Analysis of the Jerez test
The German, Michael Schumacher (Mercedes), who this year will return to Formula One after being retired for three years, described as "very positive " the test he carried out with a GP2, last week in Jerez de la Frontera’s circuit, declaring he felt as though he had never left.
> "The tests were wonderful; I cannot say the contrary. We’ve had the rain drawback during the first two days, but on the third day we advanced a lot. As a matter of fact we simulated a race with smooth tires. It was much better than I expected, and immediately felt well in the car. It was as if I had never gone," Schumacher stated in an interview in his web page.
> In addition, the seven-times world champion declared that he’s “totally recovered” from the neck problems he suffered last year, and is convinced that “they’re over” and will not cause “any more problems.”
> "Since, December I’ve been physically training very carefully and I feel in very good shape. That’s one of the reasons why I felt so well in the car at Jerez, even thought I’m aware that the Formula One is a different thing. G forces are stronger and higher, so they cannot be compared,” he explained.
> Regarding the World Championship, Schumacher said he “wants to win the Championship" and he’ll fight for it "from the beginning," while simultaneously he praised his new team. "The galaxy that Mercedes has available is unique, with Ross (Brawn) and his winning team, with Mercedes’ expertise, and with the best engine there currently is," he elaborated.
> "AFTER MY WITHDRAWAL I FELT FREE AND RELIEVED ".
> Finally, the German pilot indicated that these three years away from the 'Great Circus' have been good for him and helped him because he felt "free and releived," after two “very demanding” campaigns.
> "Not releived from the races which I have always loved, but of all those things resulting from living under constinuous scrutiny. Taking it easy for three years was good for me," he added.
> Accordingly, now the 'Kaiser' maintains feeling "with totally charged batteries " and "full of energy, again." "I’m aware of how I’ve got that itch to race again and how motivated I am, because I’m looking forward to the competition’s start-up.
> “The time has come to begin all this,” Schumacher concluded.
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