More trash talk from Patrick Head

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From Planet-F1.com
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Head slams Ferrari's race antics
Monday June 28 2004

Williams' Director of Engineering Patrick Head has slammed Ferrari's statement that they allow their drivers to race each other by saying it looks like a sham to him.

Head was referring to the USGP were Rubens was much faster than Michael through the weekend, but on race day Michael was able to out-run Rubens very easily.

"It's only supposition, but Rubens (Barrichello) appeared to have a clear performance advantage over Michael (Schumacher) at Indy - and all of a sudden in the race it disappeared."

Barrichello came second to Schumacher in both the Canadian and United States races, despite looking at times as if he could claim the victories. He also set the fastest lap times in both races.

Head believes Barrichello’s inability to beat the World Champ might not be his fault.

"When Williams or McLaren have been in that position in the past, the seasons retained their interest because you knew the drivers wouldn't give each other an inch. Ferrari say they let their drivers race, but it clearly looks a bit of a sham," said Head.

"I don't respect them, because they've put themselves in a position of dominance, but their sole motivation appears to be self-interest, rather than the interests of F1," added Head.

Head admits that it bothers him, but that he is not going to let Ferrari get the better of him.

"It does make me angry, but I'm not going to waste energy over it, because clearly the FIA accepts it and clearly it is a positive-active decision by Ferrari to operate in that way. It sounds rather 'holier than thou', but I happen to believe we have an obligation to race," concluded Head.

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Given such a "sucessful" first half of 2004 from Williams, I think Head
should do less talk and go back on the drawing board and take away that
ugly nose cone of the car. Oh, and be sure to have an FIA rule book
next to the drawing board just incase that Canada incident happens again.