Schumacher plans victory party at German GP

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 at the there during his illustrious Formula One career.

It was a similar statistic ahead of the British Grand Prix 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.

“You can say whatever you want but a grand prix like the one at Hockenheim is always something special,” said Schumacher.

“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.”

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.

“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.”