02/09/2004
NEWS STORY
According to reports, Michael Schumacher has crashed heavily at Monza, the second day of testing after the summer test ban.
Initial reports suggest the German suffered a left-rear tyre failure at the end of the pit straight under braking for the chicane. The car went head first into the barriers, however Schumacher, who secured his seventh World Championship title last weekend, escaped unhurt.
The accident comes just days after three high-profile tyre failures at Spa Francorchamps, all involving Michelin runners, Bridgestone has announced that it will launch an immediate enquiry.