Ralf confidentof extension at Williams

RALF SCHUMACHER is confident of retaining his drive with the Williams Formula One team until 2006 once his current deal ends at the end of 2004, the German driver said last night.

“I think we can presume that there will be an extension but there are some points to be discussed,” said Schumacher.

The driver was talking on the same day his manager Willi Weber was forced to deny a report in yesterday’s Sport-Bild that Schumacher must take a $3m cut in his $15m annual salary.