Schumacher back at the forefront

Michael Schumacher shone in the Montreal rain. The Mercedes GP driver was on track to score his first podium with the Silver Arrows before being passed by Mark Webber (Red Bull).

Published on 13/06/2011 à 16:56

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Schumacher back at the forefront

Michael Schumacher yesterday reminded his detractors that he was still a seven-time World Champion. Starting from eighth place on the starting grid for the Canadian GP, ​​the German showed bravery, carrying out some great overtaking maneuvers, which allowed him to move into second position.

But the Silver Arrow is not there car the best performer in the field, Michael Schumacher was unable to protect his position against Jenson Button (McLaren) and Mark Webber (Red Bull) and fails on the podium for four tenths behind the Australian.

“I don’t know whether to laugh or cry”, confides the German at the end of the race. “After being second towards the end, I would of course have loved to finish in this place and get back on the podium. But, even if it ultimately didn't work, we can be proud of the result and the great fight we fought. »

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