After returning to F1 on 2010, Michael Schumacher has done such a good job for Mercedes, that they have decided to offer him a new contract.
Schumachers contract runs until the end of this season, but German newspaper Bild says that Mercedes are very keen on keeping the former seven time world champion for another two years.
Schumacher turned 43 in January, and though he is yet to win his first race for Mercedes, he seems hungry and interested in developing the car and the team around him. According to Bild, the contract has already been printed. All the team needs now, is a signature from Schumacher.
“Before we talk to any other candidate, our first contact will definitely be Michael,” confirmed team boss Ross Brawn.
It’s difficult to say how we would assess Michael Schumacher, Mercedes driver 2010-12 , if he wasn’t Michael Schumacher, 7 World Champion. His performance against Rosberg has been credible but not outstanding. However, whilst I was never a Schumacher fan, it would be good to see him really compete just one more time.