Sauber: Schumi a possibility

[Dare]

from Planet F1




Monday 1st October 2012


Michael Schumacher could head to Sauber next after chief executive Monisha Kaltenborn admitted the midfield would be interested in signing him.

The seven-time World Champion has been left without a race-seat for next year's Championship after losing out to Lewis Hamilton.

Hamilton's replacement at McLaren has already been signed with Sergio Perez departing from Sauber and heading to Woking leaving the Swiss team with a seat open.

And that seat could yet go to Schumacher should the 43-year-old want to continue racing.

"Of course it's nice to think of such a possibility, that we can ask ourselves if we can get a seven-time World Champion when he is on the market," Kaltenborn told the Bild.

"Michael has until now been with just big stables which we can't compare ourselves to."

Team owner Peter Sauber has previously admitted an interest in Schumacher, saying he would "immediately" sign the German if he were available.

[Scott]

Hmmm, Willy Weber just planting stories, or could it actually happen? 

[Dare]

Hmmm, Willy Weber just planting stories, or could it actually happen? 

I afraid it's just filling in the news Scotty.

[cosworth151]

Team owner Peter Sauber has previously admitted an interest in Schumacher, saying he would "immediately" sign the German if he were available.

So would Hispania, Caterham or Marussia.

[Scott]

Left out Force India

[Dare]

How about Williams for one more slap in Rueben's face

[Scott]

I'd rank them with Sauber for chances of getting Michael for a drive.  He would cost a lot (not as much as before), but perhaps would bring in more than enough sponsorship to cover his salary

[David]

I'm sure I'm not the only one who would very much like for this to become a reality. 

[Dare]

Seems like were equally divided with members who like Michael
and those who don't

Count me and Monty as those who love him and hope he stays

[Ian]

      

[Willy]

Good move for both if it's true.
And short commute to the factory.

[F1fanaticBD]

Sauber would be not the kind of a team Micheal wants to bid his farewell. If you ask me, Micheal go to Luca, convince him to give you one last drive in Ferrari, finish it where you should. I am not taking anything away from Sauber, but it has been the breeding ground for young drivers, I don't want that to be crammed by a Seven time world champion's legend.

But I am sure, if Peter Sauber wants him, he will be able to convince Schumacher for sure. And I am a bit doubtful about Sauber next year's progress as because, Keys who was responsible for the much of the design of the car has moved to Torro Rosso, so I wonder will Sauber be able to put anything like this season.