Schumacher leads Ferrari 1-2 to equal pole record

0 Comments | AFP, March, 2006

MANAMA (AFP) — Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher showed his return to form when he stormed to a Ferrari 1-2 to take pole position for Sunday's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

Schumacher, who had a disappointing 2005 season, equalled the late Ayrton Senna's record of 65 pole positions Saturday by setting the fastest time in qualifying ahead of his Ferrari teammate Felipe Massa of Brazil.

The German timed 1min 31.431sec to edge Massa by less than 0.1 seconds.

"I'm very proud (to equal the record)," said Schumacher.

"To be honest, I didn't expect it and I think to be here on the front row is very nice, especially after we had not good times last year.

"We knew Felipe was going to be quick - it is why we signed him, so it is nice to...