Schumacher complains about traffic

In Melbourne, Michael Schumacher seemed more competitive than in Bahrain. If the qualifying result is the same (seventh), the seven-time World Champion was able to aim for better places. He is satisfied with his result but regrets not having done better because of the traffic.

« We had a good qualifying session today and the result was satisfactory, even if I was hampered by traffic, especially on my last lap.. » Indeed, the seven-time World Champion considers himself wronged by the behavior on the track of Fernando Alonso. " On my last lap, he slowed me down ”, Schumi adding that “ some drivers do not use their mirrors properly ».

« At the same time, it?s complicated because he?s on his return lap and he?s busy with other things than watching his mirrors, continues Schumi about Alonso. I asked him if his team warned him and he told me no. We talked about it yesterday during the drivers' briefing, reminding us to pay attention to it, and he was one of the most talkative on the subject. »

From now on, in order not to be fooled or to do anything illegal, the German pilot wants clarification on the behavior to be had in this type of situation. “ I had a discussion with Charlie (Whiting, in charge of security) about this because I need to know what the rules are in this area. If things have changed, I need to know what he will or won't agree with. »