What next Ferrari? EDIT: Schumi is BACK!! And with Mercedes Benz !!

PAVAN KADAM · 28th July 2009, 08:51

With Massa's condition stabilising and he being confirmed out of contention to race the next season

The Official Formula 1 Website

What is Ferrari going to do, they need another driver....!

Who's in contention, certainly not any rookie to drive the fighting Ferrari.

Who is that Driver who's going to take the drivers seat for the next race at Valencia- Europe. Ferrari has 24 days counting down.

Are there any indications....? Shumi are you listening ....?

Mr.Bangalore · 28th July 2009, 08:54

I think Ferrari will go for Shumi to continue..

muralisk · 28th July 2009, 09:02

Not sure if they will look at Schumi. I would think that they will give one of their test drivers (Marc Gene and Luca Badoer) a chance to race till Massa is fit and healthy.

However, there is a great deal of speculation and expectation that Schumi should be back to place Massa's place. The lack luster season needs a larger than life icon to revive the commercial interests of the sport.

myavu · 28th July 2009, 12:30

Massa, get well soon

I too want MS back in action, but will he agree?

Will they buy back Alonso's contract from Renault? Alonso(or MS) & Kimi in Ferrari side by side for the rest of season. Ferrari continuing the development of 2009 car to the last race. Just eating Brawns, Bulls and just reclaimed McLaren. OH! that will be a dream come true.

and for next year Kimi moving to rallys and Massa joining back Ferrari.

Let us wait and watch!

Cheers!

cargirl · 28th July 2009, 13:06

I seriously have my doubts about MS coming back. But IF he does (and that's a BIG if), we can be sure it will be a very ummm... eventful season, to put it mildly. ;-)

But on a serious note, I'm not sure getting the test drivers to race is a good idea. They need to get someone experienced. Alonso is a good choice I think.

McLaren Rulez · 28th July 2009, 13:12

Schumi would never agree. Its silly coming back because he probably will not have the same old fitness and speed anymore even if he has driven the car. He'll do poorly and that isn't a good thing for a legend.

Cyrus43 · 28th July 2009, 13:22

Schumi SHOULD not come back. If he does, and if he messes up, it will ruin the "legendary" status that he has.. But it will sure be fun to see him race again!! Logically though, It should be Gene who replaces massa.

Live To Jive · 28th July 2009, 13:54

With Renault banned for the next race, Alonso is available to race for for Ferrari. Then Massa will be back.

suman · 28th July 2009, 13:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

With Massa's condition stabilising and he being confirmed out of contention to race the next season

For a moment I was like

(though you never know what may have happened to the left eye)......you mean next race, not next season.

wanderlustindia · 28th July 2009, 14:13

Wishful thinking really

. I doubt MS would make a come-back! Certainly would make the season spicey if he come s back from exile. Wait n watch to see how things pan out.
BTW is Massa's injury bad enough to rule him out for a few races or will he be fit after a race or two? That is the main question.

finneyp · 28th July 2009, 14:28

I really wish Schumi returns to the racing circuit!

gpa · 28th July 2009, 14:31

Would love to see Schumi back, but don't think he will do so. Was watchin an interview of the legend with the ESPN-Star Sports anchor Sanjeev Palar and Schumi looks like he's put on a lot of weight as well.

There was talk of Marc Gene filling up Massa's seat and it looks like that's what will happen.

yogi1771 · 28th July 2009, 14:48

There is speculation going about weather Massa can ever drive again in a F1 race as he has injured his eyes also,thats what they are saying in the news.

yzfrj · 28th July 2009, 15:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez

he probably will not have the same old fitness and speed anymore even if he has driven the car. He'll do poorly and that isn't a good thing for a legend.

I strongly disagree.

Michael Schumacher is the best the sport has seen, Ever...!
So kindly think about that before saying "fitness, speed, do poorly"

There are lots and lots of examples if you are not aware.
Please keep in mind he is a 7 time world champion and probably the only driver to win races and a championship with "not" the best car on track.

He might or might not come out of retirement, however its simply too disrespectful to say such things about Michael Schumacher, who has nothing left to prove in F1.

He is a living legend, so please show a bit more respect before putting comments like that.

Yes, I'm a Michael Schumacher fan.

