Hamilton relishing competing with Schumacher

LEWIS HAMILTON has insisted it will be “an honour and a privilege” to finally compete against a man he rates as a legend in Michael Schumacher.

The reigning world champion missed out on the opportunity to race against the seven-times king as Schumacher retired a month before Hamilton signed his first F1 contract.

But in the wake of Schumacher confirming he is to make a comeback at next month’s European Grand Prix as replacement for the injured Felipe Massa, Hamilton cannot wait to face the 40-year-old German. “I am excited by the possibility of Michael’s return, assuming it happens,” said Hamilton. “Michael is one of the sport’s greatest competitors, a legend in his own right, and it would be great to compete against him. The whole world will be watching his return to the cockpit in Valencia.