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Formula One: Schumacher to drive: BMW Williams F1 Montreal GP

16 June 2000

RALF SCHUMACHER WILL DRIVE
15th June 2000

Good news for the BMW WilliamsF1 Team: after his injury in an
accident during the Monaco Grand Prix, Ralf Schumacher feels fit
enough to enter the Canadian Grand Prix. Eleven days ago in Monte
Carlo, the German driver clashed violently against the barrier on the
38th lap at the Ste Devote comer and he sustained an 8 cm wound,
which required stitches.

Just In case Ralf's positive prognosis proves too optimistic, the team's
test driver Bruno Junqueira is ready to race in Montreal. The FIA F1
World Championship regulations allow a change of driver - if agreed
by the Race Stewards - at the latest before the qualifying session.

Ralf Schumacher
"Last week I re-started my fitness training and I feel fine. The wound is
healing okay even though I still feel a bit of pain when loading the leg,
of  course. I don't expect to have any problem in free practice, as we
won't  run too much. I hope the same also applies for the race. Usually
I brake with my left foot, but if necessary I can also use my right foot.
In order to reduce the vibration, we will stick some padding in the
cockpit, where the  heel is."