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Mass persuaded Schumacher to shun Williams and join Ferrari
Jochen Mass, who contested over 100 Grands Prix with Surtees, McLaren, ATS, Arrows and March, has revealed that he talked Michael Schumacher out of joining Williams and to join Ferrari instead. Mass, who finally walked away from F1 in 1982 following an accident at the French Grand Prix, and has one win (Spain 1975) to his name along with wins in Sports Car and Le Mans (1989), was approached by Frank Williams in late 1993 and offered the opportunity to drive the car with which Alain Prost had driven to his fourth title. While impressed with the all-conquering Williams, especially its numerous driver-aids, when countryman, Michael Schumacher subsequently advised him that he was looking to...
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