The German manager insisted that Schumacher is not physically fit to contest for Ferrari at Valencia, as he hasn't been in a Formula One cockpit for the past year. With the in-season testing ban imposed by the FIA for 2009, Schu would have to step into the F60 without any introductions, which will pose a great risk for the retired 40-year old German.
“Whoever sits in the car at the next race in Valencia, it will not be Michael Schumacher. I am not 100 per cent sure; I am 200 per cent sure. The pressure on him would be huge. He would be expected to win, but he has not driven this car. When Michael was racing he would get as close to perfection as possible. In this case, it would not be perfection; it would be a gamble - and that's not Michael's style,” Weber was quoted as saying to The Daily Mail on Tuesday.
However, when talking about the prospect of racing for Ferrari at Spa-Francorchamps (one of his favorite circuits all-time) or Monza, Weber said anything is possible.
“I have excluded a comeback in Valencia. With regards to Spa and Monza, I would not like to express myself,” added the same German manager for Germany's Auto Bild Motorsport.
Ferrari's boss Stefano Domenicali insisted on the fact that, no matter the driver who'll replace Massa this season, the Brazilian's racing seat long-term will not be affected.
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