Fitness concerns over Schumacher
Michael Schumacher's spokeswoman has raised concerns over the fitness of the German legend ahead of his scheduled return to Formula 1 on 23 August.
"It is not sure yet the neck will hold and the comeback can be started," said Sabine Kehm on Wednesday.
F1 drivers' necks must be strong enough to cope with high G-forces and Schumacher admitted after testing on Tuesday that his "pinches a bit".
He will now undergo routine medical checks to determine if he can return.
Schumacher is set to deputise for Ferrari's Felipe Massa at the European Grand Prix in Valencia after the Brazilian suffered serious head and eye injuries during qualifying for the Hungarian GP on 25 July.
*personally I think his spokeswoman is trying to play down the hype over his return to not build hopes up that Michael is a sure fire winner first race off*
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"It is not sure yet the neck will hold and the comeback can be started," said Sabine Kehm on Wednesday.
F1 drivers' necks must be strong enough to cope with high G-forces and Schumacher admitted after testing on Tuesday that his "pinches a bit".
He will now undergo routine medical checks to determine if he can return.
Schumacher is set to deputise for Ferrari's Felipe Massa at the European Grand Prix in Valencia after the Brazilian suffered serious head and eye injuries during qualifying for the Hungarian GP on 25 July.
*personally I think his spokeswoman is trying to play down the hype over his return to not build hopes up that Michael is a sure fire winner first race off*
BBC SPORT | Motorsport | Formula 1 | Fitness concerns over Schumacher
