Pirelli Motorsport Believes Schumacher Will Win in Valencia

Pirelli Motorsport Boss Paul Hembery believes that Michael Schumacher has a good chance of winning the European Grand Prix in Valencia this weekend. The MercedesMercedes-Benz W03Germany, 2012 > 20127 photos
was fast on the street circuit in Monaco, and Hembery thinks that the skills that would have put him on pole there will also be helpful in Spain. 

"I think you have to look at someone like, maybe Michael getting the pole position. He probably would have won Monaco if he hadn't been penalized, so why not there? Michael for Valencia, that's where the money needs to go," said Hembery. 

The season has been special so far because there have been seven winners in the first seven races. If Schumacher won, it would be eight different winners. The great thing about this season is that there are still drivers with the skill who could win. Either LotusLotusUnited Kingdom, 1952 > present68 models
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driver has a real chance of winning. Sergio Perez at SauberSauberSwitzerland, 1970 > present21 models
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has shown flashes of brilliance this season as well. 

"There will not be the challenge that we had in Canada, with the super soft being pushed to its limit, so that is why track position is going to be fundamental. You've got to really get a good qualifying in Valencia. We know Valencia is a tough track to create an exciting race; It's hard to overtake," said Hembery.