Michael Schumacher has insisted he will see out his three-year contract with Mercedes, even though he has yet to challenge for the podium with the team.
Mercedes were off the pace in 2010, but after a disappointing start to this season Schumacher's team-mate Nico Rosberg delivered an encouraging performance at the Chinese Grand Prix to lead a number of laps before eventually finishing fifth. Having been outpaced by his team-mate so far since his comeback, Schumacher's commitment has been questioned, and despite admitting that "chasing for tenth place is not fun" he has said he is with a team that can improve the situation.
"That's why I'm fighting with Mercedes," Schumacher told Bunte. "[Admittedly] 42 [years old] is not the same as 25...I will fulfil my three year contract with Mercedes and afterwards work as a representative of the brand."
His team-mate Rosberg has scored three podiums since moving to Mercedes, but said that Schumacher was still difficult opposition, and had increased his performances this season.
"Michael performs at a high level, he is strong," Rosberg told Bild am Sonntag. "His current results do not reflect how good he is. To beat him I have to get everything right - he's closer than last year."
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