Schumacher looking ahead

(31-Oct-98) - Michael Schumacher thanked his Ferrari team members and
Goodyear for helping him win pole position for tomorrow's championship
deciding Japanese Grand Prix, but insisted that no one should get too
excited.

"Of course it is nice to be on pole position today. I am happy for all
the team members, who worked almost 24 hours a day over the last four
weeks. They were able to improve the car in all areas. Goodyear has also
done a fantastic job." Said the German. "They are really going
for it and want this title as much as we do."

"This is only qualifying today and so we must not get too excited
about it. Instead, we must concentrate on tomorrow's race."

Schumacher felt encouraged by Irvine's fourth place on the grid, despite
the fact that he needs the Ulsterman to finish second if he is to be
guaranteed the Championship: "Having Eddie on the second row, not too
far behind is encouraging. He had a problem with the car today and should
go better tomorrow and may be in a position to get past Mika."

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