F1's Schumacher Slams Into Wall
Updated 8:32 AM ET July 17, 2001
MONZA, Italy (AP) - Michael Schumacher slammed into a rubberized wall at about 185 mph during practice Tuesday, but the Formula One leader was back at his garage after a brief hospital stay.

Schumacher was one of 10 racers practicing for the German Grand Prix on July 29. His Ferrari lost control and skidded off the Monza course, hitting the protective wall.

Schumacher, bidding for a fourth driver's title, was rushed to a hospital, where he was checked for less than 30 minutes. The 32-year-old German returned to the Ferrari garage at the Monza complex without any apparent injuries.

Giancarlo Fisichella, driving his Benetton Renault behind Schumacher, told the ANSA news service that the impact with the wall was "violent."

There were no immediate reports on damage to the vehicle, which was the only Ferrari brought to Monza for testing Tuesday.

If Schumacher wins on his home course, he will match Alain Prost's career record of 51 victories.

 

I think he's pretty determined ... Oh well, he's paid to do that. Hope his efforts pay off, I really like to see him exceed that record holding.

 

Based on what I saw at the British GP, he's on cruise mode.

 

Ditto. 37 point difference with 6 GPs to go ... it boring really.

 

I like the Type R in red!!!! thought those were for Germany only?

(off topic in an off topic thread)

 

Watching Schumacher at the start of each race, is annoying. He's basic strategy is to block people who out accelerate him. I remember one race last year Malaysia GP, where he moved all the way over to the wall to block Mika off. If Mika hadn't backed off, there would have been a major crash. I think Schumacher gets away with this strategy because the drivers who wouldn't back off are driving slower cars.

Man those F1 cars must be built like a brick, -- 185 mph into the wall and only a 30 min hospital stay.

I'm glas he's OK.