Check out a short list of favorites for Sunday's German Grand Prix at Hockenheim.

	Barrichello

Rubens Barrichello:
The Brazilian could not get off for the formation lap at Magny-Cours due to mechanical problems and took his fifth DNF of the year; had finished on the podium the previous three races, including a win at the European Grand Prix in Germany; both career victories were recorded on German soil, the first at this track in 2000 in his first year with Ferrari; runner-up to Ralf Schumacher in last year's race.

Jenson Button:
Has started toward the back of the grid in his two races at Hockenheim, including last a season ago; made it to the front both times to finish fourth in 2000 and fifth last year; announced deal to drive for the British American Racing team from 2003-05 with a two-year option; has earned 11 points in five of the 11 races this season; was sixth in France.

David Coulthard:
Third-place finish in France was his third this year; has five podium results overall, including a win at the Monaco Grand Prix; has 12 career wins, 12 poles and 55 podium finishes; fifth in the standings with 30 points and part of a wide-open chase for second with Ralf Schumacher, Juan Montoya and Rubens Barrichello; most recent points finish at Hockenheim was fifth in 2000.

	Montoya

Juan Montoya:
Once again was best in qualifying, winning pole for the fifth straight time; led right at the start and fended off fierce challenges from Michael Schumacher until pitting on lap 24, never regaining the lead thereafter, and finishing fourth, a second in front of Williams BMW teammate Ralf Schumacher; moved up a position to second with 34 points, 62 behind Michael Schumacher.

Kimi Raikkonen:
Appeared on his way to first career victory at the French Grand Prix before a rookie error four laps from the finish handed the win to Michael Schumacher; slid off the track on oil spilled from Allan McNish's stranded Toyota; settled for runner-up and second podium in the last three races; was third at the European Grand Prix; six in the standings.

Michael Schumacher:
Won a record-tying fifth FIA world championship by claiming the French Grand Prix; tied Juan Manuel Fangio with most Formula 1 titles; it was his eighth win of the year and 61st career; clinched the championship after 11 of 17 races, breaking 1992 mark set by Nigel Mansell who did it after 11 of 16 races; earned the championship after 13 races last year; the German Grand Prix was the last race he did not finish, also a record stretch of 16 races; has not won his home race at the ultra-fast Hockenheim circuit since 1995; put rumors of retiring at the end of the season to rest by declaring he will honor his contract with Ferrari, which runs through 2004; "I have the hunger to win a sixth title, but the reason is not just so that it beats Juan Manuel Fangio's record," he said. "I just love good racing and winning races and championships. That's what keeps me going and Ferrari is in such good shape, they can keep their performance going for a while to come."

	Schumacher

Ralf Schumacher:
A fan favorite at Hockenheimring, along with his brother Michael; won last year's race by 46 seconds over Rubens Barrichello; was fourth in 2000, when brother did not race due to a broken leg; has earned points in four of the last six races; earned his fourth career victory this year in the season's second race at Malaysia; tied with Barrichello with 32 points in the standings, two behind Williams BMW teammate Juan Montoya.

Jarno Trulli:
Finished fourth at Hockenheim in his Formula One debut at the track in 1997; holds a good record at the venue where he also won six races from the pole in Formula 3; scored just four points this year with results in Canada and Monaco.