A few days before the United States Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher reflects on the time spent in America and the particular atmosphere close to this crucial point of the championship. ‘The race at Indianapolis will be the most gripping for sure’, claimed Schumacher. ‘The Formula 1 season has reached its decisive stage: the US Grand Prix will play a pivotal role in deciding the provisional result, so I am looking forward to it eagerly.’

‘I expect a weekend of tense racing, above all considering how tight the competition has been this year. During the week we have tested on different tracks and obtained superb results, meaning that we are in a position to battle for the win.’

‘I feel comfortable in the United States: I have been here since the weekend so I shouldn’t suffer from jetlag. I promise the Indianapolis fans a thrilling race in which we will give our best. Even though the track is not the most difficult to run on, the atmosphere at Speedway really is something else.’