Michael will have early edge, says Ralf
Williams-BMW driver Ralf Schumacher says older brother Michael will have an advantage for the first third of Sunday's European Grand Prix as the they go head to head for victory in their home race
The Ferrari ace and reigning world champion deprived his younger brother of his first ever pole position and Williams' first in over three years when he bettered his fastest lap by a fifth of a second.
But the two brothers are still on the front row for the second race in succession and the third time this season.
Although Ralf, who signed a new three-year contract with Williams-BMW on Friday, won the last round in Canada, but he is yet to top his brother in a Saturday afternoon qualifying head-to-head.
Schumacher Jr says the Ferrari will have an advantage going into the race because of his tyres.
"We struggled on Friday, but got it right today. But there is a bit of a problem with the tyres," said Ralf. "As the temperatures rise, it should be better for us, but for the first third of the race Bridgestone should have an advantage."
Schumacher Sr leads the 2001 world championship standings, with Ralf in fourth after winning in two of only three finishes he has managed so far this season.
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