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Michael Schumacher signs for Mercedes F1 for 2010.
Michael Schumacher, the 7 times World Champion, has signed a multi-million pound deal with the new Mercedes GP team. Michael, who will be 41 early in 2010 will partner another German, Nico Rosberg also new to the team.
Michael's return is great news for F1 and he will of course be back with his great friend Ross Brawn, the man who engineered his 7 world championships. His return will not be good news for the other drivers as he will be hungry for success after his 3 year break in competitive motor sport.
In an exclusive interview with the BBC he added: "I'm very motivated, thrilled and excited. He commented "I want to have fun out there and I feel as fresh as ever. I've recharged myself after a three-year break. The challenge is what I look for - I want to know it."
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Michael's initial comeback in 2009 to replace Felipe Massa was thwarted by a neck injury sustained in a motor bike accident last February.
Recent medical checks confirmed he is back to full fitness and he is confident, after serious training all will be well.
Michael has been released from his revised consultancy contract for Ferrrari enabling to drive for the "Silver Arrows".
Schumacher revealed that it was Ferrari's request for him to fill in for Massa that sparked a desire to make a permanent return to the cockpit. He must have found it very difficult to leave his beloved Ferrari team but things change as this is a great opportunity for him and the new Silver Arrows team.
Obviously the Mercedes team will be competitive from the flag in Bahrain and will be building on the winning formula base which won Jenson the championship.
Good luck Michael on your return and the world will be watching with huge anticipation, eagerly awaiting a competitive season in 2010.
