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Old 07-30-2008 | 11:50 AM
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Guardrail Attacks Schumacher While Piloting Ferrari 430 Scuderia Prototype

We recently reported that seven time Formula One World Champion, Michael “Schumey” Schumacher helped complete final test stages of the new Ferrari California. With past development involvement with other notable Ferrari cars such as the Enzo and 599 GTB, Schumacher has become a permanent fixture as a Ferrari test driver on and off the track.

Last week Ferrari had exclusively reserved the Nürburgring for testing of a Ferrari 430 Scuderia prototype, and our spy photographer on the scene noticed it was Michael Schumacher driving. Also, as co-driver he had his son, Mick, who seemed to be enjoying some quick laps at the famous Nordschleife.

Our spy photographer states that an hour later the track was closed after an accident was reported by the 430 Scuderia at Schwedenkreutz. Some rumors quickly emerged that its was Michael's son Mick who was driving the vehicle, but this is highly doubtful since Mick is only 9 years old, track conditions were damp, we can clearly see his silhouette in the passenger seat and the F430 Scuderia proto hit the guardrail at 250 km/h (155 mph).

According to Schumacher's spokeswoman Sabine Kehm, "Michael called me and said 'We have crashed the car but are going to continue with another one





 
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Old 07-30-2008 | 02:02 PM
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I can only imagin what it must be like to drive; and crash; with no worries; a car like that....
 
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Old 07-30-2008 | 02:23 PM
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lucky son of a bitch

must be nice to be a ferrari test driver
 
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Old 07-30-2008 | 09:35 PM
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Was his son inside when he crashed?
Damage doesn't look that bad for such high speed.
 
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