German Formula One legend Michael Schumacher admitted he felt like a kid with a new toy as he took his Mercedes car out for the first time here yesterday ahead of his official return to the sport after a three-year absence.<br /><br />
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<p align="center"><span style="font-size: 8pt"><strong>back!</strong> Michael Schumacher</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table>Dozens of fans, photographers and journalists watched as the seven-time world champion completed 40 laps on the Ricardo Tormo de Cheste circuit during the first free practice session of the season.<br /><br />"In a way, it's like 1991, honestly," said Schumacher.<br /><br />"When I came into F1, I was shocked in the first lap and I was extremely excited at the second and further lap. <br />It's exactly the same today. I feel today like a young boy that has a toy in his hand and just enjoys himself."<br /><br />The German clocked the third fastest lap time of 1min 12.947sec behind Brazilian Ferrari driver Felipe Massa (1:12.574) and Spaniard Pedro de la Rosa of Sauber (1:12.784).<br /><br />Schumacher said it was a strange feeling not to be lining up with his old Ferrari team.<br /><br />"Yes, naturally I suddenly see my car, my old car on the track and I'm not sitting in it. It's a strange sensation. But it's good to see my brother (Ralf who is a test driver for Ferrari) in the car. I'll enjoy seeing my friends down at Ferrari some time this week."

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German Formula One legend Michael Schumacher admitted he felt like a kid with a new toy as he took his Mercedes car out for the first time

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