Schumacher F1 Comeback Odds
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Tags: alonso, ferrari, schumacher
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Sky Bet make Fernando Alonso 2/1 joint favourite with Michael Schumacher to take Felipe Massa’s seat at the next Grand Prix in Valencia on August 23rd.
The sight of either the Ferrari legend, Schumacher, or Spanish favourite and rumoured Ferrari 2010 driver, Alonso, in the Ferrari would give the Maranello outfit a huge boost after a poor season so far.
Sky Bet spokesman, Scott Springgay, said: “Renault are banned from the next Grand Prix, which leaves Alonso, who is still eligible to compete, without a drive and it would seem to be a perfect solution for Ferrari to try and ‘lease’ him for one race in front of his own Spanish fans.
“Of course, Renault boss, Flavio Briatore, will have the final say on that and he may not be happy with that scenario but there are rumours that clauses exist in Alonso’s contract that could get him the drive, even against his bosses’ wishes.”
Schumacher, who was immediately touted as a possible replacement for Massa, is a 2/1 chance to line up for Ferrari in Valencia, despite his manager’s assertion that he is “200% sure he will not drive”.
Other potential candidates will be BMW drivers, Robert Kubica (14/1) and Nick Heidfeld (20/1), who will soon be out of a job as BMW have announced their withdrawal from Formula 1 at the end of the season.
Another runner could be Jacques Villeneuve, who has been very noticeable around the F1 paddock during recent Grands Prix. However, he has been absent from the F1 racing scene for some time now and is available at 20/1 to replace Massa.
Ferrari test drivers, Luca Badoer 8/1 and Marc Gene 8/1, will both be hoping they are given their chance to step up to the plate and have the advantage of knowing the cars inside out.
Sky Bet Odds: Who will replace Felipe Massa as Ferrari driver in the European Grand Prix?
Fernando Alonso 2/1
Michael Schumacher 2/1
Luca Badoer 8/1
Marc Gene 8/1
Sebastien Bourdais 9/1
Nico Hulkenberg 9/1
Jacques Villeneuve 20/1
Robert Kubica 14/1
Nick Heidfeld 20/1
Giancarlo Fisichello 33/1
Adrian Sutil 33/1
Others on Request
