Following Felipe Massa's near-fatal crash on the weekend, which left the Brazilian in intensive care briefly, Ferrari have announced that Schumacher, who has remained with the company as an adviser, will return behind the wheel in place of Massa until he is fully fit again.
From the Canadian Press:
Ferrari said Wednesday in a statement that the German had agreed to get back in the cockpit until Massa is fit to return. The next race is the European Grand Prix on Aug. 21-23 in Valencia, Spain.
"Though it is true that the Formula One chapter has long been closed for me, it is also true that for team loyalty reasons I cannot ignore that unfortunate situation," the 40-year-old Schumacher said. "But as the competitor I am, I also very much look forward to facing this challenge."
The 28-year-old Massa was hit in the helmet by a loose part from another car and crashed into a protective tire barrier at 190 kilometres per hour during qualifying Saturday at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
The Brazilian receieved multiple skull fractures in the accident and doctors say he will not race again this season.
Between the disputes over power, control, rules, and money, and the added competition and excitement provided by Brawn GP and Red Bull Racing, this F1 season has been an interesting one to follow. The added excitement provided by Schumacher's return, as well as Ferrari and McLaren's recent return to form, should make the latter half of the year even more of interest...
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