Schuey wants to wrap up title at home GP
Michael Schumacher wants to win his record-equalling fifth world drivers' title in front his home fans at Hockenheim at the end of July.
It is mathematically possible for the German to win the championship at the next race at Magny-Cours on July 21, but the Ferrari star feels that it is more likely that he will complete his crushing domination of the 2002 season a week later in front of his adoring fans.
"For this to happen [winning the title in France], all the other drivers in the running would have to retire or be very unlucky," he said. "And I don't think they'll do that for me.
"Anyway, it would be much nicer to win the title at the next race in Hockenheim, even though I must try and win the title as quickly as possible. The chances seem good, I know, but I also know that anything can still happen, so I don't want to start speculating too much."
In 10 races this season, Schumacher has taken seven wins, two seconds and a third. If he wins the title in Germany - with five rounds still to go - it will be the earliest any driver has ever wrapped up a drivers' championship in F1 history.
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