Michael Schumacher to take over Massa seat?

[Aberdeen Shrimper]

Michael Schumacher’s official spokeswoman has said the seven-time world champion would consider stepping into the injured Felipe Massa’s race seat at Ferrari if called upon by the Maranello team.

http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?id=46505

Mods.....Might it be prudent to have a Prefix category for F1 during the season??

 

[JoshC]

Misleading title there, he has said he would consider it if he was asked....

 

[Pubey]

Misleading title there, he has said he would consider it if he was asked....

indeed. Ferrari haven't commented publicly and Schumi hasn't yet been approaced

 

[Matt the Shrimp]

Mods.....Might it be prudent to have a Prefix category for F1 during the season??

*applies match to blue touch-paper*

No - because, it's not really a proper sport anyway.

;)

 

[Aberdeen Shrimper]

Misleading title there, he has said he would consider it if he was asked....

I was using my journalistic licence to embellish a story!!!

 

[Aberdeen Shrimper]

indeed. Ferrari haven't commented publicly and Schumi hasn't yet been approaced

Which is why the word "consider" was used in the post....

Ow, and he has not been approached either!!!

:D

 

[EastStandBlue]

*applies match to blue touch-paper*

No - because, it's not really a proper sport anyway.

;)

Took the words right out of my mouth...

I'm sure, if you asked nicely, the powers that be might start a "Hobbies Discussion" section to the board. And while you're at it, you can throw the Darts and Horse Racing in there as well.

 

[Aberdeen Shrimper]

*applies match to blue touch-paper*

No - because, it's not really a proper sport anyway.

;)

SPORT

An athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature.

:p

 

[EastStandBlue]

SPORT

An athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature.

:p

I can drive a car. Doesn't make me an Athlete...

 

[Aberdeen Shrimper]

I can drive a car. Doesn't make me an Athlete...

lol

Just waiting for the klaxon to go off!!

Have a quick read of this and it will explain, I doubt as the article says, that there is another SPORT that pushes the heart to 180bpm for a prolonged period of approx 90 mins.

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2009/04/21/how-fit-is-an-f1-driver/

 

[JoshC]

Have a quick read of this and it will explain, I doubt as the article says, that there is another SPORT that pushes the heart to 180bpm for a prolonged period of approx 90 mins.

I can think of something but its not considered a sport.

 

[EastStandBlue]

Have a quick read of this and it will explain, I doubt as the article says, that there is another SPORT that pushes the heart to 180bpm for a prolonged period of approx 90 mins.

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2009/04/21/how-fit-is-an-f1-driver/

You've obviously never met my ex-Girlfriend...















She'd tell you the same :'(

 

[Aberdeen Shrimper]

I can think of something but its not considered a sport.

You must have miss read it.....it says 90 mins not 90 seconds!!!

:whistling:

 

[shrimper4life]

F1 drivers are probably one of the fittest athletes around, much more than footballers are or have to be.

 

[EastStandBlue]

F1 drivers are probably one of the fittest athletes around, much more than footballers are or have to be.

I can understand the necessity to be light in order to aid the car, but I somehow find it hard to believe that F1 drivers will have better peak flow, vo2 max and windgate results than a professional footballer.

 

[Shrimper_Wez]

If you ned to be fitter than a professional footballer to race an F1 car then I wouldn't hold out too much hope for Schumacher - he's got more of a belly than Akinfenwa!!

 

[EastStandBlue]

Exactly, and there's not a footballer fatter than Alonso...

 

[Aberdeen Shrimper]

F1 drivers are incredibly fit and unlike Footballers.....they do not get a break/rest thought out the entire race, a footballer gets a multitude of opportunities to run on 50% or even 25% were as an F1 driver has to be at 100% both mentally and physically for the compete duration of the race.

 

[steveo]

I can drive a car. Doesn't make me an Athlete...

You can probably run around a bit and kick a ball. Does that make you a footballer?

 

[Sussex Shrimper]

Reported by the BBC:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8172310.stm

Can't honestly say I was ever a fan, but it'll be interesting to see how he gets on with Ferrari not currently enjoying the advantage in performance that they're accustomed to.