Ross Brawn said yesterday that he is excited by the prospect of his old ally Michael Schumacher returning to Formula One.
Brawn, the mastermind of much of Schumacher’s success and the man behind world championship leader Jenson Button, said he is not surprised at Schumacher’s wish to come back.
“After Massa’s terrible accident, it was natural for him to say yes given the need of his old team,” he said.
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“In my opinion there is also another aspect to consider: the fact that this is for a limited time. Michael will return with his usual determination and seriousness, but above all with the intention of having fun. Personally, I admit I’m excited and can’t wait to see him at work.” Independent
Asked whether Schumacher will be capable of living up to the tifosi’s high expectations, Brawn said: “I’m convinced that he will be.
“I still remember his fantastic final race in Brazil in 2006, a drive of the highest quality.
“Clearly he will have to gain confidence in the car, but I’m certain that if he doesn’t win one of the remaining races of the season it won’t be his fault, but because the Ferrari is not a winner.”
Brawn believes a driver of Schumacher’s calibre will have no great difficulty in adapting to the 2009 cars, despite the major changes introduced this season.
“Formula 1 has not changed that much from a driving point of view,” he explained.
“The most significant novelty that Michael will face is the slick tyres. But this is not a disadvantage because these tyres make the behaviour of the car more predictable.
“It’s true he doesn’t know Valencia, but the simulator will have helped him.” ITV
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