F1 Beyond The Grid 30 Days of BTG: Day 26 – Ralf Schumacher talks teammate rivalries and making history with Michael
Feb 23, 2024
Ralf Schumacher discusses teammate rivalries and his F1 career, revealing insights on his relationships with Juan Pablo and Damon Hill. He ponders if he would have made it to Formula 1 without his brother, Michael Schumacher, and shares stories of competitive sibling rivalry in racing.
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Teammates: Collaborate Then Compete
- Ralf says teammates should cooperate on car development but still be competitors on track.
- He believes teammates cannot be friends because competition must remain absolute.
Friendship Only After The Fight
- Ralf recalls only staying friends with Juan Pablo after racing together despite heavy political fighting in the team.
- He criticises Frank Williams' method of creating internal fights to extract performance.
Spa 1998: Team Orders Overruled Racing
- Ralf describes Spa 1998 where Damon Hill threatened to crash him rather than lose to him.
- Team owner Eddie ordered Ralf not to overtake, and Ralf accepted the team decision despite feeling quicker.