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Michael Schumacher is aiming to extend his rich vein of form through to the Korean Grand Prix next weekend after securing a sixth place finish in Japan.

Schumacher has scored 28 points over the last four rounds - nearly half of his season's total - and has closed to within three points of his team-mate Nico Rosberg in the drivers' championship. In Japan Schumacher looked after his tyres to break into the top six, ahead of Ferrari's Felipe Massa, and is hoping to do the same in Korea, which was a happy hunting ground for his team last year.

"Visiting Korea for the first time last season was an interesting experience, and I enjoyed learning the new Yeongam track," Schumacher said. "It's a very impressive facility, and the track has enough challenges to make it enjoyable to drive. We also had a good result there as I equalled my best result of the season, finishing the race in fourth place. We have enjoyed some encouraging race finishes since the mid-season break, having worked hard to improve our performance. I hope we can carry that trend through to Korea this weekend and then to the remaining races."

Nico Rosberg, who started from the back of the grid in Japan due to a hydraulics problem, is also hoping to take advantage of Mercedes' current form.

"I'm looking forward to racing in Korea: I really enjoy the track and, for the first race last year, it was certainly a full house spectator-wise," he said. "I'm certainly aiming for a more successful weekend than last year, when I was taken out in an accident with Webber on the second lap at racing speeds after the Safety Car came in. We learned in Japan that our performance has taken a small step forward since Singapore. I hope we can make the next one this weekend."

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