BMW is very interested in keeping Ralf in his seat. Or if not him, at least a german driver. BMW pretty much tells Williams what the story of the morning glory is all about, when it comes to Ralf. Remember all the strange mutters from BMW, about BMW making their own team, or finding another partner, that suddenly popped up, right after Frank, rightly, sent a stern letter to Ralf about upping his performance?
If Ralf is smart, he will follow the tune from BMW. On the other hand, much as I really would like to see JPM clinch the title, I hope Ralf flatly refuses faul team tactics. I can understand letting a faster driver through without taking him off the track (when it is just a matter of time anyway before he goes by), I can understand defending your position with extra zeal if your teammate is in front and outpacing you anyway. But handing over well earned positions..? Nah, we've had enough of that.
I think it would be so much sweeter, and so much better for Williams as a team, if they the showed the sport how it is, when you earn the WDC fair and square with your racecraft.
Post Edited (08-07-03 23:04)
It's only after we've lost everything, that we are free to do anything.