Schuey-mania hits again

Motorsport.com: News channel: "As many people in Formula One already predicted, with the return of Michael Schumacher, the Schuey-mania is also back, and it is in full swing already. Schumacher will return to the Formula One grid on March 14 during the Bahrain Grand Prix, exactly 1240 days after he drove his last race for Ferrari during the Brazilian Grand Prix at Sao Paulo in 2006."

Fernando Alonso plays down Ferrari dominance in Valencia

Fernando Alonso plays down Ferrari dominance in Valencia | Ferrari | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1: "Fernando Alonso has played down Ferrari's dominance at the Valencia test this week, after the Italian team topped the timesheets on all three days."

Michael Schumacher -'I don't expect to be winning right from the start'

Interview: Michael Schumacher -'I don't expect to be winning right from the start' | Mercedes | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1: "Are you happy after two days back in the car?
Michael Schumacher: Yes I am indeed happy. I had a good first day, a rather shortish run on Monday, but today we had a full day. We had a little hydraulic leak that stopped us at the end, but all in all, very positive feedback. The car is running very smoothly and very nicely. I am looking very positively at the season."

Mercedes off the pace at Valencia test

Mercedes off the pace at Valencia test - Ross Brawn | Mercedes | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1: "Mercedes team principal Ross Brawn has admitted his new car is not as fast as some of its competitors, but is hoping to iron out its minor faults before the next test in Jerez."

New Ferrari ‘very different’ from ‘09 car

New Ferrari ‘very different’ from ‘09 car - F1 | ITV Sport: "Ferrari design chief Nikolas Tombazis says the Maranello squad’s latest car is fundamentally different from its unsuccessful 2009 challenger.

Despite relatively stable technical regulations, Tombazis revealed at Ferrari’s launch on Thursday that the F10 design is not an evolution of the F60 but a significant departure."

Ferrari launches new F10 car in Maranello

Ferrari launches new F10 car in Maranello | Ferrari | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1: "Ferrari became the first team to launch its 2010 car, unveiling its new F10 challenger in Maranello on Thursday morning.

The car was due to get its first run on Ferrari's Fiorano test track the same afternoon, but this was called off due to the track being covered in ice. After a lacklustre performance last year, which saw the team score just one victory, it decided to scrap the development of its 2009 car mid-season and focus on the F10."

Schumacher wanted to drive for Ferrari - Luca di Montezemolo

Schumacher wanted to drive for Ferrari - Luca di Montezemolo | Ferrari | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1: "The team asked Schumacher to replace the injured Felipe Massa last year, but the seven-time champion had to decline the offer due to a neck injury. Di Montezemolo claims it was this that sparked Schumacher's interest in an F1 comeback and that he would have chosen Ferrari over Mercedes if it had been possible. Labelling Schumacher's switch as a 'misdeed', di Montezemolo added that he was not concerned about Schumacher taking any technical information from Ferrari to his new team."

Schumacher could stay in F1 after his three-year contract runs out

Schumacher could stay in F1 after his three-year contract runs out | Mercedes | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1: "He will make his return to Formula One this year, after signing a deal to race until the end of 2012 with the German team. He has admitted that it might take some time before he is back at his best, and told German newspaper Bild that he might stay in F1 beyond the length of his current contract."

All smiles so far for Rosberg and Schumacher at Mercedes

All smiles so far for Rosberg and Schumacher at Mercedes - Action Shots - Photographs - F1 | ITV Sport: "All smiles so far for Rosberg and Schumacher at Mercedes"

Schumacher snaps at media

Schumacher snaps at media | Mercedes | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1: "Questions over the manner he won his seven world championships got under the skin of Michael Schumacher at the Mercedes launch on Monday.

During the course of a media session, Schumacher was asked if he was returning to F1 to prove he could win without resorting to questionable tactics. He replied frostily: 'Ninety-one victories, seven titles, you win only in a bad way … yeah, you're right, I need to prove [myself] now.'"

Schumi eager for pre-season to begin

Schumi eager for pre-season to begin - F1 | ITV Sport: "The 41-year-old legend, back on the grid this year after a three-year hiatus, prepared for his return to F1 track action next month by spending three days in a GP2 development car at Jerez, with the outing allowing him to test his fitness levels in a single-seater for the first time since last August."

Superstitious Schumacher given Nico's number

Superstitious Schumacher given Nico's number | Mercedes | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1: "Mercedes GP's first signing was Rosberg, and as such he was entered with the FIA under the No.3. This meant that Schumacher was due to take No.4, but a Mercedes spokeswoman confirmed the team and the FIA have approved the switch.

'Michael has a preference for odd numbers,' she said. 'He asked if he could be the odd number and we were happy to accept.'"

Schumacher named US driver of the decade

Schumacher named US driver of the decade | Formula 1 | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1: "In a public vote, Schumacher, the seven-times world Formula One champion, edged out Jimmie Johnson, the only man to win four consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup championships. Moto GP legend Valentino Rossi was third with Sebastien Loeb, the winner of six consecutive World Rally championships, in fourth."

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Alonso: Schu return is extra motivation

Alonso: Schu return is extra motivation - F1 | ITV Sport: "Fernando Alonso has admitted the return of old title rival Michael Schumacher has created an extra source of motivation for him ahead of the new season, as he attempts to follow in the legend’s footsteps at Ferrari."

Schumacher wraps up GP2 test

Schumacher wraps up GP2 test | Mercedes | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1: "'I could really drive a lot on this last day of testing and it worked out perfectly,' he said. 'I am very happy with the way testing went here: we worked well, times and consistency went 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!'"