Michael Schumacher insisted tonight he would compete in the United States Grand Prix on Sunday week having been warned he could risk being stripped of his world title. The German had been given the option by his Ferrari team of not competing at Indianapolis amid the uncertainty following last week's terrorist attacks and the likelihood of an imminent American response.
But Schumacher, who wrapped up his fourth world title in Hungary last month, was told by Formula One ringmaster Bernie Ecclestone that playing safe and staying at home could put his drivers' crown at risk. Schumacher headed off any thoughts of him losing the championship in such controversial circumstances by confirming that if the race did go ahead - and it surely still has to be in doubt - then he would be there.
"I've heard about these rumours but I am not thinking at all about not driving there at the moment," said Schumacher.
Filed by Sinéad Kissane
