Michael Schumacher makes Ecclestone happy
Bernie Ecclestone is excited about Michael Schumacher’s return to Formula 1 in Valencia after a three-year absence. « I often talk with him about his comeback. If Michael [Schumacher] can drive, he will be fast. He can be on the podium, and he’s coming back to win, » says the big financier of the discipline. […]
Bernie Ecclestone is excited about Michael Schumacher’s return to Formula 1 in Valencia after a three-year absence.
« I often talk with him about his comeback. If Michael [Schumacher] can drive, he will be fast. He can be on the podium, and he’s coming back to win, » says the big financier of the discipline.
Michael Schumacher, nicknamed the Kaiser (Emperor in German), is congratulated by the entire paddock for coming out of retirement and has found a notable fan in Bernie Ecclestone: «I would be happy if Michael could help Ferrari return to the highest level. »
The Ferrari team still has doubts about this: « At the moment, we are incapable of achieving victory. Schumacher must not think he will be able to win in his very first race. »
After the chaos between the FIA and the FOTA, and after the news concerning Massa’s accident and BMW’s withdrawal for the upcoming seasons, Schumacher’s return is described by Ecclestone as the best news of the year, and something sensational. After the bad news, we needed uplifting information. The generational duel in Valencia will be thrilling.
Indeed, Formula 1 feels like it is being reborn thanks to the return of Schumacher, which greatly pleases the President of FOM, Bernie Ecclestone.