Michael Schumacher completed his three-day testing session with a GP2 car yesterday at the Jerez circuit, getting within four tenths of the track record.
The seven-time champion had to run again with wet-weather tyres in the morning but was able to use slicks for the remaining part of the session, covering a total of 1151kms over the three days of the test.
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Schumacher's best lap of the day was a 1m24.621s, four tenths slower than the record set by Kamui Kobayashi at the Spanish track in October, 2008.
"I could really drive a lot on this last day of testing and it worked out perfectly," Schumacher said.
"I am very happy with the way testing went here: we worked well, times and consistency were well, we could do everything we had scheduled to do. I feel fit, I felt comfortable immediately back in the car - hey, let's go for it!"
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Re: Schuey stuns with his test pace
1151 kms over 3 days, that's a lot of stamina!
Re: Schuey stuns with his test pace
Talent your born with, i agree, but talking stops when the flag drops on race1, can't wait,can you?
Re: Schuey stuns with his test pace
After the superhuman skill, dedication and domination, you've described perfectly why those who love Schumacher love Schumacher. With this nature always in reserve he overwhelms the world of Grand Prix with his presence.
Alonso has stated that since 2006 he hasn't felt the burning desire to win that Schumacher provoked in him, and although that might be a bit of a snipe at Hamilton, I think he genuinely means it.
Alonso's humble confidence at the moment betrays something significant about his view of his future prospects with Ferrari. There's a sense that he has seen a pathway to great success within the team, whether it comes this year or later.
Still, it's Schumacher's return that has defined the season, and it's so close now that I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas.