Michael Schumacher is planning to party this weekend
as he returns home hoping to emulate his Silverstone
achievement and hand Ferrari their latest accolade.
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Schumacher
heads to Hockenheim for the German GP aware his record
at the circuit is not as he would like having won
just twice at the there during his illustrious Formula
One career. |
It
was a similar statistic ahead of the British GP nine
days ago, but Schumacher coasted to a third win at
the venue, his 10th victory in 11 races this season,
and his 80th overall. |
Another
triumph on Sunday and Schumacher will have equalled
his own record for number of wins in a season set
in 2002, although on that occasion it took him 17
races to achieve the feat. |
Michael
said "You can say whatever you want but a grand
prix like the one at Hockenheim is always something
special," |
"Yes,
it is one of many races, but it is also a little different.
It is my home race and Hockenheim, for me, has always
been one of the most important rounds of the season." |
"It
hasn't been the scene of my best moments in the past,
but at Silverstone I managed to improve my record
there and I hope to do the same at Hockenheim." |
"The
car is a great one that has done well on all types
of circuit so far, and although Hockenheim will be
a tough race, I think we have a good chance there.
In any case, I will be giving my all." |
There
is every chance Ferrari will clinch their sixth successive
constructors' championship at Hockenheim, which Schumacher
concedes would spark "a very big party." |
Providing
Ferrari can accumulate 13 more points this weekend
than nearest rivals Renault, who currently trail by
a mammoth 95 points in the standings, then the party
will begin. |
"It's
going to happen sooner or later, to be honest,"
added Schumacher on Ferrari's impending success.
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"It's
difficult to avoid winning the constructors' title
now. But it is unbelievable what we're doing this
year. It's just the guys getting their reward for
all the work which is done back at the factory."
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