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Ralf Schumacher does not talk to his brother Michael, about Formula One any more because he is eager to win the title himself.
"We still talk to each other like in the past, but Formula One is a taboo topic because we've become such rivals professionally,"
Michael said he sees Ralf every fortnight. "How many other brothers can say they see each other every two weeks?"
Anybody of you people out there believe this ((bull)), If so why …….

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[baddog]

Far more interesting for us to learn why would you NOT believe it?

[Racer Joe]

They have maintained for a quite a long time that they don't talk about F1 when they see each other. I don't see anything far-fetched about it. They get on well with each other and there are lots to talk about other than F1 - like their families.

If one of them were racing with a lower-ranked team then perhaps they would speak about F1. Now they are direct rivals (as much as anyone is a rival to Schumi) why even broach the subject when both will have to be on guard so that little tidbits of team info don't slip out.

[Bodzolca]

Originally posted by baddog
Far more interesting for us to learn why would you NOT believe it?

Perfect reply

[BRG]

Why would Ralf NEED to talk to Michael about F1? He's had his copy of the Team Schumacher Standing Instructions for years now. You know the ones a) don't race Michael b) don't try to overtake Michael c) let Michael past when he catches up to you. Pretty much the same instructions that Rubens was given, or the Sauber drivers.

So what's to talk about?

[HBoss]

Micheal's talk with Ralf.

"Ralf, I won again".
"No ****, tell me something I don't know".

[AlexS]

It's logical. Unless some platitudes like what is said in public interviews or discuting decisions to be made in Drivers Association all remaning falls in confidential matters. I guess it's sad but necessary.

[BuonoBruttoCattivo]

Reports in Gazzetta dello Sport last week say that the two brothers haven't been talking since Sukuka '03. They just barely have been acknowleding their existence since on GP weekends and tests in winter.

Also, the Gazzetta reports that Willi Weber has had enough of RS's approach and attitude, vis-a-vis contract issues Williams/Toyota. Weber went to vacation with MS after Australia and didn't want anything to do with RS. There are claims that RS is being [badly] influenced by a new clique of friends and acquaintances from Austria, who RS seeks their advice/approval, sometimes above Webers' recommendations, thus the frustration of the latter.

[Group B]

Originally posted by Bodzolca


Perfect reply

Ralf has said something; let's attack it.

[Mrv]

Actually what I heard is that they haven't spoken to each other since Suzuka 2003. The brothers have gone their own ways.

[rce]

Originally posted by BuonoBruttoCattivo
Reports in Gazzetta dello Sport last week say that the two brothers haven't been talking since Sukuka '03. They just barely have been acknowleding their existence since on GP weekends and tests in winter.

Also, the Gazzetta reports that Willi Weber has had enough of RS's approach and attitude, vis-a-vis contract issues Williams/Toyota. Weber went to vacation with MS after Australia and didn't want anything to do with RS. There are claims that RS is being [badly] influenced by a new clique of friends and acquaintances from Austria, who RS seeks their advice/approval, sometimes above Webers' recommendations, thus the frustration of the latter.

Interesting but sad if true. I can see it happening though...although it does read a bit like a soap opera...but then again so does 90% of what goes on off track.

I'm not the biggest fan of Willi, but I would think that he knows what he's doing regardless of his tactics. But it could explain the move to Toyota for money...which I think is absolutely crazy. It's weird - we have Willi saying "they're" only interested in Williams and then we have a "source" close to Ralf telling the Sun (okay not the most honest paper) that Ralf is ready to sign with Toyota.

Does Ralf have a spine???? What are his opinions or does he have some serious low self-esteem as to be swayed by 'friends & acquaintances'?

Sad.

[Racer Joe]

Originally posted by rce
Does Ralf have a spine???? What are his opinions or does he have some serious low self-esteem as to be swayed by 'friends & acquaintances'?

Sad.

It is very very difficult to tell if the article got it right - I wouldn't bet my house on it. So I won't take a paper's characterisation on face value myself.

[gp19]

BRG

Why would Ralf NEED to talk to Michael about F1? He's had his copy of the Team Schumacher Standing Instructions for years now. You know the ones a) don't race Michael b) don't try to overtake Michael c) let Michael past when he catches up to you. Pretty much the same instructions that Rubens was given, or the Sauber drivers.

I think you got it wright!!!!!!BRG
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