Rumours denied by Williams

By Andrew Hooper
September 16 2003


	Rumours denied by Williams

	As is always the case in Formula One the rumours regarding Ralf Schumacher's absence from the team fuelled speculation that he would not be present at the next Grand Prix in the United States, or even possibly Japan. But Ralf has spoken to deny such claims. On his web site Ralf said: "I am very amused to hear and read these rumours about who will be taking my place for the final two races. I can only say this: it will just remain speculation." "I'm doing everything to be really fit again and of course assume that I'll be in Indianapolis. Everything else is rubbish," he added. The rumours even suggested that Jacques Villeneuve could be brought into the team from BAR, to drive at the final two races at Indianapolis on September 28 and the final round is in Suzuka, Japan, on October 12. Again such rumours were denied by Frank Williams. Villeneuve's availability is based on the view that he will be replaced by BAR after a poor season. "I think that's wishful thinking from the French-speaking part of Canada," said: Frank Williams.