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Question :
Michael, the temperature seemed to soar as you went
out, up to 36 degrees; did that have much impact on
your lap?
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| M.Schumacher
: I
didn't notice that. I don't think so. I don't think
it was a major variation and what you see as the official
temperature, it (the thermometer) is positioned where
the sun can hit it. If the sun is out, it gets warm,
if it's in the clouds, it gets cold, so I don't think
what you read there is realistic. |
| Question :
Your
brother had just said that after your good long run
this morning you're in good shape for the race tomorrow.
Would you agree with that? |
| M.Schumacher
: I
hope he's right. |
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Question :
One
has to say that you had a spectacular incident with
Juan Pablo in the previous race; you're starting close
to him tomorrow, what are your thoughts going into
the race?
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| M.Schumacher
: We
have been very close to each other very often so I have
no feeling about it. That's part of racing, that's what
I look forward to. |
| Question :
Is
Ferrari's performance about where you expect it to be
this weekend? |
| M.Schumacher
: Probably
not quite, no, because it's a circuit that should have
been good for our car. |
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Question :
Where
do you think you might be losing at the moment?
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| M.Schumacher
:
I don't think we lose. I think the other guys have got
very strong, that's the point. |
| Question :
Michael,
very quick straight line speed and also the fastest
time in sector one from everybody. Are you pretty happy
with that, is that what you want given the possibilities
of overtaking tomorrow? |
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M.Schumacher
:
If I could trade this against pole position I would
have traded it. It is nice but it doesn't mean a lot
if you are too slow in the other sectors.
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Question :
What is the situation with the other sectors, the
importance of sectors two and three for example?
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| M.Schumacher
: We
are simply too slow. I am not able to compare because
I do not have an overlay of those guys compared to me
and I could probably answer that better. |
| Question :
Do
you think you are lacking grip? |
| M.Schumacher
: Generally
you need grip, but you need grip in the first sector
too. So it is not just a matter of grip. |
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Question :
Is this pretty much the same situation as the ‘Ring
last weekend?
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| M.Schumacher
: We
will find out tomorrow. |
| Question :
What
are your feelings about the new sections here?
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| R.Schumacher
: I
personally think they did a good job, another overtaking
opportunity. The last chicane was always a bit dodgy
so a very good change. |
| J.P.Montoya
: Less
exciting than last year. I thought last year was a lot
better. It is a shame they made a really good braking
but they put a corner before that. If you get a good
run out of turn seven you can't really pass anybody
because they can go wide and make the arc you know.
It could have been a lot better job I think. It is a
good job but if they were looking to find overtaking
spots…. |
| M.Schumacher
: To
me I feel it is better than what we had because these
twisty slow bits, the last sector, was sort of Mickey
Mouse style flying over the kerbs and destroying cars
on so on. I think it is a reasonable improvement. I'm
happy. |
| Question :
Question
to Michael. You are almost half-a-second behind your
brother, from where does the difference come from? |
|
M.Schumacher
: From
the second and third sector. How can I answer this,
I have no clue.
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