2002 August News
   
Wednesday August 14th, 2002
Michael ready for Hungarian GP
Michael  said   “I am  already  thinking  about  the next race . I cannot  deny  that  luck seems to be with me at the moment.”
He  added  “I remember it  as though it  was yesterday . The emotion  on  the  podium  with  the  enthusiastic and cheering fans  down  below. That’s  why I think it’s great to celebrate with   the   fans,   even   if   it’s   in  another  country. There are always   a  lot   of   Ferrari  fans in Budapest and it was surprising to see their happy reaction. This is the best it can get for a driver on the podium and I am sure I will keep that feeling  with  me  right  from  Friday, when I am back on the track. I am also keen to get behind the wheel again after the break. When I am out of  the  cockpit for too long, I start to get withdrawal symptoms! ”
That  is  why  Michael  chose to spend the break quietly with his family.  He  said  “A lot of  friends  came  to  see  us and all the  children played  together, while  the  adults relaxed . We did  some  kart racing and had a great time. The previous week  had  been  frantic, even if it all ended well, but that’s a  feeling  that  only  comes  with hindsight. Now, I am in top shape and can tackle this  season’s remaining races in a calm fashion.  I  can  only  repeat  that,  racing with less pressure is  definitely  more  enjoyable  and   that  the   Ferrari  team has  already  met  most  of  its  objectives.  To round off the season  in  the  best  possible  way,  we now  want to win the Constructors’ title  and do all we can so that Rubens finishes second  in  the  Drivers’ classification. That  is what we want and  I  will  do  all  in  my  power  to  ensure  it  happens.”