Rubens Barrichello has jokingly suggested that Nico Rosberg should escape from being team-mate to Michael Schumacher this season as the 7-time World Champion returns to Formula 1 to join his compatriot at Mercedes GP.
Barrichello was partnered alongside Schumacher for six seasons from the start of the new millennium; having been beaten by his team-mate for all years of his Ferrari career before finally disagreeing with the team's policy to favour one driver, Barrichello rated Rosberg's chances in Valencia on Monday.
"Get out of there!" Williams driver Rubens laughed with reporters. "That's the only thing I can tell him really! Knowing what I know - and especially after seeing how fast Michael was today - it's going to be a tough job. I wish him all the best because I think he's a talented guy who can become a Champion."
With the Mercedes MGP W01 having been shared by the two Germans on Monday, Rosberg is the only driver to enjoy the car today before Schumacher begins his full day of running on Wednesday.
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