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F1: Schu Still Smiling Amid Struggles
Michael Schumacher is maintaining a sense of humor despite his performance woes...
SPEED Staff / GMM  |  Posted July 29, 2010   GMM Newswire
Michael Schumacher is trying to remain positive. (Photo: Getty Images)
Michael Schumacher on Thursday proved that his on-track struggles this season have not dented his sense of humor.

At a team press conference in Hungary, the seven time World Champion tried to answer a questioner but found that his microphone was not working.

Mercedes boss Norbert Haug leaned over and pressed a button, moving Schumacher to laugh: "If Norbert touches it, it works.

"Maybe he should touch my car, and it will work too!" added the 41-year-old.

Schumacher reinforced that he is staying calm in order to work on the technical deficiencies, in order to mount a championship challenge in 2011.

But in Hungary, organizers of the 25th Formula One race in Budapest are not unhappy with Schumacher.
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According to SID news agency, ticket sales are 10 percent higher than in 2009, and "we have Michael Schumacher to thank for that," confirmed Hungaroring vice president Tamas Frank.

A grandstand at the track is even named after the famous German.

"A great idea," said the chirpy Schumacher with a laugh.

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