The seven-time world champion made his return in 2010 at the wheel of a Mercedes, having signed a three-year contract.<\/p>\n
In light of the results not matching his expectations, the German driver was said to be capable of not honoring his last contractual year with the Stuttgart-based team.<\/p>\n
Michael was keen to reassure his fans on this subject: \u00ab I have always had the choice to stop whenever I wanted. But I’ve always said that I was going for a three-year program, and that’s what I’m doing. I feel good, and we can always improve. \u00bb<\/i><\/p>\n
He admits, however, that his return was not necessarily easy, especially at the beginning:<\/p>\n
\u00ab It indeed took me some time to resume my work habits. Now it’s easier, even though I still need to be mindful of how to work with the team to improve the car in a way that makes me feel good. \u00bb<\/i><\/p>\n
But according to the German champion, the best is yet to come:<\/p>\n
\u00ab It’s a constant development and maybe I’m not yet at 100%… even if some say I could never be that again… You can always judge your performance by the car you have in your hands. It has always been that way, and it still is \u00bb.<\/i><\/p>\n
In any case, his motivation remains intact:<\/p>\n
\u00ab We must continue to work. It is only through work and with regular development that we can reach the heights I have already known in my career. There is no magic. It is a matter of timing, constant progress, motivation, and work \u00bb.<\/p>\n