Michael Schumacher to Substitute Felipe Massa

Ferrari have planned to draft in the seven-times world champion Michael Schumacher to substitute Felipe Massa at forthcoming Grands Prix, until Massa is able to race again.

Michael Schumacher, who retired from Formula 1 racing at the end of 2006, will undergo a special training program over the next few days to confirm he is fit enough to compete in next month’s European Grand Prix.

Schumacher has not driven Ferrari’s current F60 in anger and last tested for the Italian team, with whom he won five world titles, back in April 2008.