Formula 1
Jordan says he would 'sack' 2010-spec Schumacher
Michael Schumacher's first Formula One team boss remains unimpressed with his 2010 return. Eddie Jordan, who gave the then young pay-driver Schumacher his first cockpit in 1991, has been among the 41-year-old German's staunchest critics so far ...
GMM
Published: Sep 29, 2010, 7:06 PM
Copy link
Share on Viber
Michael Schumacher's first Formula One team boss remains unimpressed with his 2010 return.
Eddie Jordan, who gave the then young pay-driver Schumacher his first cockpit in 1991, has been among the 41-year-old German's staunchest critics so far this season.
But in Singapore the former team owner ramped up his attack.
After Schumacher's incident-strewn race to finish 13th and a lap down, Jordan - now a pundit for British television - told the BBC: "Let's ask this question.
"If Michael Schumacher was not Michael Schumacher, driving as he is currently, would he be in the seat next year?
"My guess is no," the Irishman said.
"I'm sorry, I'm going to be controversial this time," Jordan continued. "I would sack him, he's clearly not good enough on this performance we've seen today (Sunday)."
He said Schumacher is risking his "legacy and his reputation" by struggling this year at the wheel of a Mercedes.
Schumacher is under contract for the next two seasons, but there are rumours he might move into a management role for 2011, to be replaced by countryman Adrian Sutil.
"I was very surprised when I heard about Michael's return," Fernando Alonso, who beat Schumacher to the title before the German originally retired in 2006, told German language spox.com.
"He could be relaxing at home. But our life in racing is so intense that it's difficult to lead a normal life," added the Ferrari driver.
"So if you get the chance to try it again, then it's hard to say no," Alonso said.
Asked where he will be in his 40s, the double world champion insisted: "I will be sitting comfortably on my sofa!"
We want your opinion!
What would you like to see on Motorsport.com?
Take our 5 minute survey.
- The Motorsport.com Team
Read and post comments
Read also :
Share Or Save This Story
Copy link
Share on Viber
Previous article 2010 finale to show which Red Bull driver 'better' - Vettel
Next article Alguersuari says Alonso 'very cold'
Top Comments
There are no comments at the moment. Would you like to write one?
View More & Comment
More from
GMM
The season is still very long - Rosberg
Formula 1
Formula 1
The season is still very long - Rosberg
Jules Bianchi's father speaks of family's continued hopes
Formula 1
Formula 1
Jules Bianchi's father speaks of family's continued hopes
Sauber under no illusions about constructors' position
Formula 1
Formula 1
Chinese GP
Sauber under no illusions about constructors' position
More from
Michael Schumacher
On this day: Fernando Alonso wins the world title, Michael Schumacher retires from F1
Formula 1
Formula 1
Brazilian GP
On this day: Fernando Alonso wins the world title, Michael Schumacher retires from F1
Nike could return to Formula 1 for first time since Michael Schumacher era
Formula 1
Formula 1
Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Nike could return to Formula 1 for first time since Michael Schumacher era
On this day: Michael Schumacher wins… and stuns tifosi with F1 retirement
Formula 1
Formula 1
Italian GP
On this day: Michael Schumacher wins… and stuns tifosi with F1 retirement
More from
Ferrari
Max Verstappen on Ferrari clashes: "I would never sign two number-one drivers"
Formula 1
Formula 1
Sao Paulo GP
Max Verstappen on Ferrari clashes: "I would never sign two number-one drivers"
Latest news
Retaining Liam Lawson isn't enough – Red Bull must stop treating him like a failure
Formula 1
F1 Formula 1 59 min
Retaining Liam Lawson isn't enough – Red Bull must stop treating him like a failure
Yamaha may not be competitive immediately in MotoGP's 850cc era, says Pramac
MotoGP
MGP MotoGP
Qatar GP
4 h
Yamaha may not be competitive immediately in MotoGP's 850cc era, says Pramac
You Ask The Questions: Jack Miller
MotoGP
Qatar GP
You Ask The Questions: Jack Miller
Feature
Discover prime content
Subscribe and access Motorsport.com with your ad-blocker.
From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker.
You have 2 options:
- Become a subscriber.
- Disable your adblocker.
Subscribe now Already subscribed? Sign in here
Already disabled your adblocker?
Reload page
Manage Alerts
Subscribe