Michael Schumacher’s recent return to good form is great for the sport, according to Mercedes team principal Ross Brawn.
Schumacher will start second on the grid for the Chinese Grand Prix, his best qualifying position since his return to Formula 1. However Brawn has always believed the seven time world champion would perform if Mercedes could deliver a strong car.
“We have been consistent in our belief that Michael can continue to produce the results we have all seen in his career, and it was a fact that we have not had a good enough car,” said Brawn.
“It is great for the team, great for him and great for F1. To see Michael Schumacher up there is a great bonus for F1 generally.”
The resurgence has prompted talks of a contract extension for Schumacher. The German’s current contract expires at the end of the current season.
“Everything is completely open,” added Brawn. “If it feels right for him and it feels right for us and things are going well, then why would we want to stop?
“But we have a long way to go before we get there. He is a fantastic driver, a fantastic team member but we have to let things take their natural course.”
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