Rubens and why he couldn't beat Michael

[ArrowsFA1]

"But could I, on equal terms, be Champion against him? I'm pretty sure I could."

Note the use of the words "on equal terms", because clearly we know Rubens didn't become champion at Ferrari.

"But Michael didn't have bad days, and I did have some - I still do, so I have to overcome them."

It's not often a driver admits his own weaknesses so credit to Rubens for that, but if he hasn't done so after 233 GP's he's unlikely to eliminate those bad days now.

[Donney]

Obviously Rubens is clever enough as to admit that Schumacher was supreme in his driving, but I also find interesting the use of "in equal terms" it leaves an open door to speculation.

I think he was not as good as Schumacher but he deserves credit for admitting he has bad days, as Arrows is not very often that drivers are so sincere.

[Dzeidzei]

Obviously Rubens is clever enough as to admit that Schumacher was supreme in his driving, but I also find interesting the use of "in equal terms" it leaves an open door to speculation.

Its not interesting, its a given. Its something every driver would say. And even should say.

Thats why JV thinks he´s the fastest. Thats why Montoya thinks he´s the fastest. Thats why... you name it.

Heck, I think even DC thinks he would be the fastest. If he only had equal terms.




And if there werent those bloody Finns, of course.

[Valve Bounce]

<< ...recently asked by F1 Racing mgazine if he ever thought he wasn't as good as Schumacher, Barrichello said: "Never!"

He did, however, concede that there were some aspects of grand prix racing where Schumacher was a cut above everyone else.

"But I'll never be as good as him on an out-lap. He was supreme - the speed he had there was something that you wouldn't believe," he continued.

"But could I, on equal terms, be Champion against him? I'm pretty sure I could.

"But Michael didn't have bad days, and I did have some - I still do, so I have to overcome them." >>

http://www.planet-f1.com/story/0,189...028908,00.html

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I think this is a very honest statement from Rubens.