Michael Schumacher: 2011 season starts now, first three races a roller-coaster ride – Formula 1 News
Seven-time World Champion, Michael Schumacher, has said that the 2011 Formula 1 season for the Mercedes team will start in Turkey for real. Schumacher added that the first three races were a little like a roller-coaster ride.
Mercedes team had an off start to the 2011 season opener in Melbourne, where both Schumacher and Nico Rosberg were not able to see the chequered flag after crashing their cars in the opening part of the race.
The same demon followed the team in Malaysia where their Qualifying speeds were not impressive and then in the race, both Germans were unable to bring the car home in satisfactory positions.
Mercedes team showed their true pace only in China, when Rosberg was the race leader for a good part on the circuit, before his fuel level got critical and slowed him down.
Schumi expressed his feelings about the season so far and said, “The first three races felt a little like a rollercoaster of emotions. We were all disappointed in Melbourne and Malaysia but, after leading the race in Shanghai, we have confirmed the potential
of our car.”
The 42-year-old German also commented that the Turkish Grand Prix will show a clearer picture of the car, MGP-W02.
Team Principal, Ross Brawn also chipped in and said, “The team and drivers have worked extremely hard in the short break before the European season begins to ensure that we continue to move forward. We have a fundamentally good car and we need to achieve
its full potential in the races to come.”
Brawn further added that the car is working well and hopefully in Turkey, it will achieve its’ target.
Previously, Schumi had denied rumours about him being left out of the team. Schumi said that he will complete his three years contract with the team and will move forward to become Mercedes’ brand ambassador later.
With both Germans ready to put up a show, Brawn can hope for a better race in Turkey which will be held on May 8, at the Istanbul Park Circuit, Istanbul.
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