Tony Dodgins analyses Michael Schumacher's decision to return to Formula 1, and explains why he expects the seven-time champion's comeback to be a success

So, Schuey has gone for it. Sporting comebacks in the 40s seldom come recommended but there's always the exception.

It was in the Shanghai press room back in October 2008 when Radio 5 Live's David Croft, a boxing man, told me that Bernard Hopkins had just whitewashed Kelly Pavlik – taken every round, that is. I thought Crofty was having a laugh but already the fight was on YouTube.

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