Schumacher: Ferrari ready to win back titles

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER insists Ferrari are better placed to win back their world championships than they were to defend them 12 months ago.

The German has been testing in Bahrain since last week and despite reliability problems on the new Ferrari, he left Sakhir in positive mood.

Ferrari have worked hard over the winter to avenge their embarrassment of last season, when a five-year run of world title doubles was surrendered meekly.