David Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher has called off his Formula One comeback due to injury. Schumacher had been tempted out of retirement by Ferrari to replace Felipe Massa for the rest of the season after the Brazilian suffered a fractured skull and brain concussion at the Hungarian GP. However Schumacher has now admitted that a neck injury, caused by a bike accident, will prevent him making a remarkable comeback to the sport. Speaking on his official website, the 40-year-old confirmed: "Yesterday evening, I had to inform Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo and team principal Stefano Domenicali that unfortunately I'm not able to step in for Felipe. "I really tried everything to make that temporary comeback possible, however, much to my regret it didn't work out. "Unfortunately we did not manage to get a grip on the pain in the neck which occurred after the private F1-day in Mugello, even if medically or therapeutically we tried everything possible." Schumacher suffered "fractures in the area of head and neck" in the accident in February. And the German driver admitted that he had been left disappointed by the fact he will now not be able to race. "I am disappointed to the core," he said. "I am awfully sorry for the guys of Ferrari and for all the fans which crossed fingers for me. I can only repeat that I tried everything that was within my power." [url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12433_5484295,00.html]http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12433_5484295,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicky-27 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Ow I am disappionted to was looking forward to seeing Schumacher back, perhaps Ralf can fill in instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 You know how it is Vicky, when you hit 30+ you take longer to recover from injuries and cannot compete anymore with the young'uns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicky-27 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Here David prezzie for you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perky1106 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I read he didn't have the required fitness level either. A shame really but it shows how remarkably fit you have to be to drive an F1 car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 They asked me to step in although I'm busy on Sunday's so couldn't make it, had the race been on a Tuesday or Wednesday I could of been driving for Ferrari. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perky1106 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Originally posted by David;27746 They asked me to step in although I'm busy on Sunday's so couldn't make it, had the race been on a Tuesday or Wednesday I could of been driving for Ferrari. You could control the car with an XBox 360 controller from your armchair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I might not win as much as I used to? Owh! me neck! I cana go on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicky-27 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Guppy love eh David stopping you from being an F1 driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perky1106 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 And they called it ... Guppy love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 have you seen the gob on some of them chub!! wonder if you can teach them tricks???:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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