA during the budget cap/new rules...oh well.

MotoGP and FIM draw more fans than F1 these days, times are changing.

Rob.

paulhastings · 07-29-2009, 11:22 AM

This will be fun! So he will not have any seat time until the Friday on race weekend. Interesting to see how quickly he is up to speed. My bet is he does well. This may sort the team a little as well as they seem to be heading to leadership confusion and disorganization again. The very thing Schumacher eliminated when he arrived in Maranello. It will be interesting to see how Kimi steps up.

Get well soon Felipe!

bueno · 07-29-2009, 11:24 AM

It will be interesting to see how Schumi fares with this new car and it should make the rest of the season fun to watch again. Thanks for the news cornbeef

JungleJim · 07-29-2009, 11:26 AM

If Lance can make a come back why not Michael too. It will definetly get the spectator counts up which I am sure Bernie will love. The rest of the season should prove very interesting to say the least.

Houston Lotus · 07-29-2009, 11:27 AM

Great add to the Ferrari season.

...m... · 07-29-2009, 11:28 AM

...things are about to get very, very interesting...

Icedog_16 · 07-29-2009, 11:48 AM

I guess his manager was 200% certain that Schumacher wouldn't drive unless he got 200% of the salary Ferrari initially offered.

Desperado · 07-29-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ...m...

...things are about to get very, very interesting...

+1

RoadDad · 07-29-2009, 11:51 AM

Cr@p. That means I didn't get the job

.

Vexige · 07-29-2009, 12:07 PM

His first race will be on August 21

Vexige · 07-29-2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RoadDad

Cr@p. That means I didn't get the job

.

Only b/c you too popular and F1 can't afford an additional expense related to protecting you from your crazy female fans.

Green Hornet · 07-29-2009, 12:31 PM

I can't believe he agreed to do it !!

I can't wait to watch him again.

How many races will it take until he regains his form and confidence in the car... No testing and all -

Vexige · 07-29-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Green Hornet

No testing and all -

Oh, I'm sure he got plenty of driving time in this car. How else he's consulting?

kestrel74 · 07-29-2009, 12:48 PM

'cmon guys.... it hasn't been that long.... I'm sure he hasn't lost the touch.

robains · 07-29-2009, 12:52 PM

He'll certianly validate if it's the car/team or the driver. I'll be amazed if he does well at Valencia, but by the 2nd or 3rd race he should be back on form.

The Stig is back.

fitfan · 07-29-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by robains

Bummer that BMW are calling it quits along with Toyota - no money honey. Strange that both teams stayed unified with FOTA during the budget cap/new rules...oh well.

maybe not - if FOTA got their way - the teams would have gotten a bigger part of the bernie and max pie - that could easily cover the budget delta. all the money DOES NOT go back int othe sport, that the problem. its being sucked dry at the teams (and fans) ((and sponsors)) expense.

i am a bit suprised about the schumacher return, guess he must have watched the tour de france? their records do seems closely tied?!?!?

fitfan · 07-29-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Icedog_16

I guess his manager was 200% certain that Schumacher wouldn't drive unless he got 200% of the salary Ferrari initially offered.

haha! too true!

milehitom · 07-29-2009, 12:55 PM

He will do very well, I predict. The "Schumi chop" off the starting grid will be even better with the KERS button!

Tom

Green Hornet · 07-29-2009, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by robains

He'll certianly validate if it's the car/team or the driver. I'll be amazed if he does well at Valencia, but by the 2nd or 3rd race he should be back on form.

The Stig is back.

That's Right !!!

The Stig in now in F1 -

Wonder if he'll be wearing all white

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cornbeef Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reading Pa Posts: 494 Images: 14	Schumacher's back! just heard mr schumacher will sub for massa, can't wait to see how he handles the new cars, racing raikonnen in the same car and taking on a rejuvinated hamiliton, oh and the red bulls and he'll be the oldest drive in a long time Michael Schumacher returns to Formula One with Ferrari - Telegraph __________________ "People think I'm an idiot or something, because all I do is cut lawns for a living. People don't say that about you...as far as you know."

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robains 2007 Exige S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 1,820	I just read that today -- Return of Schuey to Ferrari Bummer that BMW are calling it quits along with Toyota - no money honey. Strange that both teams stayed unified with FOTA during the budget cap/new rules...oh well. MotoGP and FIM draw more fans than F1 these days, times are changing. Rob. __________________ '07 Exige S (Track Pack & LSD) + EFi 550ci injectors + Mahle 9:1 + DRS Port + SuperTech Valves + Weapon R Header + 2.9" pully + TODA Clutch + FF Engine Damper + RLS IC + Greddy catch cans + opened roof slot + RTD brace + Milled steering arms + Larini 8" + FF air intake + Moroso oil pan + Ultradisc 2 piece front/rear + Reverie 1650mm wing + ReVerie front splitter + IQ3 Dash + 4pt ASM + Pioneer AVIC-N2 nav + rear camera + RAC monolites 888s 195/225 + Lotus LSS Hoosier R6 205/225 @ 1921 lbs Last edited by robains : 07-29-2009 at 12:46 PM.

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paulhastings Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego native Posts: 604	This will be fun! So he will not have any seat time until the Friday on race weekend. Interesting to see how quickly he is up to speed. My bet is he does well. This may sort the team a little as well as they seem to be heading to leadership confusion and disorganization again. The very thing Schumacher eliminated when he arrived in Maranello. It will be interesting to see how Kimi steps up. Get well soon Felipe!

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bueno Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 281	It will be interesting to see how Schumi fares with this new car and it should make the rest of the season fun to watch again. Thanks for the news cornbeef

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Icedog_16 I drank what?!? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4,214	I guess his manager was 200% certain that Schumacher wouldn't drive unless he got 200% of the salary Ferrari initially offered.

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RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,042	Cr@p. That means I didn't get the job . __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

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Vexige Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 269	His first race will be on August 21

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Green Hornet Zzzzzzz Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 875	I can't believe he agreed to do it !! I can't wait to watch him again. How many races will it take until he regains his form and confidence in the car... No testing and all - __________________ Life, Liberty and the Happiness of Pursuit

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robains 2007 Exige S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 1,820	He'll certianly validate if it's the car/team or the driver. I'll be amazed if he does well at Valencia, but by the 2nd or 3rd race he should be back on form. The Stig is back. __________________ '07 Exige S (Track Pack & LSD) + EFi 550ci injectors + Mahle 9:1 + DRS Port + SuperTech Valves + Weapon R Header + 2.9" pully + TODA Clutch + FF Engine Damper + RLS IC + Greddy catch cans + opened roof slot + RTD brace + Milled steering arms + Larini 8" + FF air intake + Moroso oil pan + Ultradisc 2 piece front/rear + Reverie 1650mm wing + ReVerie front splitter + IQ3 Dash + 4pt ASM + Pioneer AVIC-N2 nav + rear camera + RAC monolites 888s 195/225 + Lotus LSS Hoosier R6 205/225 @ 1921 lbs

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milehitom Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,145	He will do very well, I predict. The "Schumi chop" off the starting grid will be even better with the KERS button! Tom

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