Ralf cleared to race at Monza

By Andrew Hooper
September 12 2003

   
Ralf cleared to race
 
For BMW WilliamsF1 driver Ralf Schumacher there was a possibility that he would not be able to race at Monza as a result of his crash during testing at the same circuit.

But he was to be given the all clear by the FIA medical delegate Professor Sid Watkins to take part in this weekends Grand Prix.

"Ralf went for checks in Salzburg on Wednesday and brought all the papers with him to the track today," said a team spokesperson. "He saw Sid and was asked a few questions and Sid basically said he was fine."

Ralf added: "I had an X-ray on Wednesday and it was okay. They found my brain in there, it was a bit small but they found it! I suffered headaches for the first two days after the crash but then it was no problem. The accident doesn't bother me and my goal is to try and keep my slim chance in the Drivers' Championship alive."

Despite his chances of securing the drivers title been slim the fact that Ralf is able to take part in the Grand Prix is of great importance for the WilliamsF1 team as they aim to maintain their first place in the constructors championship fight.
 
 
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