Recovering Ralf waits on French GP decision

Ralf Schumacher has put off a decision on whether he will compete in next month’s French Grand Prix.

The German suffered back injuries in a high-speed crash at Indianapolis after suffering a puncture during the United States Grand Prix and is considered a major doubt for the Magny Cours race.

Williams tester Marc Gene is primed to fill in as he did in Italy last season.

Schumacher said: “I am fine under the circumstances. I have only seen it very briefly on TV, but I don't remember where I have been and how it all happened.

“I am not thinking about driving at Magny Cours yet. First of all I will spend a week or so recovering from the accident and then we’ll see.”