Michael Schumacher: "I didn't think it would have gone
as it did!"
Michael returned home on Sunday evening after a race that
had gone particularly well. He will relax after a demanding
weekend and before the upcoming tests: "To be honest,
I did not think things would go as they did", declared
the seven-time world champion today.
His eighth win at the Grand Prix of France had put him in
a good mood. "These are the best wins". Despite
the fact that his car caught fire during Saturday's free practice
and that Felipe had clutch problems, the Ferraris performed
well even though they did not have any information on how
the tyres would have coped over a long distance.
"We were worried. First, you can never be certain of
anything and, second, things did not look particularly hopeful",
explained Michael. "In the end though, everything turned
out okay. I have to pay thanks to all the mechanics and engineers
who, with very little data, set the car up superbly".
This second consecutive win is a further step forward in
the chase after overall leader, Alonso. "It is tough",
smiled Michael. "From now on, we are focused on the 17
points we have to make up. It will be hard as Alonso and his
team have the edge but one thing is clear: nothing is certain
in Formula 1. This means that we will not develop a false
sense of security; this very race demonstrated that, this
year, details can make all the difference.
We can be proud of the fact that we are doing well and we
will continue heading in this direction".
Michael will be at Le Castellet from Wednesday and, on Thursday
and Friday, he will be involved in new test sessions. "These
are important tests as we have to select the tyres for the
next three races".
Then will come a break from the testing. We would like to
prepare for the next race and do well in Germany. We will
see how things go. I need the extra motivation; we are all
motivated and each member of the Ferrari team wants the Prancing
Horse to win the title race".
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