Schumacher�s GP2-Test in Jerez [12-14 th January]

According to Bild, Schumi is going to drive a GP2-Car, one of the Super-Nova´s, in Jerez from 12-14 th January.

Well, let´s discuss

yes after this tests Heidfeld will be confirmed at Mercedes GP...

I'd be just tickled if Heidfeld were confirmed elsewhere tonight and Schumacher bombed the test and Mercedes needed a new driver.

Last GP2 Test in October at Jerez the top times were in the low 1.25s So thats the benchmark for Schumacher if the conditions are similiar. I'm not sure if the post 2009 test included new tyres/components but that should give us a benchmark when he tests for 3 days this week. Not much rubber on day 1 when he tests being the only guy out there!

not going to happen.

no chance to get laptimes from the test?

Edited by showtime, 11 January 2010 - 12:41.

I think he will select gear and go out and turn some lefts and turn some rights and go fast down the straights and come back in and talk to the engineers and have a drink and maybe some food and maybe go to the toilet.

What do you think guys, agree or not?

nice, hope to see his new helmet livery

i'm lookin forward

I think he will select gear and go out and turn some lefts and turn some rights and go fast down the straights and come back in and talk to the engineers and have a drink and maybe some food and maybe go to the toilet.

What do you think guys, agree or not?

I have a feeling you won't. He won't be in a Mercedes, so there won't be Mercedes branding/sponsorship, he won't be unveiling the overalls or car livery so I don't think we'll see his new helmet yet.

yeah a neutral white design is more possible

Like what he wears on Top Gear? 

In preparation for his much-awaited return to Formula One next season with MERCEDES GP PETRONAS, Michael Schumacher will take part in a three-day GP2 Series test session in Jerez, Spain this week.

Following the approval of the FIA, the GP2 Series and the Formula One Testing Committee, Michael will drive the GP2 development car for three days from Tuesday 12 January to Thursday 14 January.

Michael’s desire to drive a high-performance competition vehicle as part of his preparations has found a match in the objectives of the GP2 Series to develop the 2011/2013 car. As GP2 are currently defining the technical features of the Series’ third generation car which will debut in Spring 2011, the Series organisers saw a fantastic opportunity to benefit from Michael’s experience and his legendary technical abilities.

One of the main goals of the three-day test will be to evaluate numerous suspension configurations in order to define several new set-up solutions which will provide more flexibility to GP2 drivers and engineers during the race weekends. Alongside that programme, the test will see the evaluation and validation of updated components, including a new clutch, to be introduced later this year.

GP2 Organiser Bruno Michel said: “Today’s test marks a milestone for the GP2 Series. It is an honour and a privilege for us to have seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher help us to develop our car. The goal of the GP2 Series is to prepare young drivers for Formula One. This test will prove to be very important for the future of our GP2 drivers and will be a confirmation of the high-standards and competitiveness of our Series. Michael’s input and advice will be invaluable. I am confident that his knowledge and unparalleled driving skills will help us to develop a great car for next season.”

Edited by Massa_f1, 11 January 2010 - 13:38.

Bet he pulls out after this test. I can see it now.

already afraid he gonna dominate the season like he used to?

lol Am not afraid am a fan of his. I just cant see how his neck has healed.

He's driving the GP2 development car, not one of the team's cars.

Edited by Trust, 11 January 2010 - 17:02.

It's not associated to a team.

Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher will return to action on Tuesday when he tests a GP2 car at the Jerez circuit in Spain.

The German, who will make a sensational return to Formula 1 racing with the Mercedes GP team this year, will take part in a private test at the Spanish circuit, using a GP2 car run by the Super Nova team.

A spokesperson for Schumacher confirmed to AUTOSPORT the test will run from Tuesday to Thursday. The German will drive the GP2 development car in the test, which has been approved by the FIA.

"Today's test marks a milestone for the GP2 Series," said GP2 boss Bruno Michel. "It is an honour and a privilege for us to have seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher help us to develop our car. The goal of the GP2 Series is to prepare young drivers for Formula 1.

"This test will prove to be very important for the future of our GP2 drivers and will be a confirmation of the high-standards and competitiveness of our Series. Michael's input and advice will be invaluable. I am confident that his knowledge and unparalleled driving skills will help us to develop a great car for next season."

Schumacher, who had to rule out a return to F1 last year because of neck problems, is not allowed to test Formula 1 machinery until next month.

Two highlighted contradicting things!

The news doesn't mention Super Nova: some posters here did.

Would you accept that GP2, who are running the test, probably know what car they are using?

Edited by ivanalesi, 11 January 2010 - 23:43.

Michael Schumacher pulled out of the pit lane to start his 3-day GP2 test at Jerez on Tuesday morning. With Formula 1 testing banned until February, the German's run in the Supernova car will allow some extra mileage to be racked up before the first F1 test kicks off in Valencia on the first day of next month.

On a dull day at the circuit which controversially decided the outcome of the 1997 championship, Schumacher has driven a racing car for the first time this season ahead of his F1 comeback in just over two months' time.

Having celebrated his 41st birthday on the first Sunday of the year, Schumacher becomes the oldest driver in the field once again, taking that particular title back from former Ferrari team-mate Rubens Barrichello.

Edited by RedBaron, 12 January 2010 - 09:33.

Some pictures of Schumacher's GP2 exploits today: http://twitpic.com/p...s/feeder_series

Edited by RedBaron, 12 January 2010 - 09:50.

Awesome! Nice find I had dozens of sites open eagerly waiting pictures! I'm not reading anything into the red helmet yet. I for one wouldn't one unhappy if it stayed.

Edited by RedBaron, 12 January 2010 - 10:35.