Schumacher, back in 2010?

Luca di Montezemolo likes to get to the end of things. The president of Ferrari, who has already expressed this wish on several occasions, would like his team to be able to run a third car during the Grands Prix of Formula 1 next season. And, to settle into this seat, Montezemolo would see Michael Schumacher ! The president of Ferrari told La Stampa in an interview to be published on Wednesday. “ We continue to fight until each team is allowed to start with three cars next season (and I would happily give one to Michael). I prefer to see three McLaren, three Renault just three cars?any?. With BMW leaving, there is not much to say but much to do. »

If Luca di Montezemolo's wish seems difficult to accept by the FIA, which wants to reduce the costs incurred by the teams, the return of Michael Schumacher could have been effective from the European Grand Prix, if he had not had to give up for medical reasons. The boss of the Scuderia recognizes that he is “ disappointed » but that this decision was inevitable.

During the examinations taken Monday evening, the doctors “ found something wrong, says Montezemolo. He had a small motorcycle accident in February and on the first laps at Mugello he felt something was wrong. Health is no joke. So it's better not to insist. » However, the boss of the Scuderia recognizes that the involvement of the world champion, these last two weeks, has been exemplary. “ He lost four kilos to reach the weight he was in October 2006, during his last race in Brazil. And he responded to my request with great enthusiasm, the enthusiasm of a boy and not that of a retired champion. »

If he had called on Michael Schumacher to replace Felipe Massa, it was because Luca di Montezemolo believed that the German driver was the best choice. “ We are still talking about Michael Schumacher. He is 40 years old, but he is still from another planet. I prefer a champion, even an old one, to a mediocre driver, even if he is young. » Despite everything, the boss of the Scuderia, now that Luca Badoer has been appointed to occupy the seat of the No. 3 Ferrari, supports the Italian driver. “ We have confidence in Luca Badoer, who is one of us. Destiny offers him a unique opportunity. It's up to him to take advantage of it. We will help him with all our might. »