Schumi wants to defend his title

Michael Schumacher has not yet gleaned the results he wanted for his return to Formula 1 but remains ambitious in this 2010 season. The seven-time F1 World Champion aims to retain a title acquired during the Race of Champions in a pair with Sebastian Vettel, the Nations Cup. A trophy won in 2007 and 2008 at Wembley, then in 2009 in Beijing. “ I'm sure we'll have a lot of fun there, says Schumi. Especially Sebastian and I, who have to defend our title. »

This year, the Race of Champions should leave Asia after a single edition in Beijing. It is Michael Schumacher himself who reveals it on his official website. “ It's going to be a great event and the fact that it's being held in Germany is doubly great., confides the pilot Mercedes. And it?s impeccable that it takes place indoors in Düsseldorf, not only for us, but also for the fans, who won?t be cold. »

Michael Schumacher is also expected to take part in the individual race. The German driver will meet his compatriot and Nations Cup teammate, Sebastian Vettel. “ It's going to be exciting. We are both used to getting to the semi-finals, or at least quite far. The best would of course be if we could both make it to the final, before seeing how it goes. It will be a great moment for both of us. » The German driver will certainly be motivated to win in front of his home crowd. Despite his seven World Champion titles, he has paradoxically never won the Champion of Champions trophy.

But it is the atmosphere more than the competition that pleases the German driver. “ The atmosphere is unique, confides Schumi. On the one hand, it's pure fun. On the other hand, when you sit in the car, you take things seriously and you want to give the best of yourself. But the races are very short and the atmosphere is just as important. It?s relaxed, there are no meetings, there is no need to work on the settings. You just have to sit in the car, go as fast as you can, with or without success, then sit down with your colleagues and have a great time. »