Schumacher !!! Should he call it quits

It would be interesting to know how many team bosses would now sign him up for next year.

When he stepped out of the car in pre-season testing everyone was impressed by his pace and fitness.
Some predicted race wins.
When things didn't go well, he was condemned, but some said let's wait six months.
As the months have passed without success, Schumacher is losing defenders steadily, as fewer and fewer people can find a reason to defend his driving.

What I wonder is: what will it take for Ross Brawn to cut his losses? He's a very clever man, so what do you think is his yardstick, his "at least he can still..."?

There's a saying in Spanish that the last thing you lose is hope...

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Originally Posted by fandango

What I wonder is: what will it take for Ross Brawn to cut his losses? He's a very clever man, so what do you think is his yardstick, his "at least he can still..."?

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Ross says:

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"I am optimistic than next year we will have a better package generally, but a package that Michael will find a bit easier to use."

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Mmmmmm...winter testing will be crucial in determining whether MS will be back in 2011 or not I think. If he does not find the package "a bit easier to use" then is there really much point Merecedes indulging him for another season?

If MS was a football Manager, this is the equivalent of the Chairman giving him a vote of confidence i.e. he will be out on his earhole next week :laugh:

Mercedes should scramble to secure a suitable replacement driver before it's too late...

Actually the interesting bit regarding Schumacher is that since Spain he seemed to come to form again. He beat Rosberg for three consecutive races (Spain, Monaco, Turkey), the chassis was also arguably suited for him by that time... But for some reason Michael started fading again after that. What happened? Is the age showing and he has been running out of energy unlike younger competitors? Or did Mercedes have some upgrades for Canada, which once again didn't suit Schumi?

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Originally Posted by jens

Actually the interesting bit regarding Schumacher is that since Spain he seemed to come to form again. He beat Rosberg for three consecutive races (Spain, Monaco, Turkey), the chassis was also arguably suited for him by that time... But for some reason Michael started fading again after that. What happened? Is the age showing and he has been running out of energy unlike younger competitors? Or did Mercedes have some upgrades for Canada, which once again didn't suit Schumi?

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The sad reality is that in Monaco and Turkey he spent the whole race holding up Nico. That is not something one would expect from Schumacher against someone like Rosberg. Sad to say, but retirement might be the better option for him, when he cant even beat someone like Rosberg - something I expected him to do with ease before the season started. All in all, a very dissapointing year.

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Originally Posted by Garry Walker

Sad to say, but retirement might be the better option for him...

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When it's Garry Walker saying this Michael Schumacher maybe should listen :p

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Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1

When it's Garry Walker saying this Michael Schumacher maybe should listen :p

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I was thinking the same :s hock:

Garry Walker admitting the reign of The Shoo is over.
Ioan criticising Ferrari.

What next? StD being reasonable and making a worthwhile contribution???

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Originally Posted by skc

I was thinking the same :s hock:

Garry Walker admitting the reign of The Shoo is over.
Ioan criticising Ferrari.

What next? StD being reasonable and making a worthwhile contribution???

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Logically next would be Saint Devote losing faith in Button. :p :

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Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1

When it's Garry Walker saying this Michael Schumacher maybe should listen :p

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When you cannot beat Rosberg on your favourite track (spa) then it becomes obvious just how much you are struggling - the reasons behind that are irrelevant in the end. But I am sure he will give it another go next season.

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Originally Posted by jens

Logically next would be Saint Devote losing faith in Button. :p :

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Please do not compare me with that dude.