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vacation came to an end the first formula. Even at this week's 60th World Cup will continue on the 11th stage of the bill – European Grand Prix. Despite the fact that all teams were sent to the mandatory two-week vacation, lack of news did not have to complain. Of greatest interest were the subject of possible return of Michael Schumacher in Formula 1 and disqualification “Reno”.

Stage debut in Valencia, which took place last year did not meet, the expectations imposed on him. At least in terms of entertainment. The race for the new European racetrack (an event in itself remarkable, because in recent years of Formula 1 are increasingly stretched to the east) has become one of the most boring in a dizzying season. Despite the fact that the project seemed to be a win-win road – wide high-speed track – a real struggle not work. However, regardless of how spectacular would have been a race this season, close attention should have been provided by the return of her behind the wheel of the seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher.

Alas, the Red Baron did not return to the world biggest prize in the status of combat pilots. It seemed self-evident even before the last stage – the Grand Prix of Hungary. However, the failure of Felipe Massa and Schumacher's subsequent statement, the senior of his return as long as the Brazilian is not fully restored, made public (even far away from the sport) in various ways to discuss “Come Back” by Michael. Alas, it does not take place due to neck injury received in a motorcycle.

“Alas, the Red Baron did not return to the biggest prize in world military pilot status”

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were missing the Grand Prix of Europe and another world champion – Fernando Alonso. Approved during the Hungarian stage of negligence which resulted in torn wheel on the car double world champion, was the reason for disqualification of the team, “Reno” at a Grand Prix. Today in Paris at the FIA ​​office held a hearing on the case filed by the French appeal. The verdict in any case had to be contradictory.

On the one hand the problem of safety in motor sport in general and F1 in particular stands out in recent years. Especially now, when almost at the same time there have been several serious accidents. Simple command, not notifying the pilot of a potentially imminent danger, even if not for the reason “maybe you reach”, but because of the problems with communication – this is serious. There are cases that it is impossible to predict, but any manifestation of negligence should be punished severely.

However, on the other hand come into the stage this weekend in Valencia for the most interesting Spanish audience, primarily due to the presence in the back of the field home-grown stars – Alonso. Last but not least the role played by this factor when choosing the route of the successor Nurburgring. Grand Prix of Spain without Fernando – this is not the best advertisement phase, which has again proved to be boring.

As a result the Court of Appeal granted the petition of French “stable”, restrict the application of warning and a fine of $ 50,000. In short, “Reno” punished “conditionally” …

But back to the subject failed to return of Michael Schumacher. In addition to the German and his large army of fans, hard by the news that the miracle did not happen was another person who has had and still have easy. This, of course, the test pilot, “Ferrari” Luke Badoeere.

38-year-old Italian is unlikely to ever more seriously hoping to take part in the races the first formula. Last time out at the start Badoer Japanese Grand Prix at the already distant 1999 year. In the same season the Italian had all the chances to replace broken his leg during a race at Silverstone Michael Schumacher, but he suffered an injury and mate Eddie Irvine to the six stages was Mika Salo, Finnish pilot.

“38 year-old Italian is unlikely to ever more seriously hoping to take part in the races first Formula”

Luca Badoer

spoke at the wheel, “Minardi” – the team, no matter what no serious claim. During the European Grand Prix at the Nurburgring heavy rain. The leaders went, wrong, and Luke made his way to fourth place, with every chance to bring a small “stable” early in the season points. However, the failed gearbox put an end to the chances Badoera type first career credits. Coming out of the car, the Italian was unable to restrain the current stream of tears.

And then, fate made knight's move. What has not succeeded in ten (nearly eleven) years ago, it was possible now. Badoer still sits behind the wheel of “Ferrari” not during a test session, and will bring it to the start of the race. And let the prospects for the future out of the question (after all 38 years), to address adequately Luke is quite capable.

Nikolai Nikiforov, Down-the-line.com

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