Schumi Is Back !!

Schumacher has been linked to Mercedes ever since the German manufacturer took over Brawn GP. The speculation reached a feverish pitch in the last few days. Now it is official. Michael Schumacher has confirmed on his official website that he will come out of retirement to make a sensational Formula 1 return with Mercedes GP next year.

Is it a wise move? Schumacher is statistically the most successful driver in F1 history. Apart from his seven world titles he has 91 wins, 154 podiums and 76 fastest laps. His record speaks for itself. However World Champion Jenson Button is of the opinion that "Michael Schumacher risks damaging his reputation if his comeback to Formula 1 if not as successful as the rest of his record-breaking career."

What about the competition? The Red Bull will certainly be among the front runners. Brawn GP was not the sharpest tool in the box by the close of the 2009 season, teams like McLaren had caught up with them and Red Bull had even surpassed them. The Red Bull was the best car on the grid by the end of the 2009 season. Ferrari stopped developing the 2009 car in August 2009 and started working on the 2010 car. So they have had plenty of time to develop it. McLaren will also be up there among the leaders.

The Brawn GP car had a clear edge at the start of the season. The car however struggled in cooler temperatures. The 2009 car was gentle on the tyres. This will be beneficial in 2010 since the pit-stops will be governed by tyre wear as refueling during the race is banned. The Mercedes engine is widely regarded as the best on the grid. The only potential problem is that the pressure to develop the 2009 car might have prevented the team from devoting resources to the development of the 2010 car.

What is going to be for Schumi in 2010 - Hero or Zero? Michael Schumacher at 90% of his best is still better than the vast majority of the F1 grid. Whatever happens in 2010, this comeback is unlikely to harm his reputation.

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