SilentEngine · 28th July 2009, 15:24

Schumi will not return, highly unlikely. The replacement will be one of the test drivers or some driver who is driving for another team. Ferrari can loan some decent driver from other team.
Also Renault have drivers who are free for next race (Alonso/Piquet/Romain Grosjean). One of these could be a possibility.

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PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	What next Ferrari? EDIT: Schumi is BACK!! And with Mercedes Benz !! With Massa's condition stabilising and he being confirmed out of contention to race the next season The Official Formula 1 Website What is Ferrari going to do, they need another driver....! Who's in contention, certainly not any rookie to drive the fighting Ferrari. Who is that Driver who's going to take the drivers seat for the next race at Valencia- Europe. Ferrari has 24 days counting down. Are there any indications....? Shumi are you listening ....? Last edited by PAVAN KADAM : 28th July 2009 at 08:53.
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28th July 2009, 08:54	#2
Mr.Bangalore BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 368 Thanked: 55 Times View My Garage	I think Ferrari will go for Shumi to continue..
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28th July 2009, 09:02	#3
muralisk BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hyderabad, Bangalore Posts: 711 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Not sure if they will look at Schumi. I would think that they will give one of their test drivers (Marc Gene and Luca Badoer) a chance to race till Massa is fit and healthy. However, there is a great deal of speculation and expectation that Schumi should be back to place Massa's place. The lack luster season needs a larger than life icon to revive the commercial interests of the sport.
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28th July 2009, 12:30	#4
myavu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Delhi - Kochi Posts: 1,502 Thanked: 1,685 Times	Massa, get well soon I too want MS back in action, but will he agree? Will they buy back Alonso's contract from Renault? Alonso(or MS) & Kimi in Ferrari side by side for the rest of season. Ferrari continuing the development of 2009 car to the last race. Just eating Brawns, Bulls and just reclaimed McLaren. OH! that will be a dream come true. and for next year Kimi moving to rallys and Massa joining back Ferrari. Let us wait and watch! Cheers!
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28th July 2009, 13:06	#5
cargirl BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 35 Thanked: Once	I seriously have my doubts about MS coming back. But IF he does (and that's a BIG if), we can be sure it will be a very ummm... eventful season, to put it mildly. ;-) But on a serious note, I'm not sure getting the test drivers to race is a good idea. They need to get someone experienced. Alonso is a good choice I think.
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McLaren Rulez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 3,386 Thanked: 5,093 Times	Schumi would never agree. Its silly coming back because he probably will not have the same old fitness and speed anymore even if he has driven the car. He'll do poorly and that isn't a good thing for a legend.
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Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Schumi SHOULD not come back. If he does, and if he messes up, it will ruin the "legendary" status that he has.. But it will sure be fun to see him race again!! Logically though, It should be Gene who replaces massa.
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Live To Jive BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swindon, UK Posts: 698 Thanked: 89 Times	With Renault banned for the next race, Alonso is available to race for for Ferrari. Then Massa will be back.
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28th July 2009, 14:13	#10
wanderlustindia BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 608 Thanked: 63 Times View My Garage	Wishful thinking really . I doubt MS would make a come-back! Certainly would make the season spicey if he come s back from exile. Wait n watch to see how things pan out. BTW is Massa's injury bad enough to rule him out for a few races or will he be fit after a race or two? That is the main question.
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28th July 2009, 14:28	#11
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,716 Thanked: 319 Times View My Garage	I really wish Schumi returns to the racing circuit!
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28th July 2009, 14:31	#12
gpa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,789 Thanked: 340 Times	Would love to see Schumi back, but don't think he will do so. Was watchin an interview of the legend with the ESPN-Star Sports anchor Sanjeev Palar and Schumi looks like he's put on a lot of weight as well. There was talk of Marc Gene filling up Massa's seat and it looks like that's what will happen.
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28th July 2009, 14:48	#13
yogi1771 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 697 Thanked: 15 Times	There is speculation going about weather Massa can ever drive again in a F1 race as he has injured his eyes also,thats what they are saying in the news.
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28th July 2009, 15:24	#15
SilentEngine Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: KA19,KA04 Posts: 1,167 Thanked: 735 Times View My Garage	Schumi will not return, highly unlikely. The replacement will be one of the test drivers or some driver who is driving for another team. Ferrari can loan some decent driver from other team. Also Renault have drivers who are free for next race (Alonso/Piquet/Romain Grosjean). One of these could be a possibility.
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