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[cheekybru]

When was the last time we had 3 world champions driving at the same time. Schummi, Hamilton and Jenson. And there are more GREAT drivers out there waiting for their turn.

Alonso?

[McLaren]

For some reason Im really excited about this.

i am too its made me feel all patriotic about beating ze germans!!

Haha too right,this time there's no penaltys for them to win on

[Gaz]

For some reason Im really excited about this.

i am too its made me feel all patriotic about beating ze germans!!

Haha too right,this time there's no penaltys for them to win on

They need to paint the Mclaren like this:

[McLaren]

For some reason Im really excited about this.

i am too its made me feel all patriotic about beating ze germans!!

Haha too right,this time there's no penaltys for them to win on

They need to paint the Mclaren like this:

rofl don't mention the war

[Jabberwocky]

When was the last time we had 3 world champions driving at the same time. Schummi, Hamilton and Jenson.

Er, last season with Alonso, Raikkonen and Hamilton

maybe 6 next year, if you add Schuey, Button, and maybe how desperate USF1 are Villeneuve

[Gaz]

For some reason Im really excited about this.

i am too its made me feel all patriotic about beating ze germans!!

Haha too right,this time there's no penaltys for them to win on

They need to paint the Mclaren like this:

rofl don't mention the war

The simple fact of the matter is this, our young men has to shout down their middled aged man at the rate of half a second a lap if were to make the pitstop window at all.

[headless]

Button to goose step to the top of the podium.

Now all that is left to happen before the start of the season is for Schumacher to pull out from a sore neck.

[The Oz]

I'll like to add we broke the news, a UK exclusive on our facebook page last night. I thank you...
A lot of people didnt believe us.. but trust me I have good sources, similar to that of Eddie Jordan I would like to add.

I hate him. But I want him back. Odd, I know, he is the 2nd greatest driver the world has seen. We now have Schumacher & Senna back in F1 again. Wow.

I saw it on an Aus website on Tuesday night, then it got to all the main stream website by the afternoon, we've had almost 2 days of speculation

[ThomasBVB]

Welcome back Schumi! Alot of euphoria here in Germany, everyone going crazy about the news

[Frosty]

Going to be a great season i think!

.McLaren with the last 2 world champions at the wheel
.Alonso finally at Ferrari
.Schumacher teamed up with Ross Brawn backed up by Mercedes
.The up and coming Red Bull team with a rejuvenated Newey and a seriously fast German

Should be brilliant!

[Big Azza]

Yes this is what EVERYBODY's saying. Bring on next year.

My only hope is that no-one finds a loophole to exploit this year.

I also thought it was interesting that Schumacher has signed a 3 year deal. So he will be racing until he's 45. Perhaps we could see him into his 50s with 15 World Championships next to his name.

I also find it interesting that Barichello left Brawn and there is speculation that Brawn had been trying to lure Schumacher for some time. Perhaps that's the reason why Barichello left?

[Dutchcruijff]

Those who doubted Eddie Jordan, shame on you!

[scotty]

A pretty good interview:

Q and A with Michael Schumacher

By Jonathan Noble Wednesday, December 23rd 2009, 12:33 GMT

After three years away from the Formula 1 cockpit, Michael Schumacher has opted to throw himself back into the hotbed of competition by signing for reigning champions Mercedes GP.

Speaking to the media on Wednesday immediately after his comeback was confirmed, Schumacher spoke about the excitement he feels to be back in F1, why his neck will not be a problem and why his only thought is on winning another world championship.

Q. What has motivated you to come back?

Michael Schumacher: The motivation I think is pretty straightforward - the call I got from Ross [Brawn] at the end of November concerning the chance in my hand to go racing. Having this phone call from him, and the circumstances of Mercedes-Benz being involved as the owner, I felt great.

I never left the race track. I was tired of F1 by the end of 2006...but after three years of absence I have been getting back all the energy that I am feeling right now. I played around with motorbikes, and I feel ready for some serious stuff now.

