Extra motivation for the home race - Schumi

The first free practice session ahead of the Grand Prix of Germany will take place on Friday morning. The race is a crucial one in championship terms and Michael Schumacher cannot wait to get going on his chase to the title.

"It has finally come around. For every German driver, the home race provides extra motivation. The psychological effect of driving here is huge. I always receive great support from our fans at Hockenheim and this lasts for the entire weekend. All the drivers enjoy competing in such conditions".

"We go into Hockenheim on the back of two straight wins and it is no secret that we want another", he went on. "We want to turn the championship red and Hockenheim ought to be the next step. Naturally, we also need the supporters on our side as they are very important".
For Michael, the German event kicks off away from the track with a charity football match. "It will be an interesting weekend that begins tomorrow in Mannheim with the game. I would like to urge our fans to come along and celebrate with us. Even my team mate, Felipe Massa, will join in and neither of us can wait for the match to get underway. I am sure", concluded the seven-time world champion, "that everyone wants to see us play".