Michael Schumacher to Test Slicks In Barcelona

Michael Schumacher is set to return next week to test slick tyres on the Ferrari F2008 at Catalunya.  The German driver was invited to test the returning Bridgestone slicks next week on the Barcelona racing circuit.

A Ferrari representative said “Michael Schumacher will be testing with our team on Wednesday. He will mainly focus on the development of slick tyres - the tyres that will be used in 2009. Felipe Massa will be testing on Monday and Tuesday while Kimi Raikkonen will be in the car on Thursday.”

Ferrari have already used Schumacher for testing during pre season and I feel it is good that they have not forgotten the skills that he has, they can obviously see the benefit of having a racing veteran on the team.