Michael Schumacher to take part in GP2 development test in Jerez11/01/2010

Schumacher to take to the track in Jerez

In preparation for his much-awaited return to Formula One next season with Mercedes GP Petronas, Seven-time World Champion Michael Schumacher will take part in a three-day GP2 Series test session in Jerez, Spain this week.  

Schumacher to drive for three days

Following the approval of the FIA, the GP2 Series and the Formula One Testing Committee, Michael will drive the 2011/13 GP2 development car for three days from Tuesday 12 January to Thursday 14 January, allowing the German driver to gain some motorsport mileage before the first Formula One test in February.  

Michael's desire to drive a high-performance competition vehicle as part of his preparations has found a match in the objectives of the GP2 Series to develop the 2011/2013 car.   

Schumacher's help an honour 

GP2 Organiser Bruno Michel said: " It is an honour and a privilege for us to have seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher help us to develop our car. The goal of the GP2 Series is to prepare young drivers for Formula One. This test will prove to be very important for the future of our GP2 drivers and will be a confirmation of the high-standards and competitiveness of our Series.”