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BREAKING: Michael Schumacher reverses decision to race in F1

Posted by Hootan Mahallati | August 11, 2009 | In ferrari formula 1 motorsports news

In a blow to Formula 1 fans the world over, Michael Shumacher has announced that he will not return to Formula 1. As many know, Michael has been dabbling with motorcycle racing and injured his neck in an accident. Although everyone was aware that he still felt the effects of the injury as he entered his preparation period, it was believed that it was nothing but a sore neck and that exercise would get him back up to speed. Not so.

Here's the announcement from a clearly miffed Michael himself:

"Yesterday evening, I had to inform Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo and Team Principal Stefano Domenicali that unfortunately I'm not able to step in for Felipe. I really tried everything to make that temporary comeback possible, however, much to my regret it didn't work out. Unfortunately we did not manage to get a grip on the pain in the neck which occurred after the private F1-day in Mugello, even if medically or therapeutically we tried everything possible.

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 Formula 1 yet. This are the clear results of the examinations we did on the course of the past two weeks and the final examination yesterday afternoon. As there were no improvements after the day in Mugello, I decided at short notice on Sunday to do that thorough examination already yesterday.

I am disappointed to the core. I am awfully sorry for the guys of Ferrari and for all the fans which crossed fingers for me. I can only repeat that 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."

What now? Ferrari has to make a decision on which test driver to put in Massa's forcibly-vacated seat in Valencia. Word is that Ferrari has already given the nod to Luca Badoer, but no official word has been released as of yet.

[Source: Micahel Schumacher's Official Site]

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