Formula 1: Schumacher sets practice pace
Michael Schumacher today threw down the gauntlet to world championship rival David Coulthard by setting the fastest time in the opening practice session for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
Schumacher, who yesterday stated he would not ease off in his pursuit of a fourth world crown despite leading Coulthard by a staggering 31 points with just seven races remaining, clocked one minute 23.619 seconds in his Ferrari.