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Schumacher: Fingers crossed for Vettel

Michael Schumacher admits that he would love to see compatriot Sebastian Vettel race to the World Championship title in 2009. No German other than Schumacher has been crowned Champion in Formula One although the Red Bull driver still stands a chance with two Grands Prix remaining.

Schumacher has been keeping a keen eye on this year's title fight

Currently third in the standings, 2 points behind Rubens Barrichello and 16 in arrears of leading Brawn driver Jenson Button, 'Baby Schumi' has been reminded that Kimi Räikkönen was 17 points behind at the same stage in 2007 but was still able to wrap up the title by a single point in Brazil.

"This F1 season has turned out to be extremely attractive again and, as with probably all motorsport fans, I am looking forward to seeing what will be happening in the last two races," seven-time World Champion Schumacher wrote on his website. "Both championships are still open and, for me, it is obviously important to see how the Constructors' Championship will end up - of course I wish for our guys (Ferrari) to defend their third position.

"I think it helps to think of a fact which I was always sticking to during my career: It's not over until it's over, you have to fight until the end. At Ferrari, we have lived that experience very successfully for many years and I am convinced it will be like that again this time."

With Ferrari engaged in a personal battle with McLaren, which is now only 2 points behind, Michael added to his support for Vettel. "Sebastian as well will probably share this view because he still has the chance to win the title," Schumacher continued. "This alone is already a big success. I am sure he will do everything possible to show a good performance in the next two races; mathematically everything is still possible and I will keep my fingers crossed for him."

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