Schumi insists KERS is "very important" technology for F1

Michael Schumacher does not back Ferrari's opposition to the introduction of KERS in 2009. Yesterday, Piero Ferrari, the vice-president of the team, declared that he believes KERS will only increase costs and will not result in more overtaking. Schumacher disagrees with Mr. Ferrari as he insists the technology is "very important" for F1.

Michael Schumacher declared to the British newspaper 'The Times': "Ferrari's road car department and other road car companies will benefit hugely from it, and the environment will as well.

"People say F1 should do more but you cannot change the world in one day. It's not possible. You have to do it in steps that are achievable and you have to understand the problem."