Schumacher ready to be party leader

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER is planning to party this weekend as he returns home hoping to emulate his Silverstone achievement and hand Ferrari their latest accolade.

Schumacher heads to Hockenheim for the German Grand Prix aware his record at the circuit is not as he would like, having won just twice there during his illustrious Formula One career.

It was a similar statistic ahead of the British Grand Prix 10 days ago, but Schumacher coasted to a third win at the venue, his 10th victory in 11 races this season, and his 80th overall.