Michael Schumacher will return, predicts Timo Glock
Michael Schumacher is almost certain to race in Formula 1 next year, according to German compatriot Timo Glock.
Seven-time world champion Schumacher, 40, has been tipped to return to the sport with Mercedes next year.
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Michael Schumacher will return, predicts Timo Glock
Schumacher, who has won 91 grands prix, could be set for a return
Michael Schumacher is almost certain to race in Formula 1 next year, according to German compatriot Timo Glock.
Seven-time world champion Schumacher, 40, has been tipped to return to the sport with Mercedes next year.
"The flame is still there, it's still burning. For me, it is quite obvious he is coming back," said Glock.
Eddie Irvine, Schumacher's former team-mate at Ferrari, added: "He's been bored I think, very very bored and he's definitely up for it."
Irvine, who retired in 2002, suggested Schumacher has missed the competitive nature of the sport, telling BBC Radio 5 live: "I hope he comes back, it will be fantastic for Formula 1.
"In Formula 1, you're on show and got to perform, whereas in the real world it's moths or years before you can get the same rush. Michael has been karting since he was four or five so he knows nothing else.
"He tried the motorcycle riding which was sheer madness because he wasn't very good and wasn't getting paid so I never understood that one, but F1 makes sense."
However, Irvine added that while Schumacher would still have the speed to be competitive, younger drivers such as Lewis Hamilton could have a psychological edge.
"Lewis isn't going to back off, but Michael will have to because he'll be 41. The speed will be there, though he won't be as fast as he was seven years ago.
"He's not at the peak of his game, but he's still good enough to win races as he has such an immense talent. It's still four wheels, a steering wheel and an engine and there's never been anyone better than Michael."
Schumacher has been working as a consultant with Ferrari since his retirement, but the team has confirmed they will not block him from joining Mercedes.
And although Schumacher has yet to comment on stories suggesting his move to Mercedes is a done deal, Glock is confident he will be on the grid next season.
Source: Michael Schumacher will return, predicts Timo Glock
Seven-time world champion Schumacher, 40, has been tipped to return to the sport with Mercedes next year.
Page last updated at 16:12 GMT, Tuesday, 15 December 2009
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Michael Schumacher will return, predicts Timo Glock
Schumacher, who has won 91 grands prix, could be set for a return
Michael Schumacher is almost certain to race in Formula 1 next year, according to German compatriot Timo Glock.
Seven-time world champion Schumacher, 40, has been tipped to return to the sport with Mercedes next year.
"The flame is still there, it's still burning. For me, it is quite obvious he is coming back," said Glock.
Eddie Irvine, Schumacher's former team-mate at Ferrari, added: "He's been bored I think, very very bored and he's definitely up for it."
Irvine, who retired in 2002, suggested Schumacher has missed the competitive nature of the sport, telling BBC Radio 5 live: "I hope he comes back, it will be fantastic for Formula 1.
"In Formula 1, you're on show and got to perform, whereas in the real world it's moths or years before you can get the same rush. Michael has been karting since he was four or five so he knows nothing else.
"He tried the motorcycle riding which was sheer madness because he wasn't very good and wasn't getting paid so I never understood that one, but F1 makes sense."
However, Irvine added that while Schumacher would still have the speed to be competitive, younger drivers such as Lewis Hamilton could have a psychological edge.
"Lewis isn't going to back off, but Michael will have to because he'll be 41. The speed will be there, though he won't be as fast as he was seven years ago.
"He's not at the peak of his game, but he's still good enough to win races as he has such an immense talent. It's still four wheels, a steering wheel and an engine and there's never been anyone better than Michael."
Schumacher has been working as a consultant with Ferrari since his retirement, but the team has confirmed they will not block him from joining Mercedes.
And although Schumacher has yet to comment on stories suggesting his move to Mercedes is a done deal, Glock is confident he will be on the grid next season.
Source: Michael Schumacher will return, predicts Timo Glock
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