Michael Schumacher plans to be karting test driver in 2013 – Formula 1 news
Michael Schumacher, who has said goodbye to the sport, says that he is planning to be a karting test driver in 2013.
Schumacher took his first retirement back in 2006 and returned to Formula 1 in 2010 as Mercedes driver. Even though, he was completely outclassed by his teammate, Nico Rosberg in the last two seasons. Nevertheless, he has performed comparatively well in
this season and has secured 13th place finish in the drivers’ championship.
Furthermore, he stood ahead of Paul di Resta of Force India and behind Kamui Kobayashi of Sauber. On the other hand, his compatriot, Rosberg came 9th in the standings.
The record championship holder made the announcement about his retirement following the news of Lewis Hamilton’s move to the Brackley based team in the next season. Moreover, he expressed his gratitude towards his team and fans for all their love and support.
Additionally, the team principal of the Silver Arrows, Ross Brawn paid tribute to the seven-time world champion and said that he is surely the best driver of the last century. He also said that the veteran German driver could have performed better if he
hadn’t faced the technical and tyre management issues which hindered his pace in quite a few races.
Though, Schumacher could not claim any race victory after his comeback, nonetheless, he secured an impressive third podium finish in this season in the European Grand Prix after taking a start from the 12th grid position.
Besides, he asserted that although his aim was to win the championship title which he couldn’t achieve, but he is not feeling upset over his poor performance in the last three season as he has accomplished a lot in his career so far which he will always
cherish in his life ahead.
He also clarified that he is not going to be a Mercedes’ test driver in the coming year and said, “I have signed a contract and will be active as a test driver”.
However, he said that he will be testing karts next year.
“I like karting. It’s always been a big thing for me,” he said.
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