Michael Schumacher vs. Felipe Massa

MS: Joined Ferrari in 1996. Good start, took a few wins.
FM: Joined Ferrari in 2006. Good start, took a few wins.

MS: Picked up pace in 1997, won more races.
FM: Picked up pace in 2007, won more races.

MS: Lost championship at final round to McLaren.
FM: Lost championship at final round to McLaren.

MS: Broke leg halfway through 1999, missed most of rest of the season.
FM: Injured in crash halfway through 2009, missed rest of the season.

If the trend continues, Felipe should in theory win it in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A58344618