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Article: Ralf takes first step on long road to freedom.
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- The Evening Standard (London, England)
- Article date:
- April 26, 2001
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Byline: KATE BATTERSBY
AND with one bound, Ralf was free. According to some, Schumacher Minor's maiden Grand Prix victory at San Marino on Easter Sunday has at last permitted him to emerge from the shadows of his brother.
A little optimistic, perhaps - Ralf has one win to Michael's 46, no championships to Michael's three.
He is also seven years his brother's junior, but Michael won his first title when he was 25, the age Ralf is now.
Yet some are daring to discuss the possibility of another Schumacher world title - not for Michael this time, but Ralf.
"It's too soon for that," insisted Ralf firmly. "We always thought we would ...