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Vettel backs Schumacher return

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Sebastian Vettel insists that Michael Schumacher's return to F1 remains on track despite a torrid season so far.
Vettel, once nicknamed 'Baby Schumi' by the German press, said he is not among those who believes the seven-time world champion's comeback this year has been a failure.
"It is far from easy to return after a three year break, even though he was never entirely away from Formula One," Vettel told German magazine Der Spiegel.
"The cars have changed, the tyres as well. Many things are not the way that he had become accustomed to."
The Red Bull Racing driver added that he expects Schumacher to regain his winning edge and that he does not see any cause for concern.
"If anyone can do it, it is him. When I look at his face and read his body language, I do not see any confusion or panic."
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