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Lauda: In Malaysia, Schumi Discover level

JAKARTA, Kompas.com - Niki Lauda Michael Schumacher praised the performance in his debut in the arena of Formula 1 (F1) in 2010 at the weekend in Bahrain. According to the former world champion, Schumacher - Schumacher greeting - performed perfectly, although not able to take the podium.

In his first appearance after the 2006 season-ending retirement, Schumacher is the start of the seven positions, able to finish in the order of six. This makes sure Lauda, GP pebalap Mercedes will soon rediscover his best touch, no later than the third series in the Malaysian Grand Prix, April 4 next.

"It looks perfect," said Lauda, a former world champion three times F1, which also had the race again after his retirement in 1979. "He appeared a bit throughout the winter because of the trimming pre-season testing, and modification driving who had never driven, so no way he could record a good time in qualifying.

"I think he just needs about three series back to level. My guess is, in Kuala Lumpur, he will regain his ability so he could record the best time in every lap, as did every pebalap permanent."