[sameerrao]

I think Ralf is a better car developer than Montoya. He is certainly not in the same league as his brother - but he is really good in this area.

Peter Windor describes Ralf's driving style to be similar to Michael and DC in that they all make most of their speed going into corners - by turning in early. What Ralf does is that he begins the turn earlier than say a Villeneuve or Montoya and starts applying the brakes while turning. His extra speed is due to a more economical use of the corner. Now for this style to work all three need a car with minimal understeer and perhaps mild overteer to help rotate the car towards the exit of the corner.

Why the above description? It just highlights the criticality of set-up for these three drivers. Ralf's input is certainly being missed at the races - note the persistant comments from Frank Williams and Montoya that they are missing his inputs.

Ralf's driving this year hasn't been a credit to him at all. I think it is best he takes along break, rests up and comes back fresh and hungry. I would love to see the Ralf of 1999 and 2000 re-emerge - he was something special then.