Michael Schumacher is typically retaining a realistic approach as Formula 1 returns to Barcelona. Although the seven-time World Champion is confident that Mercedes has made progress, he is not expecting too much, too soon in Barcelona.
During the week, the F1 circus travelled to Mugello in Italy for the first in-season test for race drivers since 2008. More updates will be rolled out next weekend.
“After completing our testing programme in Mugello, we are now heading to the start of the European season in Barcelona next week,” Schumacher begins.
“The positive thing about the test was that we could really concentrate on the developments we were aiming to work on. This should give us a good basis for further developments, even if maybe not for the next race to come.
“Barcelona is a track we have driven extensively on and this is why we know that its characteristics do not exactly play fully into our hands. But then, we will definitely go there and try our best and at the same time keep on working for the things to come.”
Schumacher won at the Circuit de Catalunya for Benetton and Ferrari six times between 1995 and 2004. In his two races at the track so far with Mercedes, he has racked up finishing positions of fourth and sixth.
Source: http://www.gpupdate.net