News Details
Mass persuaded Schumacher to shun Williams and join Ferrari
Jochen Mass, who contested over 100 Grands Prix with Surtees, McLaren, ATS, Arrows and March, has revealed that he talked Michael Schumacher out of joining Williams and to join Ferrari instead. Mass, who finally walked away from F1 in 1982 following an accident at the French Grand Prix, and has one win (Spain 1975) to his name along with wins in Sports Car and Le Mans (1989), was approached by Frank Williams in late 1993 and offered the opportunity to drive the car with which Alain Prost had driven to his fourth title. While impressed with the all-conquering Williams, especially its numerous driver-aids, when countryman, Michael Schumacher subsequently advised him that he was looking to...
Full Story »
Full Story »
3y ago from Pitpass.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Without me, Schumacher would have gone to Williams...
Without me Michael Schumacher would have signed with Williams instead of...
3y ago from GPBlog.com
I talked Schumacher out of Williams drive and into...
Former Formula 1 driver Jochen Mass has revealed he convinced Michael...
3y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Villeneuve Reveals Why He Thinks Red Bull Are...
1997 Formula One World Champion Jacques Villeneuve has said he believes...
3y ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Bottas reveals girlfriend's picture ploy to boost...
Valtteri Bottas hardly comes across as a self-centered, narcissistic...
3y ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Pramac's Morbidelli still "missing freedom"...
No description available...
17m ago from Motorsport.com
F1 owner Liberty Media set to finalise purchase of...
Formula 1 owner Liberty Media are in talks to buy Madrid-based company...
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Oliveira frustrated by "baby steps" as 2024...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
F1 owner Liberty Media set to finalise purchase of...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Rasmussen, Siegel and Simpson complete oval rookie...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Rosenqvist: Confidence within MSR growing with every...
Felix Rosenqvist has started off his time with Meyer Shank Racing on a...
19h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Rising concerns in IndyCar over PFC’s braking system
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Drivers offer thoughts on Thermal exhibition, ideas on...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Kenya launches motorsport academy to nurture future...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Safari Rally: Neuville edges Tanak to grab early...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle quickest in Safari shakedown
Reigning WRC champion Kalle Rovanperä set the benchmark time in Wednesday...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Rovanpera: WRC technical overhaul for 2025 “makes no...
No description available...
23h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Kai Havertz closing in on incredible Arsenal scoring...
No description available...
57m ago from SportsKeeda.com
'These games can sometimes signify or create history'...
No description available...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'They’re not looking at them' - Journalist claims...
No description available...
17m ago from SportsKeeda.com
'Interest is there and will likely grow in the next...
No description available...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Top manufacturer takes HUGE step towards F1 return
A top manufacturer has taken a significant step... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
F1 owners ‘close’ to stunning £3.5 BILLION takeover of...
A multi-billion pound deal put forward by Formula... Read More »
8h ago from GPFans.com
'Thai shareholder wants Red Bull GmbH to move to Dubai'
Christian Horner seems to be locked in the saddle... Read More »
6h ago from GPBlog.com