Coming in at this part of the season, Michael is at a disadvantage because he hasn’t had the same experiences as everyone else,” he told the Mail on Sunday.
“It would be unfair to say that I’ll be excited if I finish ahead of him in
“I want Felipe to know we’re all waiting for him; Michael might be keeping his seat warm, but I’m sure he’ll be back soon.”
The reigning champion has already spoken of his excitement at having the opportunity to do so, describing it as “an honour and a privilege”.
But he is sensitive to the circumstances of Schumacher’s comeback and says he is eager to see his 2008 title rival
“My thoughts are still with Felipe and his family following his terrible accident,” he said.
“I’ve read on the internet how much progress he has made and things are getting more encouraging by the day.
“I know first-hand how much fighting spirit Felipe has because we had a fantastic battle for the championship last year. He was a total gentleman throughout.
“I want Felipe to know we’re all waiting for him; Michael might be keeping his seat warm, but I’m sure he’ll be back soon.”
“Winning in Budapest has really given me extra strength,” he said.
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