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Ecclestone says Schumacher wrong to return

Bernie Ecclestone believes Michael Schumacher was wrong to return to Formula 1 with Mercedes after a three-year break from the sport. The seven-times world champion announced his comeback at the start of the 2010 season, but his return has been somewhat underwhelming as a result of an under-developed car whilst team-mate Nico Rosberg has repeatedly outperformed his elder countryman. Ecclestone says his decision to return was an error, but it may have gone better had he joined a more competitive team. "With hindsight Schumacher shouldn't have started [again]," said the 82-year-old. "How would he have performed if he was in a Red Bull? Or a Ferrari? I suppose when he went there...
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