Schumacher sets out on road back to F1

German legend revs up for new season with practice run at Jerez track in Spain

LONDON: Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher set out on the road back to Formula One on Tuesday by testing a GP2 development car in southern Spain.

The 41-year-old German, returning with Mercedes after retiring as a Ferrari driver in 2006, completed 52 laps of the Jerez track before heavy rain and gusty conditions halted the session. He said it was good to be back.