The 2010 Bahrain GP was a challenge for Michael Schumacher, what with the German competing in his very first race since his three year hiatus from the sport. But Schumi didn’t put a wheel wrong. He qualified in seventh place and made up one position during the race, finishing sixth, and racking up eight points along the way.
Of his first race Schumacher said, “I am very happy with the outcome of the season opener. 6th position was very good for me, especially considering the fact how few times I was driving a F1 car since my retirment in 2006.” Business Standard
“I am sure that Melbourne will help me to get into the rhythm even more and I am looking forward to it. Australia has always been one of the highlights on the F1 calendar and this has never changed for me in all my years of competing,” he added. Oneindia
No driver has been more successful at Albert Park - Schumacher winning four Australian GPs around the Melbourne circuit.
“I have a lot of good memories from Melbourne. I am sure that Melbourne will help me to get into the rhythm even more and I am looking forward to it.”
Former world champion Niki Lauda believes Schumacher will benefit hugely from this weekend’s GP in Melbourne, and could well be championship competitive by the time of the season’s third race in Malaysia.
Schumacher holds nearly every record worth holding in F1 and would further extend his legend should he win an eighth drivers’ championship.
The German believes his break from the sport has renewed his focus despite having changed markedly since he first stepped away.
“It did me good to get out. But now my energy is back. It’s time to start this whole thing up again,” Schumacher said. Sydney Morning Herald
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