Mansell: Schumacher's age won't be an issue

Former Formula 1 champion Nigel Mansell believes a return to Formula 1 won't be a problem for 40-year-old Michael Schumacher. The former British F1 champion has said he wouldn't be surprised if Schumacher would indeed return to Formula 1.
"Age will not be a factor in Michael's story," Mansell told the Mail on Sunday. "It wouldn't surprise me if Michael challenged for another world championship.

"It doesn't matter what age you are as long as you are professional, committed and focussed," said Mansell, who won his title aged 39 and competed in F1 until he was 41. People have written Michael off as over the hill, I look at it differently.

"Michael has tremendous experience and talent, and Mercedes will provide him with a fantastic package. He is extremely fit and we can take his commitment and professionalism for granted. For me there is no downside to this. He's won enough titles, so what does he have to worry about losing to anyone?

"It may take a few races to get to grips with his car, but after that it wouldn't surprise me if he was to challenge for his eighth title."