The dream is over. Michael Schumacher won’t race in Valencia after failing to overcome a neck injury sustained motorbike racing back in February.
Having experienced discomfort in his neck while testing over the last fortnight, Schumacher underwent a final examination at Mugello on Monday. His medical team concluded that he would not be able to cope with the physical stress of a full F1 race.
“We did not manage to get a grip on the pain in the neck which occurred after the private F1 day in Mugello,” Schumacher wrote on his website today. “The consequences of the injuries caused by the bike accident in February, fractures in the area of head and neck, unfortunately have turned out to be still too severe.”
“That is why my neck cannot stand the extreme stresses caused by F1 yet. These are the clear results of the examinations we did on the course of the past two weeks and the final examination on Monday afternoon.”
Ferrari has announced that Schumacher’s seat will be filled by veteran test driver Luca Badoer. The 38-year-old Italian is the Scuderia’s longest-serving test pilot ever, and has competed in 48 Grands Prix since his debut in 1993 – sadly without ever scoring a single point. His last F1 race was very nearly a decade ago, in the 1999 Japanese Grand Prix.
“I am disappointed to the core,” said Schumacher. “I am awfully sorry for the guys of Ferrari and for all the fans who crossed fingers for me.
“I tried everything that was within my power. All I can do now is to keep my fingers crossed for the whole team for the coming races.”
The seven-time world champion is clearly gutted… and so are we. We never thought we’d be sad to hear that Michael Schumacher wasn’t fit enough to dish out a whipping to the plucky Brits, but hell, we’re devastated.
Would’ve been a hell of a show, wouldn’t it?
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO…… .
that sad i wanted to see him he the best f1 driver
Based on Marc Gene’s recent Le Mans performance, I would guess they (Ferrari) will go with him. Gutted for Herr Schumacher of course, I imagine Lewis is unhappy too!
i feel sorry for him…
now that is bittersweet!
I was so happy to hear that i would actually going to see Michael live on Valencia,since i had never got the chance to.
Anyway, the way he prepared for his F1 comeback, has been an example for all current F1 drivers, an has further enhanced his image … (at least in my eyes…)
Life goes on, what can i say?
health and safty busy bodies again
just announced that Luca Badoer will race instead. its a shame we aint gonna see schumacher again, but its just the way it is i guess. Badoer hasnt raced for a decade, i cant see him being up to speed at all, will be very lucky to get points in the first few races he does. if i remember rightly, Luca Badoer has been on top gear, when jeremy was testing the Ferrari 360CS, and Porsche 911 GT3RS. jeremy and Luca had a race around the top gear track
and jeremy was in the Porsche, Badoer in the 360 CS. Badoer seemed pretty fast then but he lost to jeremy….
Everyone who scooped up a ticket to Valencia to see Schumi race will be punching their crotch or pulling out their hair in frustration.
If Jeremy Clarkson needed another reason to hate motorcycles this should make the list.
extremely shocked by the news and disappointed it would have been nice for him to beat everyone else especially Hamilton.
NOOOOOOO
:’(
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, it’s incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !
p.p.s i don’t care if he supports my fave footy team,lewis is rubbish,end of
):(
Too bad… it would have been a hell of show!
Too bad for all the people who bought a ticket for Spa-Francorchamps. Up until the news about the possible return of Schumacher, ticket sales were very poor, but after the news 1 ticket was sold for every 3 minutes or so. The organisers aren’t complaining I think
Well it’s a shame, but taking a risk racing with his neck injury is stupid. He does not have to prove anything, we all know he can drive, I’m sure that Hamilton will be relieved, will not loose face in the next race,he can keep sucking on his babybottle, by the way I think he will (again) take himself out in the first corner at Valancia.
Bugger
NOOOOOO, such a shame,
I was really looking forward to watching Schumi going through Eau Rouge in Spa as i’m actually going over there to watch the race. Would have been amazing!!!!!!
but that’s also good news, now he can be stiggy again
and the series of TG can continue
Hardly surprising.
That is really sad i really wanted to see schuey destroy kimis lap times… Why dont they go with massa? Oh yeah…
Yes it’s sad that he cant race, but everyone who says Hamilton will be relieved is talkin through their trumpets. Hamilton always said he wanted to race against Schumacher and was disappointed he never got the chance. If anything he’ll be just as gutted as everyone else.
