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BAR to announce signing Ralf in Hungary?
Friday, August 7, 1998
The German newspaper
Bilt reveals this morning that negotiations between Formula One team BAR
and Jordan driver Ralf Schumacher have ended successfully,
a contract has been prepared and all that is left is for Ralf Schumacher
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The
paper further reports that BAR is hoping to announce Ralf's
recruitment at the next Grand Prix in Hungary.
According to the
German paper, 23 years old Schumacher is offered
a 2-year deal with the team, with a
third year option. He will get 6 Million
DM (approximately 3.4 million US$) for the first
year, and 8 million DM (approximately 4.5 million US$) for the second
year. The paper also reveals that the contract
ensures Ralf Schumacher an equal status
to BAR's already signed driver, current World Champion Jacques
Villeneuve.
The paper
quotes BAR team manager, Craig Pollock, as
saying that he wants Ralf Schumacher because he is impressed
with the progress the Jordan driver made
this year, but also because he is appealing to
German fans and sponsors. Young Schumacher himself, however,
is reported to be hesitant. He says he is satisfied with
his current team, Jordan, but also says he is sure
BAR will succeed very fast.
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