Schumacher prepares before Valencia

For his return to Formula 1, Michael Schumacher is not doing things by halves. The seven-time world champion is working hard and has already lost three kilograms.

Published on 04/08/2009 à 16:46

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Michael Schumacher doesn't want to miss his return Formula 1. The German is giving his all to be ready on August 23 for the European Grand Prix in Valencia. After completing 67 laps of the Mugello circuit on Friday, behind the wheel of a F2007, Schumacher announced that he was continuing his program.

« I am currently in the middle of my preparation for the upcoming race “, he declared on his website. “ I have already lost three kilos although it is important that I also gain muscle. The tests went well. I just have to admit that my neck hurts a little He continued.

On the other hand, it seems unlikely to see the Red Baron in an F60 before Friday August 21, the first day of testing for the European Grand Prix. Indeed, while Ferrari requested an exemption to carry out a test session at the wheel of the F60, many voices were raised in the paddock to prevent this exemption.