Formula One: Schumi aiming for something special

LONDON: Michael Schumacher hopes that he can give his fans something special to celebrate in next weekend’s German Grand Prix when he makes what may be his final appearance as an F1 racer on home soil. The 43-year-old believes he and his Mercedes team have demonstrated the potential to challenge at the front and he hinted this week that he hopes to deliver a podium finish. “This year is the first time that our team has been capable of racing right at the front, and because of that, we’re hoping for lots of support from the fans and to reward them with our performance,” said Schumacher. “We have set ourselves the clear target of giving everybody a reason to celebrate next weekend.”

Published in The Express Tribune, July 15^th, 2012.