12/16/12

Schumacher's still agile to take motorcycles

Le Castellet,  - Schumacher also threw kudos to the rider who joined the event. World champion pole position seven times and was declared retired for the second time from F1 was proud to race with them. "I can not explain it, how much I enjoyed this experience, on the track with talented people," he said.

Stars and Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher still has the guts speeding on a motorcycle. Some time ago an invitation ride promotions Honda World Superbike Championship devour. And lastly, the invitation came again, this time asking down the track using the Ducati Panigale 1199.

This event was initiated by Monster Energy and Mercedes-Benz in a "track day" at the circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France. Joining with Schumacher on the track, there is a motorcycle racer who has retired Randy Mamola, TT rider John McGuinness, Moto2 rider Pol Espargaro and musician Keith Flint of the Prodigy Group is also a motor cross rider.

At the special test circuit is 5.8 km with 14 turn, Schumacher looked fast, even though the rider "real" other rather hold the pace to hold together in a group. Occasionally they show off speed, or showed attraction techniques wheelie (lifting the front wheel) for a few seconds.

"Down the track with Michael quite remarkable. What he achieved in four-wheel racing making him the 'Godfather' in the world of motorsport. I had no idea, he's fast! An honor to spend time with him on the track, "said McGuinness, winner of the race 11 times Isle of Man TT on occasion ride Honda CBR 1000RR.