While there is a lot of eager anticipation from legions of fans worldwide at the thought of Michael Schumacher being back on the grid this coming weekend when the 2010 Formula One Championship season gets underway in Bahrain, there are those that think the fact that he is now 41 years of age may be somewhat of a hindrance to his championship efforts.

Red Bull racing’s Mark Webber raced with Schumacher when he was in his prime, winning championship after championship for Ferrari, and he has now tested alongside him as he prepares for his 2010 comeback after a three year absence from the sport and while the Aussie can note his age has made a difference, he knows that you must never underestimate the seven time world champion.

"It's totally obvious that he's maybe not like he was, age-wise. That might be something that we might find out if it works against him," Webber told the AAP. "But you can never underestimate him, we know that. He's a very determined guy."