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Ferrari derided by fans/media

The Ferrari team has received strong criticism from fans and the media for employing team orders in today's Austrian Grand Prix.  Even Michael Schumacher appeared bewildered by the call which allowed him to overtake Rubens Barrichello on the finish line after the Brazilian had dominated qualifying and the race.

"We talked about it before the race and it was not planned," he said in the post race press conference.  "I need to talk with the team and find out what changed."

The pit straight Grandstands erupted in anger with fans booing the Ferrari team and giving the 'thumbs down' sign as Barrichello and Schumacher took to the podium.  Schumacher positioned Barrichello on the top step and they were joined, not by Jean Todt or Ross Brawn as is customary, but by ex-Jordan race engineer Gabrielle delli Colli.  Later, in the FIA press conference, the media booed the Ferrari drivers as well, this being directed not so much at them personally but apparently at the team.


Special Correspondent