Excellent point. Any team MS drives for becomes his team. He has usually (I can't think of an exception) been very much a team player in public statements, but I don't think he'd hesitate to throw M-B under the bus if he felt it was necessary to get what he needed to win.DaveKillens wrote:Of all the drivers in Formula One, no one knows what it takes to be successful, or how to get there, than Michael Schumacher. Not only in car performance, but in directing and motivating the entire team towards his ultimate goal of winning. And that is something I fear many newer fans are not aware of, or take into consideration when discussing Schumacher.
There's one quality that Michael brings to the table that Rosberg cannot. If Michael wants a change in procedures or equipment, he can speak up without fear of criticism or rebuke. Who can argue with a 7 times champion, especially when the team principle (Brawn) has complete confidence in Michael's experience and abilities? Additionally, Michael's presence on the Mercedes team will assure a steady flow of money and support from Mercedes. They are comitted, and have to see this through. And if Mercedes has to dip into their pockets for a few additional millions to pay for a hectic development pace because they are in a battle for the championship, they have to, and cannot be perceived as getting cheap when it really mattered.. especially in the case of Schumacher. His fans would be more than unhappy if they discovered that Michael's chances for number 8 were cut short because Mercedes did not support him in a manner they believe Mercedes should.
So . . . McL, RBR, M-B, and possibly Ferrari: we MIGHT actually have some good, close racing this season. (Don't wake me; I'm enjoying this dream)
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