Points to Renault, Honda and McLaren as pace-settersRalf Schumacher has ruled out winning the opening Grand Prix of 2006, claiming that even a second place would be a `big surprise`.
The Toyota driver candidly told German newspaper Bild that his Cologne-built car is simply `not fast enough`.
“Of course I am hoping (I can win),” Schumacher said, “but it does not look very good. Last year Trulli finished second, but it would be a big surprise if it happened again this Sunday. We are simply not fast enough.”
Schumacher puts Renault at the front of the pack. “I take my hat off to (Flavio) Briatore and his men,” Ralf praised.
Like Toyota, he also ruled out a title bid for his brother`s red team. Schumacher said: “Ferrari are not as good as Renault, Honda or McLaren. Because Toyota is now a Bridgestone team, I have seen (Ferrari`s) data.”
“They will not win the championship. They are clearly behind Renault. Unless they suddenly find 100 kilos to shed from their car, they are a long way behind.”
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