BERLIN Michael Schumacher has dismissed suggestions that he should take a holiday after he won his fourth world title, saying his hunger for victories in the last four races of the season was undiminished.

"Of course we've had some celebrations, but holidays only begin at the end of the season. There are four races left and each is a challenge for me," Schumacher told German news agency SID.

"Ierhaps I can also help Rubens (Barrichello) reach second place. Of course we also have the goal next season of defending the title."

McLaren's David Coulthard had suggested on Sunday his German Ferrari rival take a break for the rest of the season after Schumacher won his fourth world drivers' crown with victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday, Reuters said.

For Schumacher, the next goal must surely be to reach and then surpasss Juan Manuel Fangio's record five titles and to push past Frenchman Alain Prost in races won. Both men have 51 track victories.

Schumacher, however, said Fangio's record was not on his mind and said the Argentinian's achievements were more impressive than his own.

"That's really not a goal of mine. I think that a comparison of me and Fangio wouldn't be very fair. It's extraordinary what that man achieved in his time. If you look at the safety and the cars of the time, it's incredible how fast they went."

Schumacher, himself involved in a two big accidents in the past few months, said his motivation instead lay in a simple passion for racing and the pulse-racing excitement of victory.

"I've still got several years in Formula One and I want to enjoy them. I want to win as many races as possible and take in the atmosphere on the podium.

"I'll enjoy wins as much as before. Motor racing is my life and there is always room to improve. Maybe next year you'll see a duel between the brothers."