Mark Webber says that Michael Schumacher is weak

By Andrew Hooper
May 19 2002


	Michael Schumacher is weak

	As the discussions continue regarding Ferrari's applying of team orders at the Austrian Grand Prix, another person to add his views is that of Minardi driver Mark Webber. Mark has come out and said that Michael Schumacher was “weak” to follow Ferrari’s team orders in Austria last weekend. In his column for Australian Motorsport News Webber said: "As a sportsman, Michael could have said to the team, forget the contracts – he’s (Barrichello) earned this one." "For Michael to follow through with it was in my view, pretty weak. Everyone felt for Rubens. Despite his tremendous performance, he had no choice (but to cede position). The problem is Michael. They would have been discussing the situation on the radio for several laps. Michael could have said to them, as a sportsman, that it was Rubens’ race." As a result of the actions taken by the Ferrari team the FIA will be demanding an explanation from the drivers and Ferrari about the position change at the end of the race and drivers changing position on the podium after the race. This will take place at a World Council hearing in Paris on June 26.

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