I AM SO SAD ABOUT THE NEWS.I DO WISH THAT BOTH DRIVERS GET BETTER. BUT I CAN SAY THE TEST DRIVERS ARE BOTH VERY GOOD.IT WILL BE A BAD SEASON FOR FERRARI NOW BECAUSE OF BRAWNS AND RED BULLS SUCCESS BUT IT LOOKS LIKE LEWIS.H WILL START TO IMPROVE.
They should just get the STIG to race… then they will always wonder… ‘Some say he is Michael Schumacher…’ Heck, it would make for an interesting grid interview with Brundle…
Was too good to be true any ways!
I think Eddie Jordan got it right.
Wasn’t it a certain Australian that raced with after breaking both his leg and shoulder?
Hmmmm.
What’s the matter Schu, not quick enough anymore?
stupid motorbikes caused this.
If he can’t spell his own name, how would he be able to drive an F1 car?
NOOOOOO not the Schu!
I wanted to see him race more than anything!
very sad…
WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY YYYYYYYYYYY! I hate you now shcumacer grrrrrrrrr you shouldnt be rideing anyway!
come on!!!! i waited so long to see iceman nd schumi together in the same team!!!!
Haha, now I see why clarkson hates Motorbikes. They crush F1 fans dreams. I totally understand JC!
But on the other hand, NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a farce, couldn’t he see this coming??
More important.. as per Stefano Domenicali the new rules to help overtaking are a farce also, finally an insider who speaks out loud that the ugly wings do not work. Wingdims 2010 back to 2008 proportions please!!!!
no.28 why would u bother
and im pretty sure he wouldnt sign off with kisses anyway
im disappointed, very very disappointed
twould be intresting to see his test times
I think this is just proof that motorcycles have no plus points about them…in any way!
It would be a good chance for all the F1 fans…
Shame that schi’s not comin back, good luck to badoer tho, he may not have raced for 10 yesrs but hes been ferarris main test driver since 98, so hes hardly rusty, lets hope he gets in the points
Why don’t they put Rossi in for a race? There is no MotoGP that wknd anyway ..
agreed with post 41
He’s rich, he accomplished more than any of the current drivers could dream of, he was on retirement not on stand by so who can blame him? It was nice till it lasted. If all the teams agreed to give him a shot on the f60 so he can see if he’s still game why not let him? If it wasn’t for Williams (and later red bull) maybe we would have known sooner and avoided such a build up for a big disappointment.
F1 is really getting better and better, thank you Mosley. Valencia is shaping up to be a smashing GP. No Alonso, No Schumacher, No Massa, who’s gonna drive next? The iron lady?
This is such a shame, I was so looking forward to seeing schumacher back on the track. It wouldn’t have mattered if had done well or not, it would just be great to watch him. People bought tickets for Valencia when they really only wanted to see Schu, and now, I pity you. F1 had entered a new era of racing when schu was coming back, with ticket sales up and all, now its as if its going backwards.
Its a sad sad situation.
Well Luca Badoer (or however you spell it) will qualify into Q2 only and end up bringing up the rear in the race. They should put Alonso in that car and test him seeming as Renault are banned. The absense of Alonso and Schumacher will probably make spectators in Valencia want a refund on their tickets.
Schumi wanted to put his neck on the line…
…but his neck said no!
What a shame!
Oh No! What a kick in the teeth that is, I was looking forward to seeing Schuey in action on the Grand Prix circiut and now he can’t.
I will still watch it anyway but it just won’t be the same without him racing in it.
Get better soon Michael.
xoxox
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww www… pity.
Well, at least they had one track, with Sold-out Tickets, bugger though.
Forza Luca, that’s the chance of your lifetime.
oh, and sorry for Michael. It would have been nice.
This is a huge ‘oh cock’. Tet another reason why we hate motorbikes. Oh and dogeatdog (post 26), schumacher certainly is quick enough it’s just that he doesn’t want his head ripped off now would he.
That is a real shame: we would have had an old dog showing some young pups a thing or two about motor racing – a true racer always at 110%. I am really sorry that we will not see Schumi racing – it would have been great to see.
It’s a shame… but does he have a chance of returning if his neck gets better? maybe in a few races… I hope he can…
I’ve waited 3 years to see Schumacher vs. Hamilton in an official F1 race. I’m devastated! I mean, who wouldn’t want to see that?! That race would’ve been LEGENDARY!!!
it’s ok now he can watch top gear all the time
@Rob: then maybe instead of Badoer maybe JC should step in instead?
