Simviation Forum - The schumi train kicks up a gear

Reply #15 - Dec 22^nd, 2009 at 7:12pm

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Christmas has all but officially come early.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8427552.stm

I believe the official release of the news will come tomorrow, if the reports around are accurate.

Can't wait. Although its going to be rather a tough season. Ferrari, then having to support Mercedes, not only as a BMW man, but also a Ferrari fan. Just have to remember its really a honda paid for, Ross Brawn designed/owned/built, team and car.
Then again Ferrari signing Alonso and seemingly pushing Felipe off to the side will make the transition easier. Roll Eyes

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Reply #16 - Dec 22^nd, 2009 at 7:41pm

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Craig. wrote on Dec 22^nd, 2009 at 7:12pm:

I believe the official release of the news will come tomorrow, if the reports around are accurate.

That's not the reports saying an announcement would be made in the new year then! Grin

Hurrah. The panto villain is back!

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Reply #17 - Dec 23^rd, 2009 at 4:03am

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I think a certain Ferrari president blew the whole wait and see approach up.

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Reply #18 - Dec 23^rd, 2009 at 5:49am

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Now Official!!!

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Reply #19 - Dec 23^rd, 2009 at 6:14am

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He'll struggle to make 6th in the end of season standings...

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Reply #20 - Dec 23^rd, 2009 at 6:29am

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A one year contract, what is the point in that. First he was going to fill in for Massa and now he is "back". Now the whole season is going to be will he wont he stay for the following season at every news conference and interview. Part of me hope he pulls a Mansell.

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Reply #21 - Dec 23^rd, 2009 at 6:59am

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Its a 3 year contract Wink

Rob, I can now see Mercedes putting more money to the team having Michael onboard, I am not expecting a world championship, but I am betting he's going to be up there.
His recent appearances show he's still got the skill to beat todays current F1 drivers on raw pace.
I am just hoping its another Alain Prost like return.

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Reply #22 - Dec 23^rd, 2009 at 8:08am

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This is a worrying development, that said Niki Lauda came back after a 2 year break and in his second season back won his third championship so it is possible.... how terrifying!

There are two types of aeroplane, Spitfires and everything else that wishes it was a Spitfire!

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Reply #23 - Dec 23^rd, 2009 at 8:43am

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Craig. wrote on Dec 23^rd, 2009 at 6:59am:

Its a 3 year contract Wink

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Reply #24 - Dec 23^rd, 2009 at 11:50am

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expat wrote on Dec 23^rd, 2009 at 8:43am:

Craig. wrote on Dec 23^rd, 2009 at 6:59am:

Its a 3 year contract Wink

Bugger

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I would imagine, its one year in the seat, with the option for 2 more if it goes well, otherwise, he will have a simmilar role for Merc as he did for Ferrari.

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Reply #25 - Dec 24^th, 2009 at 8:35am

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Seems not everyone is happy about his return, least of all the Mercedes workforce.
Mercedes workers angry at Schumi contract

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Reply #26 - Dec 24^th, 2009 at 5:59pm

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They got a 7 time world champion for less than what he was earning in 1994 before his success. The money he will bring to the company will likely mean bonuses for the workforce.

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Reply #27 - Dec 24^th, 2009 at 10:38pm

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Craig. wrote on Dec 24^th, 2009 at 5:59pm:

They got a 7 time world champion for less than what he was earning in 1994 before his success. The money he will bring to the company will likely mean bonuses for the workforce.

When I read it, I though that they would be rather upset..............because he is actually driving a Honda Grin

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