From GMM
Bernie Ecclestone has admitted disappointment with Michael Schumacher's return to formula one.
After his disappointing performance season last year, there were high hopes an improved Mercedes car and the new Pirelli tires would lead to a more successful campaign in 2011.
Asked about the seven time world champion's return so far, Bernie Ecclestone told the Swiss newspaper Blick: "I am surprised and disappointed. I would like to see him in a Red Bull because you don't know how good the Mercedes is. Compared to his teammate Rosberg, it (Schumacher's performance) doesn't look good."
"But Michael is a fighter and he can still win. I'll be the first to cheer when he beats Vettel," the Briton laughed.
The German tabloid Express has this week even quoted a doctor as speculating Michael Schumacher might need glasses, but Mercedes' Norbert Haug denies he is over the hill.
"I would not underestimate him or his ability. So far this year his true capabilities have been clear not in results, but in lap times -- yes," the German told Salzburger Nachrichten.
And team boss Ross Brawn is quoted as saying by Reuters: "I think he's pretty resilient and I'm optimistic this weekend he'll be back where we want him."
Bernie Ecclestone has admitted disappointment with Michael Schumacher's return to formula one.
After his disappointing performance season last year, there were high hopes an improved Mercedes car and the new Pirelli tires would lead to a more successful campaign in 2011.
Asked about the seven time world champion's return so far, Bernie Ecclestone told the Swiss newspaper Blick: "I am surprised and disappointed. I would like to see him in a Red Bull because you don't know how good the Mercedes is. Compared to his teammate Rosberg, it (Schumacher's performance) doesn't look good."
"But Michael is a fighter and he can still win. I'll be the first to cheer when he beats Vettel," the Briton laughed.
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The German tabloid Express has this week even quoted a doctor as speculating Michael Schumacher might need glasses, but Mercedes' Norbert Haug denies he is over the hill.
"I would not underestimate him or his ability. So far this year his true capabilities have been clear not in results, but in lap times -- yes," the German told Salzburger Nachrichten.
And team boss Ross Brawn is quoted as saying by Reuters: "I think he's pretty resilient and I'm optimistic this weekend he'll be back where we want him."