There’s not much seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher doesn’t know about what it takes to win Formula One titles. And following the success of Brawn GP and Jenson Button in Brazil on Sunday, Schumacher has taken time out to pass on his good wishes as the team celebrate wrapping up the 2009 drivers’ and constructors’ championships.
“Congratulations to Jenson and Ross and the whole team - what they managed to achieve this year has my full respect,” said Schumacher. “If you only look at what they have been through you realize what an incredible story this is: just one year ago they did think everything was over. I am extremely happy for Ross who I’ve known for such a long time now. He deserves this success.” Formula 1
Michael Schumacher believes that countryman Sebastian Vettel has already displayed all the qualities needed to become a future world champion and has urged the young star not to become disheartened about missing out this year.
Vettel’s slim chances of beating Jenson Button to the title this season – and becoming Formula 1’s youngest ever champion in the process – were dashed at Interlagos as his Brawn rival scored the points necessary to wrap up the crown with a race to spare.
However seven-time world champion Schumacher reckons Vettel, a friend and regular Race of Champions team-mate, can still be proud of his season and is convinced the 22-year-old will have further title chances in the forthcoming years. ITV
“What a pity obviously for Sebastian, but he still has a lot of time,” Schumacher said.
“He had a fantastic season and showed that he has everything to become World Champion. He must not forget that with all the disappointment now.
“I am sure we will see and hear a lot of good stuff from him in the future,” added the seven-time World Champion. Sky Sports