I knew something like this was bound to happen. Its too good to be true after all. Still, would’ve been nice…
Boooooo, bet the current F1 drivers are gutted too
Aw man, thats such a shame, I was so looking forward to watching the legendary Schu on the track!
He’d always said it was in the balance due to his health though, shame…shame!
and No.28! Schumacher is so devestated he can’t spell his own name right! LOL!!
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What a damn fine publicity stunt that all was..
Put JV in the car! he’ll keep us entertain with his attitude for sure! He’s baggy overalls are awesome!
JV in a Fezza F1. and put his late dad’s legendary no12 on the car. Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet. I will not complain if he crash it after a couple of lap though..
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Damn! I was really looking forward to having Shuey and Lewis on track together… BOO HISS!!!
i think shuey has not got what it takes and he nose it because lewis hamilton will show him up. Evan lewis has had a slow start to the season.
THE WORLD CHAMP IS BACK
POST 13 U SPEAK POO SORT YOUR LIFE OUT
IAM GLAD HE IS NOT COMIING BACK HE IS crap !!!!!!!!!
And iam with post 63
So close yet so far……. All the best for Luca Badoer…..
i think it’s not a matter of his neck injuries.
he announced his comeback to boost ticket sales for the rest of the season.
or, if it was genuine, he then realized that he was too slow on track (his time at mugello on f2007 was several seconds slower than the track record – barrichello f2004).
very very sad, i had already booked a flight to monza, was looking forward to see him there
ah, and if im not mistaken, badoer is the man who drove the most kilometers on a ferrari f1 ever.. all the best to him!
nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnoooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shit happens…bring in Barrichello instead, or Ervine
ohhhhh what a damn shame. he had nothing to prove so why was he comin back anyway. probly was a publicity stunt now i think about it
I actually don’t mind coz i don’t think its fair for Ferrari to be able to replace a good driver with an amazing driver. if only this had all happened to Brawn….. Aaaah happy thoughts.
@noel_belfast barrichello is already racing for Brawn
STIGGIE, BEST YOU KEEP YOUR OVIES ON NOW THAT THE GERMAN CANT MAKE IT………………
That surely proves that he isn’t the Stig. Motorbikes…never!
Incidentally, Luca Badoer has also appeared on Top Gear. In the 360CS vs 911GT3 test, he was unable to pull away from Jeremy in the (slower) Porsche.
Oh no n great driver has lost his chans to shine agn
Damn! I already took a day of from work for the friday practice!
NOOOOOOOO Y? Y? Y? did Schumi have to just cancel like that? this was going to be the greatest day ever for Ferrari but now he has just cancelled his comeback! this is absolutely terrible!
wtf
wtf
wtf
why
why
why
i was soooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooo lookin forward to seing him race again
Can Ferrari hire the Stig instead? The season is over and he has all the time in the world.
Pity he is not going to race. I was against his being given the opportunity to test within the 2009 test ban, but was also looking forward to seeing him again against the new bloods.
Badoer has never been good, unfortunately. So, if it was up to me, I would put Takuma Sato. He’s not very good, but damn would have him made an excellent show crashing everyone in the lead out.
Theres nothing wrong with his neck they are just saving face cos he cant post quick enough lap times anymore.
@Yankeedoodle – i would love jeremy to race but if schumacher isnt fit enough for it i very much doubt he will be lol!
i guess badoer has put in years of honest testing for ferrari when he could have so easily walked away so he could race again, im sure he got offers and me must have been frustrated at not competing for almost a decade. surely a competitive driver needs to satisfy the buzz of racing, its why they got into the sport in the first place, so i wonder if badoer still has it? he is 38 after all
“That is why my neck cannot stand the extreme stresses caused by F1 yet.”
Interesting wording, especially the yet part. Could that be forshadowing to a return during a later part of the season?
@ comment 71
He isnt too slow, loads of lap records have been set in 2004 cars.
