Ecclestone issues Schumi warning

BERNIE ECCLESTONE has warned Formula One fans not to expect too much from the returning Michael Schumacher. The seven-times world champion is due to deputise for Felipe Massa at Ferrari while the 28-year-old Brazilian continues his recovery after fracturing his skull.

After almost three years in retirement, Schumacher will make his return in the European Grand Prix at Valencia on August 23 after answering Ferrari’s call to arms.

However, Ecclestone feels the 40-year-old may find it difficult in a car that has not been a frontrunner this season, despite Kimi Raikkonen’s second place in Hungary nine days ago.