Stewart doubts Schu’s ‘late’ decision

(GMM) Sir Jackie Stewart has expressed doubt that Ferrari is really giving Michael Schumacher until the end of the year to make his decision about 2007.

The former triple world champion and Scot, representing Williams' sponsor 'RBS' but once a grand prix team chief, said in Barcelona: ''The end of the season is too late. All contracts are being negotiated now.''

Another former GP winner, meanwhile – Toro Rosso co-owner Gerhard Berger – does not call into question that 37-year-old Schumacher is still genuinely undecided about his future on the grid.

''It doesn't surprise me,'' said the Austrian when asked about Schumacher's Spanish revelation.

Berger, 46, continued: ''If he needs until the end of the season, then it is correct that Ferrari gives him this time.''