Schumi comes back

[mx_tifoso]

Poor DC, the reporter probably told him that he was a candidate for the seat just to make him feel good. But I bet it made DC's day, and that's what matters I guess.

List of people that I remember being in the 'running':

• Schumacher
• Alonso
• Bourdais
• Gene
• mx_tifosi
• Badoer
• Klein

Did I forget anyone worth mentioning?

[SZ]

Kubica.

[megz]

... .... .. ... Jacques Villeneuve!

[modbaraban]

Jackie Stewart.

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Ralf!

You all miss this face...

[lkocev]

I think that Schumacher taking Massa's place is a bit counter-productive. Teams have reserve drivers exactly for these situations. The situation has now arisen and Ferrari are going to a retired bloke instead. Scince Ferrari have made statements that they are no longer developing a F60, wouldn't you say that it is a perfect opportunity to perhaps get some young Italian lad from their driver development program in a car? I'm not a Ferrari fan but I find it hard to think of something that Ferrari would want more than an Italian in one of their cars.

I don't think Schumacher should be allowed to have a test with the F60 either. By allowing him to have one will only show the world that the FIA are willing to bend their own rules and make unnecessary grey areas. It doesn't give me confidence that they are doing a good job of governing the sport. In times like this they need to make the rules as black and white as possible, not create grey areas.

[mx_tifoso]

I'm not a Ferrari fan but I find it hard to think of something that Ferrari would want more than an Italian in one of their cars.

You obviously don't know Ferrari then. It goes back to Mr. Ferrari, he didn't give a damn as to who drove his cars as long as they were succesful.

Germans, Mexicans, Finns, Brazilians, etc, it's all the same.

An Italian is who the nation might want though, and I can understand that.

In regards to the reserve drivers, they are there for the company as a whole, not just the Formula One team. If you haven't noticed they pretty much just do shakedowns of the F1 cars, but mainly get put to work for marketing and road car development projects. If a car magazine is there to test drive a 430 Scuderia, Marc Gene shows the journalist around and helps the poor guy out. At least that's my take on it.

[siskue2005]

Sickening to see that STR was turned down... and yet so many were eager to just do as Ferrari pleases regardless of the rules.

STR's was turned down so does Ferrari's request
and who were so eager to do as Ferrari pleases

you are, as are many other tifosi on this board, if it was up to you & them Ferrari could do whatever they wanted regardless of the rules, and Ferrari would do it because they feel entitled, supposedly they are F1

wtf? how can you blame ferrari fans with this BS? [-X
where did i say i will allow him to test? how can you twist what i said
all i said was if TEAMS and FIA allow for the test then i dont see any problem
and there is nothing wrong in asking for a test also [so what happened to STR it seems that they also have asked for testing, so where is bashing thread for them]
what a childish personal attacks from you....how convenient to get personal and evade questions

just like when they spent $50 Mil to improve "frozen" engines

oh, how bad isnt it, what about your favorite team they also spend 50m on their engines aswel
and the things they changed got unanimous approval from all the teams
were all the other teams impotent to allow it
i guess they know alot more than what you know

[siskue2005]

Ferrari, on the other hand, were forced to replace Massa. This wasn't something they were seeking out, and it seems entirely fair to me that his replacement get the opportunity to test since this situation was unforeseen and unplanned.

The regulations have a provision built in just for this situation. A team names two drivers, and two test/reserve drivers. In case one of the primary race drivers is unable to compete, then one of the test/reserve drivers takes his place. For Ferrari, Badoeur or Gene fall within this classification.
Other teams, such as STR, follow the regulations. But not only have Ferrari chosen to ignore this regulation, but they also have the brass balls to request special dispensation to allow testing by Schumacher.

there is no such regulation that YOU SHOULD PUT THE DESIGNATED RESERVE DRIVER ONLY
anyone can be drafted into any team any time...its upto he teams
and what about STR they put a new Reserve driver JA just 2 days before and fired their previous Reserve driver and announced that JA will drive from now on.
what a farce that is

If Gene or Badoeur were not considered race-worthy by Ferrari and they have to scramble to find an acceptable driver to replace Massa, then it's ferrari's problem. They made a mistake in driver selection, and have to live with just one more bad decision.

Gene or Badoeur have ZERO experience in F60
so its not a bad decision to put MS who also have 0 experience in F60

The rules are supposed to be applied fairly and evenly to all, without exceptions.
Do not confuse Massa's personal tragedy with Ferrari's need to find a replacement.

so why did STR ask for permission??
its only a problem when Ferrari ask
how hypocritical
again i would like to specify, i am no rooting for Ferrari's test
all i am saying is that....there is no problem in asking. and no problem in testing. IF TEAM and FIA agree!

This whole business about Schumacher running laps in a 2 year-old car is purely to assist Schumacher in his return to competition. Although this is not in opposition to the regulations, it is definitely pushing the boundaries in sportsmanship that is supposed to exist between teams. Oh well, this only supports my belief that Ferrari does not play well with others.

how can someone be soooooo blinded in hatred
dude how can this be pushing boundaries of sportsmanship
they are testing a out of spec 2 yr old car with GP2 tyres FFS
yes that test was 2 get him to shape of driving an F1 car after 3yrs
and anyone can test 2 yr old car with GP2 tyres, any team, any driver anyone
even you and me can test if u have the money.
How can that F2007 test be such a problem for someone....only haters and bashers would love to do this

[DaveKillens]

With that in mind, why would Ferrari, or any other team, take a test driver when a seven-time World Champion is also on the payroll?

Silly me, I was lead astray by bad info. It just goes to show how misleading things can be when you go directly to the Ferrari web site to determine who they have named as drivers. http://www.ferrari.com/English/Scuderia ... ivers.aspx
I will immediatley dash off an email to Ferrari pointing out their errors, and not naming Michael Schumacher as a driver on salary. What still confuses me is that Michael is going to receive around 3 million per race, why is he going to get a bonus when he's already on the payroll?
Is the rumor true that Emerson Fittipaldi is going to return? I know he has just one title, but hey, if retirees are coming back, let's welcome them with open arms.

[DaveKillens]

How can that F2007 test be such a problem for someone....only haters and bashers would love to do this

Dude, you need to get a grip on reality. I know fanboys get all emotional and passionate on whatever subject turns their crank, but life is too short to be consumed by hating and bashing.

[ISLAMATRON]

How can that F2007 test be such a problem for someone....only haters and bashers would love to do this

Dude, you need to get a grip on reality. I know fanboys get all emotional and passionate on whatever subject turns their crank, but life is too short to be consumed by hating and bashing.

Has any other team run a 2007 spec car this year? exactly

[timbo]

How can that F2007 test be such a problem for someone....only haters and bashers would love to do this

Dude, you need to get a grip on reality. I know fanboys get all emotional and passionate on whatever subject turns their crank, but life is too short to be consumed by hating and bashing.

Has any other team run a 2007 spec car this year? exactly

McLaren at Goodwood? I guess it was 2008 spec car.

[xpensive]

The Schumacher-return is still a promo-stunt, to my mind anyway.

Perhaps made in order to celebrate the reinstated love between MrM, MrE and Ferrari?

[siskue2005]

How can that F2007 test be such a problem for someone....only haters and bashers would love to do this

Dude, you need to get a grip on reality. I know fanboys get all emotional and passionate on whatever subject turns their crank, but life is too short to be consumed by hating and bashing.

so continue with personal attack and not on topic or not to answer any question, clearly shows ur agenda =D>