Irvine: “Schumacher will be the leader”

Teammate of Michael Schumacher for four seasons at a Scuderia Ferrari in full reconstruction, Eddie Irvine is convinced that the German will take on the role of number 1 driver at Mercedes GP.

Published on 05/01/2010 à 12:20

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Is this the start of a long and difficult season for Nico Rosberg? Recruit of choice for Mercedes GP, ex Brawn GP, Keke's son could quickly be relegated to the rank of driver n°2? This is the analysis of the Irishman Eddie Irvine.

In an interview given to ESPN, the 1999 vice World Champion indicated that he was convinced that Michael Schumacher will take precedence over his teammate: “I don’t think Nico can be faster than Michael. I am convinced that Michael is not entering conquered territory. He does not put himself in the shoes of a number 1 but his performances will naturally take him to this position. »

“When I was at Ferrari, I drove more than him in testing, I did the work on the chassis and the tires? and as soon as he got behind the wheel, he was faster than me. He was number 1, the best,” adds Eddie Irvine.