7.31.2009

NEWS // SCHUMACHER TESTING F2007 @ MUGELLO [VIDEO]

Ahead of his return to Formula One at the European Grand Prix in Valencia, Michael Schumacher was seen testing earlier today in a privately owned F2007 at the Mugello Circuit near Florence, Italy. In addition, Schumacher, who turned 40 this January, will be the oldest driver to start a Grand Prix in 14 years. And while his return will be a milestone, he is however no wheres near the oldest driver to start a Grand Prix.

Follow the link for a bit of video from Schumacher's Mugello test session as well as a list of the 10 oldest drivers to start a Grand Prix... [read more]



10 oldest drivers to start a Grand Prix:
1. Louis Chiron, 55y 9m 19d, 1955 Monaco Grand Prix
2. Philippe Etancelin, 55y 6m 8d, 1952 French Grand Prix
3. Arthur Legat, 54y 7m 20d, 1953 Belgian Grand Prix
4. Luigi Fagioli, 53y 22d, 1951 French Grand Prix
5. Adolf Brudes, 52y 9m 19d, 1952 German Grand Prix
6. Hans Stuck, 52y 8m 17d, 1953 Italian Grand Prix
7. Bill Aston, 52y 4m 5d, 1952 German Grand Prix
8. Clemente Biondetti, 52y 16d, 1950 Italian Grand Prix
9. Louis Rosier, 50y 9m, 1956 German Grand Prix
10. Rudolf Schoeller, 50y 3m 7d, 1952 German Grand Prix

Info: F1Fanatic
Editorial: Justin Coffey

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