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F1Rogues Crash Investigation: Ralf Schumacher, Albert Park 2001

The lights went out to start the 2002 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park. Ralf Schumacher got a flying start as Barichello seemed to bog down. As the cars were entering the braking area Ralf was going far too fast and piled into the back of the Ferrari.

"These things happen in racing and it is a shame that Ralf and me finished out of the race immediately," Barrichello said."At the start, I tried to defend my position and then I had to brake. I don't think I did it too early. In fact I think, quite the opposite, I braked later than usual as I was worried something like this might happen. It was a heavy impact and I reckon Ralf was flat out. I don't think he would have got round the corner."

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