This win is only a taster - Schumi

The day after the race the feeling of post-race joy still hangs in the air: "Yesterday it was great to climb onto the podium and see the fans' joy and, I am not ashamed to admit, it was a special feeling. It is now that I have this feeling and now that all the fans who have always supported us are repaid", beamed Michael Schumacher.

Despite the exultation that swept through the Ferrari team, Michael once again displayed the character that has made him the most successful driver in Formula 1 history: he is very realistic and is swayed only by the facts. "It is a fact that he have made up a lot of ground but it is also true that we are not where we would like to be, even if this victory is a taster. We still have much work to do; the whole team agrees on this. Yesterday's win is only the beginning". Consequently, Michael will be testing this week on Thursday and Friday at Paul Ricard and Le Castellet. He will be developing the tyres while Felipe Massa will work on fine-tuning the aerodynamics. Talking of his team mate, he revealed that "tomorrow is Felipe's birthday and so I would like to wish him all the best"!

Michael stands by what he said at the beginning of the intense Imola weekend. "Side issues do not help; we have to continue working as hard as we have been. This is the only thing that has helped us to get better and reach our goals. It is incredible to see how the team manages to go on improving. Days like yesterday are especially important as they boost our motivation. This is good for our dream team, one that knows how to fight!