NOVEMBER 6, 2002

Michael's new house

Michael Schumacher has been trying to buy a farm for himself and his family for some years but the Swiss-German authorities have made life rather difficult for Michael because he has rather grandiose plans which the planning authorities say are too much.

Schumacher has now decided to stay in the French-speaking part of the country and there are reports in the German press that he has now purchased a big new estate between the towns of Nyon and Morges, close to Lake Geneva. The house is to be completely rebuilt in the months ahead before the family take up residence.