AUGUST 11, 2009

No comeback for Michael

Michael Schumacher has concluded that his neck is not up to racing in Formula 1.

Michael Schumacher has concluded that his neck is not up to racing in Formula 1.

Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro has announced that Luca Badoer will drive the car instead.

"I am very unhappy that a problem means that Michael cannot return to racing," commented Luca di Montezemolo. "In the past few days, I could appreciate his great efforts and extraordinary motivation which had spread through the team and fans around the world. No doubt his return would have been good for Formula 1 and I am sure it would have seen him fighting for wins again. In the name of Ferrari and all the fans, I wish to thank him for the strong attachment he displayed for the team in these circumstances. In agreement with Stefano Domenicali, we have therefore decided to give Luca Badoer the chance to race for the Scuderia after he has put in so many years of hard work as a test driver."