Q. What is the situation with your neck?

MS: It is obviously a topic where I understand the question, and I want to understand myself. Before I gave the final okay, I made sure that I worked it out myself to be sure myself. And I can say 100 percent that the neck is no further an issue.

Unfortunately it was too close to the accident in the summer when I tried for Ferrari, but time now is enough for it have healed completely. And everything I've done, I can do. I have used machines that I used to use with no problem.

Q. Do you feel that you have the same speed as before, and that single-minded purpose to race wheel-to-wheel with the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso.

MS: I am absolutely confident on this one...when I got into a kart for the first time after my [motorcycle] crash I was straight away on the pace. I have to prove it in real terms, but going wheel-to-wheel with these guys will be thrilling and exciting. It is something I look for - and the great thing is to get support from the outside. They have no doubt about my ability.

Q. What does it mean for you to leave Ferrari and join Mercedes-Benz?

MS: This has not been an easy step, honestly. I have lots of friends at Ferrari after the 14 years that I have been working there, and have good memories of my Ferrari days.

I think the only reason I sort of seriously thought about my return was because of old friends who asked me. We also had a situation where Mercedes-Benz gave me the chance to enter F1 and over the years it was never possible [to race for them]. Finally now a combination of Ross and Mercedes makes it possible to work together and I am happy to be able to give something to Mercedes after the early days.

Q. You have a phenomenal reputation after all your success in F1. Do you not worry it will be put on the line next year, and people will not judge you on what you did before?

MS: I hope they will judge me on what we have done before - and I am going into this exercise with the same opinion. It [Mercedes GP} is a team that has won both championships this year - and we have Mercedes as a strong partner. Our aim can only be to fight for the championship. There will be strong competition, as we have seen, but I am thrilled to be back into this one.

Q. Did you ask your family about your F1 plans - did you consult your wife and kids?

MS: Obviously. It is natural that you have to sort out the personal situation before you enter this one. Everyone was thrilled - and the wife has always been keen to see everyone happy. She didn't really argue at all - she wanted to have fun.

Q. How long will you drive for Mercedes-Benz?

MS: We are talking about a three-year deal. It is not a one-off thing. We are obviously looking for continuation.

Q. What have been the factors in you deciding to make an F1 comeback now? In the past you have said you did not have much interesting in returning.

MS: I was out of energy by the end of 2006. I needed this time off. I wasn’t thinking about coming back, and I could not have imagined what would happen. I played around in many areas and had a lot of fun. But due to the special combination [now], I thought why not?

Q. How would you rate your chances of being champion again - and who are your biggest rivals?

MS: Normally you have to mention the four teams that fought for the top positions this year. They will be the ones fighting again next year. It will be a tight fight - but people have trust in me.

Q. Do you think the competition in F1 is tougher now than it was three years ago?

MS: It is probably more tight. But tougher? No, why? There have always been tough drivers.

Q. Have you been in the Brawn GP simulator yet, and what are you expecting from the new generation of F1 cars?

MS: No, I have not been in the simulator, other than my personal one - the personal training machine that I have. The cars will be slightly different, but I have been in so many different characters of cars over the years, and a strong part of myself is that I am able to adapt to whatever the circumstances are.

Q. If there had been no space at Mercedes GP for next year, was there another option. Did McLaren offer you anything?

MS: I think there would have been no other teams seriously considered, no.

Q. If you do come back and win races and the title, do you think that will be your greatest achievement?

MS: It will be certainly a unique experience and a unique achievement. So let’s get behind the wheel first and talk later.

[Dutchcruijff]

“Schumacher coming back to F1 is great news for the sport,” stated Button, “but I don't know if it will be great news for Michael Schumacher. He will be putting his reputation on the line.”

He give yo bottom a whooping Jenson, and it'll be your reputation that will be on the line.

[ivey]

“Schumacher coming back to F1 is great news for the sport,” stated Button, “but I don't know if it will be great news for Michael Schumacher. He will be putting his reputation on the line.”

He give yo bottom a whooping Jenson, and it'll be your reputation that will be on the line.

but jenson is true. schumacher MUST come out on top. If he's worse than Lewis and co., his reputation will take a hit