In a short statement released today, Ferrari confirmed the recent rumors mentioning Michael Schumacher’s return in F1. The Prancing Horse intends to put Michael Schumacher in Felipe Massa’s car until the Brazilian will fully recover and will be able to race again.
Before this is going to happen the German ex-Formula 1 driver has to take specific training sessions at the end of which we will know exactly if he will be the one to drive for Ferrari on the 23rd of August in the European Grand Prix.
Today’s statement doesen’t specify what happens in case Massa will not return in Formula 1, but we all hope the Brazilian makes a full recovery.
Ferrari press release :
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro intends to put Michael Schumacher in Felipe Massa’s car untill the brazilian driver will be able to race again. Michael Schumacher said he is ready and, over the next few days, will undertake a specifc training programme at the end of which confermation will be given of his participation in the Championship with effect from the European Grand Prix on the 23rd of August 

Source: Ferrari