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Article: Ralf Schumacher Steals the ShowFerrari Fans Disappointed as 'Wrong' Brother Triumphs in Prix
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- International Herald Tribune
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- April 16, 2001
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Brad Spurgeon
International Herald Tribune
04-16-2001
Ralf Schumacher became the first brother of a Grand Prix winner to win a race himself in the 50-year history of the sport when he finished first in the San Marino Grand Prix. As important as the victory was the manner in which Michael Schumacher's younger sibling won on Sunday, and the car in which he took the checkered flag. Few fans, even in Italy, will be sorry to see Ferrari beaten because Ralf's victory suggested that this year's championship will be more than a two-team race for the first time in years.Ralf Schumacher won in a Williams after a good, clean, race to the finish. He beat the Ferraris and McLarens in every realm, ...