The Michael is Back - Schumacher to return to F1 in 2010

So it's official, Michael Schumacher will drive for Mercedes F1 in 2010. He's the interview right from the horse's mouth.

Schumacher withdraws from F1 Comeback - Badoer now Massa's replacement

So I guess all of the rumors were true. Apparently Michael has announced that he will not be able to step in for Massa because of recurring pain due to a prior neck injury. Ferrari has announced that Ferrari Test Pilot and all-around nice guy, Luca Badoer will fill in for Felipe Massa untill he recovers.

No word yet on Formula One's condition or if it has a chance of recovery. It's currently listed in Critical but Stable condition.

(Via AP) – 2 hours ago

MILAN — Ferrari says Italian Luca Badoer will replace Michael Schumacher at this month's European Grand Prix at Valencia after the seven-time world champion called off his much-anticipated Formula One comeback.

Badoer is a Ferrari test driver whose name was first floated by Italian media after Felipe Massa's crash took him off the race circuit.

Schumacher, 40, agreed to drive in Massa's place, but announced Tuesday he has canceled his return to F1 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident earlier this year. He says he informed Ferrari officials Monday evening that he would not be able to step in for Massa.

Schumacher, who retired after the 2006 season, says his neck cannot stand up to the stresses of Formula One racing.

Car Porn Deluxe - Ferrari FXX - Top Gear

Okay. I'm going to skip all of the "...Michael Schumacher is the Stig..." stuff and ask you just to focus on the sight and sound of the Ferrari FXX piloted by Michael Schumacher going around the Top Gear track. This video offer definitive proof that if you have a billion dollars and you don't participate in Ferrari's FXX program, you are wasting your life. Period.

Enjoy!

Car Porn Deluxe - Ferrari 430 Scuderia at Fiorano- Driver Michael Schumacher

Yes it's true the rich are different than the rest of us.  One perfect example is that I've never been asked to travel to Marenello to ride in a Ferrari 430 Scuderia, while Michael Schumacher winds it out around the Fiorano test track.  For the rest of us, enjoy!