Gap is not that large says M Schumacher


By Lorenzo Gotti
June 9 2002

Despite holding a massive 43 point lead over his rivals Michael Schumacher has said that his advantage is not that large! After his win in Canada only a major problem for Michael can prevent his 5th world title and his 3rd in a row for Ferrari.

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Michael Schumacher has claimed that his Formula One world championship lead is "not that large". The Ferrari driver is 43 points ahead with only 90 still available over the rest of the year. Schumacher's victory in the Canadian Grand Prix was his sixth in eight races this year and his relentless march towards his fifth title now appears totally unstoppable.

"I know we have a comfortable lead and I know we have the points. But no there is no point trying to think when we can win it, but just make sure we do win it. I know that winning this race and having the points takes me a step closer but there are nine races to go and 90 points to give away so a 43-point lead is not that large.

"I am not being pessimistic just realistic. It is not over yet and we have to wait for that."

Schumacher said he was not considering matching Juan Manuel Fangio's record of five titles - or the mark of three consecutive championships also set by the Argentine.

"In 2000 I said that from now on I just raced for the pleasure," said Schumacher. “Whether I was going to win races or championships that was not the drive or motivation, just the pleasure of racing itself. If I have an opportunity at future races I will go for it."

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