Friday, January 1, 2010
Schumi Still Got The Fire In Him
The former Renault boss was at the helm of Benetton when Schumacher secured his first two championships, and is of the opinion that given the right machinery the German superstar could still challenge for top spot. "Knowing him, I think he's reflected on it for a long time, and if he's decided to come back it's because he's convinced he can still be quick," Briatore told Gazzetta dello Sport. "The last season demonstrates this clearly, because the driver who's become world champion is certainly not the best on the scene." "I'm convinced that, had he been physically fit, he would have come back last season already with Ferrari. "Michael belongs to that category of racing drivers who just can't have a normal life, who can't stay away from racing. "And besides, I'll repeat an old idea of mine: when he quit three years ago, he wasn't ready to retire, he could have been competitive for two or three more seasons," added the Italian. While Schumacher may be confident he can challenge for the Driver's crown, Briatore is slightly less optimistic, suggesting that the 40-year-old's ability alone will not be enough to propel him to the front of the grid, with the strength of the Mercedes GP outfit key to the winning equation. "Well, I don't know [if he can win the title]," said Briatore. "For instance I believe that Ferrari will be extremely strong next year with Alonso and Massa. "I'll just say that Ross [Brawn] knows him well and that Mercedes has always chased him. But then I repeat: the car is fundamental," he added.
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