Melbourne: M.Schumacher – Ferrari V10 – 2004. 1:24.125
Sepang: F. Alonso – Renault V10 – 2005. 1:32.582
Sakhir: M. Webber – Williams-BMW V10 – 2005. 1:29.527
Istanbul: J. Montoya – McLaren-Merecedes V10 – 2005. 1:24.770
Monaco: K. Raikkonen – McLaren-Mercedes V8 – 2006. 1:13.532
Montreal: R. Schumacher – Williams-BMW V10 – 2004. 1:12.275
Magny Cours: J. Montoya – Williams-BMW V10 – 2004. 1:13.377
Silverstone: K. Raikkonen – McLaren-Mercedes V10 – 2004. 1:16.150
Hockenheim: M. Schumacher – Ferrari V10 – 2004. 1:13.306
Hungaroring: R. Barrichello – Ferrari V10 – 2004. 1:18.436
Spa: K. Raikkonen – McLaren-Mercedes V10 – 2004. 1:44.701
Monza: J. Montoya – Williams-BMW V10 – 2004. 1:19.525
Shanghai: M. Schumacher – Ferrari V10 – 2004. 1:32.238
Interlagos: R. Barrichello – Ferrari V10 – 2004. 1:09.822
^^^^^^^^^ NO!
Noooooooooo
got tickets to spain just to see him
is really a shame i feel sorry for him
Lmao, yeah cumon guys keep slagging off luca badoer, by the way he’s been testing for ferrari for the past TEN years, so its not like hes been sitting around waiting for an invite to another top gear show LOL
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHYYYYYYY???????????????? ???????????????????????? ???????????????????????? ????????????
DAMN I WAS SO EXCITED TO SEE HIM RACE, DAMN YOU MOTORBIKES, NOW I JUST HOPE FOR MASSA TO RECOVER, OR WELL IF HE DOESNT FOR THE NEXT YEAR FOR SCHUMI TO RECOVER AND TAKE HIS PLACE
looks like it, the stig has handed his notice in at top gear !!!!!!
wouldnt have anything to do with what you said on the show last week would it??
That’s bad news of course it would have been a nice show. JV wants to comeback in F1 so why not give him a go…I always wanted to see him on a good car.
Quit the Booooos and Noooos. Just as somebody fills in for Felipe Massa
its cool,he still obviously got the passion! watch his space!!!
DAMN YOU MICHAEL SHUMACHERS NECK!!!!
I HOPE HE REPLACES RAIKKINON NEXT SEASON AND KIMI GOES TO RALLYING!!!
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GET WELL SOON FELIPE
I feel bummed ! I spent a fortune on my Monza ticket and to fly from Chicago to Milan. Damn British Airways wont even refund my ticket.
I wish Schumi a quick recovery. Would have loved to see him go balls out with these new pups on the track.
Shame. It would have been realy good to watch the greatest going up against the new guys. Hope he and Massa recover soon.
motorbikes are the stupidest thing that humans have eveeerrrrrrr built!!!!
i really looked forward to see schueey race hamilton out there!
carnt bellev it
I’m turning off my computer now!
its amazing how the show is suddenly shoe maker pro while it always mocked him when talking about certain cars … the ferrari f430 if i may recall …
Disappointing. I really did want to see the 7-time world champion to race again. Miserable news
might not be such a bad thing. Chances are he wouldn’t have performed as well as he did in his hey-day, so now our last on-track memories of him are of the immortal great, not the out of touch old man that may have hit the grid at Valencia.
that was all publicityy for people to buy tiketes like meee noooooooooooooooooooooooo oo
Yasssssssssssssss!
oh well… another one bites the dust!
whats goin on with f1 drivers felipes head injury and now schueys neck this is not fair
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
DAMN DAMN DAMN DAMN DAMN DAMN DAMN DAMN DAMN
ITS JUST NOT FAIR!!!!
Seriously, properly, totally, absolutely… gutted
But I bet Kimi’s pretty pleased, Schumi would have wiped the floor with him :p
Booooooooooooooooooo
:(:(:(:(:(:(
P.S. Is it me, or is this the end of ‘legends’ in F1, Schumi was the last really. The most sucessful guy in F1 at the moment is Fernando, and he has nowhere near the same number of wins/poles/championships as Michael.
Where have all the legends gone?
wait and see – as I read on a german page he only said “No” to Valencia. If he recovers faster than Massa there’s a little chance for Spa and Monza…
their just one thing to say OOOOOOO Cock
That really sad and sucks.
F1 will never be the same again without Shumi. Today F1 is really boring, and not awesome. Sad really sad. AND I’ve GOT TWO WORDS FOR F1 NOW, SUCK IT!
noooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!:(
definitely got to be rossi or loeb now
mai wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh bugger, so wanted to see schumi whip hamiltons ass and set fire to F1 again … wishing Filepe a quick and full recovery, Oh and Michael too, of course…
Oh no I was looking forward to see Schumacer race Hamilton, the cars are of a equal match between Mcleran and Ferrari.
Stupid motorbikes.
