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Schumacher wraps up GP2 test ahead of F1 return
(Agencies)
Updated: 2010-01-15 10:24
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JEREZ - Michael Schumacher successfully wrapped up a GP2 test session Thursday that is expected to aid his return to Formula One.
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 Formula One seven times world champion Michael Schumacher of Germany poses on a GP2 car during a test drive at Jerez circuit in southern Spain, January 12, 2010. Schumacher set his Formula One comeback rolling on Tuesday with a test of a GP2 development car. The 41-year-old German, returning with Mercedes after retiring as a Ferrari driver in 2006, completed 52 laps before heavy rain and gusty conditions halted the session in the afternoon. [Photo/Agencies] |
The 41-year-old German driver had his most productive day, setting a best lap time of 1 minute, 24.621 seconds from 130 laps _ more than he managed over the first two days combined _ around the Jerez Circuit.
Schumacher says everything worked out "perfectly" and that he felt "fit" and "comfortable immediately back in the car."
Schumacher, who will drive for Mercedes after three years in retirement, ran wet tires for 23 laps before switching to slicks as the track was not as wet as the past two days.
Schumacher is helping develop the F1 feeder series' 2011 car.
F1 testing begins February 1.
