Williams won't help Schumacher

Called to compete in the European Grand Prix of Formula 1, Michael Schumacher will undoubtedly have to apprehend the F60 during the first day of testing in Valencia. Indeed, the ban on private testing during the season prevents Michael Schumacher from driving the F60. And the stable Williams is not ready to see the seven-time world champion benefit from an exemption to allow him these laps.

« While we welcome the return of Michael Schumacher to Formula 1, the fact is that any form of testing is strictly prohibited during the season., Frank Williams told Autosport. There are regulations clearly defined by the FIA ​​and which are respected by all the teams. »

The boss of the British team draws a parallel between the return of Michael Schumacher and the arrival of the young Jaime Alguersuari, during the Hungarian Grand Prix. In fact, the latter was only able to do his first lap times at the wheel of the STR4 during the first day of testing for the Grand Prix, the Friday before the race. “ I don't see any difference between Schumacher's situation and that of Alguersuari. Any deviation from the rule could create case law for the future. » If all the teams have to agree to allow Michael Schumacher to test the F60 before the European GP then, for Williams, it?s no.