In 1999 luca badoer nearly finshed 4th in minardi but had a gearbox faliare
maybe hes bin a star hidden away for years and no really noticed
just a thought!
Schumi had a closer look at the 2009 cars and thought, damn those are to ugly to race, forget it !
Why did they choose badoer remember tg’s 360 cs test when he was racing jeremy in a car that turned out to be the exact speed as the gt3 rs and he lost why is he racing again if he can’t even beat a middle aged baldin bloke ( no offence jeremy) I mean come on there are bound to be more talented drivers to replace shumi.
this is very good and i absouloutley love it !
WELL DONE !
4th (nearly) for minardi that is brilliant mabey thare is a hidden star inside….
ps. here is that race where he nearly finished 4th
unbelievable
i wads so looking forward to big schu’s comeback
devastating
Ok I’ll apologise in advance from changing topic a wee bit, but search USF1 car, and look at the first link. If it looks like that, I will piss myself laughing. In fact, any confirmation it’ll look like that?
thats the biggest let down ever
does this open doors for other legends like Nigel Mansell, Damon Hill or Jackie Stewart…
now that would be fun……………
oh thats a shame.Im a big fan of stiggy.
noooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooo =-(
Come on, haven’t we seen enough of him?
What F1 needs is better regulations and 3 cars per team instead of ugly cars and unknown crap teams.
GP2 cars are better looking and better competition.
Use the GP2 looks for F1 and bring us 3 McLarens, 3 Ferrari’s, 3 Renaults and so on.
Foghorn
i just spat my dinner out laughing when i saw that
Forget da veyron go with the ssc ultimate aero tt faster than the bugatti veycrap the ssc goes 256.14 mph not 253
On a comletely unrelated note, Stig has just returned from his holiday in Italy!!!
Its such a shame that he can’t race. I would have loved to have seen him beat Raikkonen.
god damn it man i wanted 2 see him win! );
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WTF
I WAS LUKIN 4WRD 2 SEEIN HIM
muy bueno ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡
i hope he still gonna race
HAHA need I say more to all the Shuey saddos that bought Spa tickets coz the “god” was gonna be there. A new era is here in F1 leave the grandads at home
ok I know I’m a little touched, but I can’t believe in the world of the interweb I’m the only one smelling a conspiracy?
It all seems a might handy, no?
well
her we go agne
more boring
redballe or braon gp well win
whats new ?
As we know Felipe is not racing until the end.
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What if Schuey gets beter next month?
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I’m really looking forward to see him racing again.
stupid bikes!
YAY!! Schuey’s not racing, I’m not going to lose anymore!!
I knew Schuey was going to whip my ass, but now I’m safe as houses! Oh shit, what about Red Bull……
Well,well,well. What a concidence Shuey can’t race exactly at the same time as Top Gear are filming the next series!!
Obviously, Stigmacher is “injured” for Ferrari so he can film Top Gear’s new series!
Just a theory, does anyone agree?
I agree with magnum, bollocks to the Veyron, why doesn’t Top Gear feature the SSC Ultimate Aero instead?
The Veyron only does 253mph, the Aero does 256.14mph. Surely that’s fast enough for The Stig?
Although it would have been nice to see Schu in the field again, I’m not that disappointed. He’s still a dirty b*stard and has pulled of some unsportmanly tricks in his career!
Retired is the best place for him!
Who does Lewis support?
Anyways,sad that Schu wont be coming back,would have loved to see a repeat of spa 2000 with another McLaren
LEWIS IS BACK!!!!!
Another conspiracy theory could be: “Big Schuh’s” neck was perfectly well, until he met the Lacetti.
And well: The Veyron might be 3 mph slower, but it still feels like a comfortable car at that speed.Dunno, if the SSC can pull that off.
oops, i meant. the Liana
The Veyron is as ugly as the 2009 F1 cars, lacking style and complete out of proportion. No wonder sponsors are running away, snowplows can hardly be called elegant advertisement material. Take a look at a GP2, damn those look way better..
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Sniff
He’s a right plonker
Lewis is a loser. So are all you english.
From an aussie f1 fan.
And cricket fan. Freddy ‘fall down’ Flintoff. HA.
Are you, by any chance, a V8 fan as well?
Your blogs are awesome
P.S. Could you do one with the title ‘when you walk into a FIA steward only parking lot, you will only see Ferraris’ thx
plz.come back sh.plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz plz pleaeeaaaaaaaaze whenever u can
Hello, it really interesting, thanks