A Ferrari F60 Formula 1 car. Notice the slick tires and different aero parts.
7 times World Champion and a Ferrari Formula 1 driver once again, Michael Schumacher is working hard in order to prepare himself for his re-debut at the European Grand Prix, happening next month on the 23rd.
Apart from performing various exercises to increase his stamina and to train his neck muscles, the 40 year old is performing tests on a Ferrari Formula 1 simulator, which is a must-have tool for modern Grand Prix drivers. Such simulators offer real-life racing scenarios. Just like some high quality racing games, a simulator features circuits developed using laser technology and satellite images, and cars with real life driving characteristics. In fact, drivers can virtually drive in various scenarios, such as rain (light, hard, monsoon) and suffer from mechanical failures. You can also perform things like practicing on starts and pitstops. Basically it is very real, but of course, there are certain things that you can only get when you drive a real Formula 1 car on a real track.
A Ferrari F2007 Formula 1 car.
The German will now test the F2007 Formula 1 car, which is the car used back in 2007. This is because there is a testing ban that disallows mid-season testing. However, Michael Schumacher has requested permission to test with this year’s car, the F60.
The old one is basically outdated with older rules on segments like aerodynamics and even tires. Before this year, Formula 1 cars used grooved slicks, as opposed to pure slicks. Of course it is better than nothing, but testing an F60 racer would be more beneficial. FOTA or the Formula One Teams Association has agreed to allow Michael to drive the F60 car, but he still needs a green light from the FIA. If there is no approval, Schumacher will his first taste of the F60 on the 21st of August, at European Grand Prix’s Friday test session.
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