Schumi now racing on 2 wheels

[Kartman]

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Former Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher has competed in his third motorcycle race in the space of a week, taking fourth place in a round of the Italian KTM Superduke cup.

* Michael Schumacher wins on a Triumph

Schumacher recorded the second-fastest laptime during the 10-lap KTM Trophy race at Misano on the 990cc Superduke, eventually crossing the line 5.1 seconds adrift of the winner.

The racer is reported to have said he was too cautious in the early laps of the race, but enjoyed carving his way through the field.

The KTM race was Schumacher’s first truly competitive ride on a two-wheeler, with his previous two outings being largely against amateur opposition.

Despite his success against full-time racers, Schumacher says he views motorcycle racing purely as a hobby and has no plans to take it up full-time.

[TrademarkTim]

he is a BAMF.

[Samco Fab]

We need to get that guy over here in a Trophy Truck doing some "hobby racing"

[TrademarkTim]

it would be sweet to see him in a tt or class 1...or even a pro 4!

[Kartman]

MotoGP World Champion Casey Stoner does not believe that Michael Schumacher was doing anything more than "having fun" during his recent escapades on two wheels.

The former seven-time Formula 1 champion recently tested for Ducati and took part in two bike races in Spain and Italy.

“Michael’s not testing anything. He’s just riding a bike, he’s having fun," the Australian is quoted as saying by Speed TV.


“No matter how much experience he has in F1 he would need to learn to ride a bike a little faster before he started giving advice on electronic systems and suspension.

“But from what I hear his improvement as a rider is quite exceptional. He’s done very well considering he’s doesn’t have a lot experience on a bike.”

Former MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi previously tested for the Ferrari Formula 1 team two years ago, though nothing came of the speculation linking the Italian with a full race drive.

And while Stoner admits that he would love a similar opportunity, some practice on four wheels would be needed first.

“When I get a bit more experience in cars I would like to have a go in an F1 car but I’m not going to jump in one when I haven’t really driven a car around a race track,” he added.

“When I retire I’d like to have a go in touring cars and maybe do something closer to home in Australia.”