Schumacher is 'super-fit' - manager

Motorsport.com: News channel: "A recent medical check with his sports doctor Johannes Peil showed Michael Schumacher to be in a high state of health, the German's manager Willi Weber has revealed.

Intense rumours suggest the seven time world champion is on the cusp of announcing his return to the grid next year with Mercedes GP."

Michael Schumacher fit to race in 2010

Michael Schumacher fit to race in 2010 | Formula 1 | F1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1: "However, his return now appears to be set after his manager Willi Weber told the Cologne newspaper Express that his driver is 'super-fit' and that the 40-year-old's doctor is pleased with his progress."

Ferrari boss had concerns over Alonso

Ferrari boss had concerns over Alonso | Ferrari | F1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1: "'I spoke about [his doubts] with [Stefano] Domenicali maybe 1,000 times, not 100, 1,000 times, and I spoke with Alonso. I told him: 'If you come to drive for us, you drive for a team, you drive for a group, you don't drive for yourself. If you want a team, then you do your own team, fantastic, like John Surtees . In Ferrari we want to put you in the best condition to win. If not, we will never hire you'.'"

Schumacher comeback almost certain says Ferrari boss

Schumacher comeback almost certain says Ferrari boss | Ferrari | F1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1: "Betraying signs of bitterness at the possibility of Schumacher severing his long-standing links with Ferrari for the first time, di Montezemolo indicated he did not understand the logic of his return. 'There must be another one who looks like him. He is German, has the same name, same age, 40 or 41, and has decided to try again. I like this person but he is another Michael. The one I know confirmed to me he would finish his career at Ferrari."

Bernie: Schumacher return looks likely

Bernie: Schumacher return looks likely - F1 | ITV Sport: "Bernie Ecclestone says he would “be surprised” if Michael Schumacher isn’t now on the grid with Mercedes in 2010, as speculation surrounding a comeback for the German legend continues to gather pace."

Ferrari would allow Schumi switch

Ferrari would allow Schumi switch - F1 | ITV Sport: "And while neither the Schumacher camp nor Mercedes have failed to either confirm or deny the growing rumours, any return for the German legend with Mercedes would mean he would have to cut his official ties with Ferrari after 14 fruitful years – the 40-year-old having continued to act as an advisor to its F1 and road car programmes since retiring at the end of 2006."

Fry hints Schumacher return is on

Fry hints Schumacher return is on | Mercedes | F1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1: "Speculation that Michael Schumacher will return to Formula One hit its highest point yet after Mercedes CEO Nick Fry hinted Schumacher was at the top of his list to partner Nico Rosberg at the German team.

Schumacher has been linked to a race drive at Mercedes for 2010 with some sections of the German press saying that a deal is all but signed. On Monday Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo said that Schumacher was free from his Ferrari contract to seek a drive elsewhere, meaning only the German's neck injury - which ruled him out of a return in 2009 - could prevent him from making a comeback."

Schu's manager hints at Christmas delay

F1 : Schu's manager hints at Christmas delay - SCHUMACHER - F1-Live.com: "The seven-time World Champion's long-time manager Willi Weber was scheduled to meet on Monday with Schumacher in Stuttgart, although he insisted the location has nothing to do with the proximity of the Mercedes/Daimler headquarters.

But afterwards, Weber said 'I don't know yet' when asked by the Cologne publication Express for more information about Schumacher's plans for next year."

Schumacher/Mercedes rumours continue to grow

F1 : Schumacher/Mercedes rumours continue to grow - SCHUMACHER - F1-Live.com: "In the absence of a clear denial or an official announcement, speculation that Michael Schumacher is planning to return to F1 next year with Mercedes GP continues to grow.

The 40-year-old seven-time World Champion's father Rolf told the Cologne newspaper Express: 'Michael is training every day like crazy. He's not doing that for nothing.'"