Schumacher's return and reaction from the pit lane
The news that Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher will return to the track and replace injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa has fired the imagination of those in and around the sport.
The seven-time world champion will come out of retirement to step into the breach after Massa fractured his skull during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix and will cover for the Brazilian's expected absence until the end of the season.
The German's first race will be the European Grand Prix in Valencia on 23 August, where he will face British world champion Lewis Hamilton for the first time, as well as former foes Jenson Button, Rubens Barrichello and Kimi Raikkonen.
BBC SPORT | Motorsport | Formula 1 | Reaction to Schumacher's return
The seven-time world champion will come out of retirement to step into the breach after Massa fractured his skull during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix and will cover for the Brazilian's expected absence until the end of the season.
The German's first race will be the European Grand Prix in Valencia on 23 August, where he will face British world champion Lewis Hamilton for the first time, as well as former foes Jenson Button, Rubens Barrichello and Kimi Raikkonen.
BBC SPORT | Motorsport | Formula 1 | Reaction to Schumacher's return
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