Schumacher claims pole position

Schumacher has a remarkable record in at the Catalunya circuit just outside Barcelona. In nine races, he has won twice 8217;95 and 8217;96, been second twice, third three times and also has a fourth and sixth place. However, Hakkinen has won the last two races here with back-to-back seconds for his teammate Coulthard.

Hakkinen won the first three poles this season with Barrichello taking the pole in Britain.

8220;It is obviously satisfying, but honestly if you look back since the beginning of the season we8217;ve always had the opportunity,8221; Schumacher said. 8220;But we didn8217;t use our opportunity.8221;