MICHAEL SCHUMACHER TO TAKE PART IN GP2 SERIES DEVELOPMENT TEST IN JEREZ

Press Information
11 January 2010

Stuttgart/Brackley - Formula One World Champion helps develop the
2011/13 GP2 Series car in Jerez and gains some motorsport mileage before
the first Formula One test in February.

In preparation for his much-awaited return to Formula One next season
with MERCEDES GP PETRONAS, Michael Schumacher will take part in a
three-day GP2 Series test session in Jerez, Spain this week.

Following the approval of the FIA, the GP2 Series and the Formula One
Testing Committee, Michael will drive the GP2 development car for three
days from Tuesday 12 January to Thursday 14 January.

Michael's desire to drive a high-performance competition vehicle as part
of his preparations has found a match in the objectives of the GP2
Series to develop the 2011/2013 car. As GP2 are currently defining the
technical features of the Series' third generation car which will debut
in Spring 2011, the Series organisers saw a fantastic opportunity to
benefit from Michael's experience and his legendary technical abilities.

One of the main goals of the three-day test will be to evaluate numerous
suspension configurations in order to define several new set-up
solutions which will provide more flexibility to GP2 drivers and
engineers during the race weekends. Alongside that programme, the test
will see the evaluation and validation of updated components, including
a new clutch, to be introduced later this year.

GP2 Organiser Bruno Michel said: "Today's test marks a milestone for the
GP2 Series. It is an honour and a privilege for us to have seven-time
Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher help us to develop our
car. The goal of the GP2 Series is to prepare young drivers for Formula
One. This test will prove to be very important for the future of our GP2
drivers and will be a confirmation of the high-standards and
competitiveness of our Series. Michael's input and advice will be
invaluable. I am confident that his knowledge and unparalleled driving
skills will help us to develop a great car for next season."

ENDS

Notes to Editors:

The test in Jerez is a private event and therefore we kindly ask for
your understanding that the circuit will be closed accordingly.

Images will be available from the Media websites of the GP2 Series and
MERCEDES GP PETRONAS from Tuesday morning.

A VNR will be available from the MERCEDES GP PETRONAS media website
later this week.

Please visit: www.gp2series.com // Media Section // Login: gp2 -
Password: media

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MERCEDES GP PETRONAS Media Contacts

Wolfgang Schattling: Tel. +49 711 178 4008, Email:
wolfgang.schattling@daimler.com

Nicola Armstrong: Tel. +44 1280 844096, Email: narmstrong@brawngp.com

Lars Soutschka: Tel. +49 711 178 4019, Email: lars.soutschka@daimler.com

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