FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Michael Schumacher has apologized to former teammate Rubens Barrichello for the way he drove during the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Race stewards say Schumacher impeded Barrichello on the 66th lap Sunday. Schumacher appeared to try to force Barrichello into a concrete pit wall as the two fought for 10th place.
The seven-time world champion has been penalized 10 places on the grid for the next race, the Belgian GP on Aug. 29.
Schumacher says on his website that he reviewed what happened and agrees with the stewards. He says he did not intend to endanger the Williams driver and was “sorry” if Barrichello felt that was the case.
