Michael Schumacher on Thursday proved that his on-track struggles this season have not dented his sense of humour.<\/p>\n
At a team press conference in Hungary, the seven time world champion tried to answer a questioner but found that his microphone was not working.<\/p>\n
Boss Norbert Haug leaned over and pressed a button, moving Schumacher to laugh: “If Norbert touches it, it works.<\/p>\n
“Maybe he should touch my car, and it will work too!” added the 41-year-old.<\/p>\n
Schumacher reinforced that he is staying calm in order to work on the technical deficiencies, in order to mount a championship challenge in 2011.<\/p>\n
But in Hungary, organisers of the 25th formula one race in Budapest are not unhappy with Schumacher.<\/p>\n
According to SID news agency, ticket sales are 10 per cent higher than in 2009, and “we have Michael Schumacher to thank for that,” confirmed Hungaroring vice president Tamas Frank.<\/p>\n
A grandstand at the track is even named after the famous German.<\/p>\n
“A great idea,” laughed the chirpy Schumacher.<\/p>\n
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