16 Apr 2010

Schumacher shrugs off criticism about his performance

8:20 am on 16 April 2010

The seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher has brushed off criticism of his performance since he came out of retirement, saying he's still in the Formula One title race.

Schumacher says he has no reason to be disappointed with his first three outings with Mercedes and, if anything, he's making better progress than he expected.

Schumacher has been out-qualified and beaten in all three races by his German compatriot and teamate, Nico Rosberg.

The last of Schmuacher's record 91 wins came in Shanghai four years ago, but he's not getting nostalgic about the venue which will host the latest round of F1 this weekend.