Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has spoken of his displeasure with the back-of-the-grid punishment dished out to Michael Schumacher after Saturday’s controversial qualifying session.
Montezemolo feels that Schumacher was harshly treated when stewards stripped the seven-time champion of his pole position after ruling that the German had deliberately parked his Ferrari on the exit of Rascasse corner.
“Ferrari do not comment on the decisions of judges,” he told Italy’s Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper.
“I never like it whatever the judgement – sporting or otherwise – when there is a presumption of guilt.
“I particularly don’t like it when the presumption of guilt can decide the world championship.”
Montezemolo said that Schumacher had responded in the perfect manner on race day, with a stunning fightback up to fifth position which saw him set the fastest lap of the race on route.
“Schumacher honoured his role as a great champion,” said the Italian.
“I believe it was the best possible response in sporting and technical terms on the part of Ferrari.
“On Saturday and Sunday we had by far the fastest car so we must not give up and continue to work.”
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