Schumacher takes his fifth consecutive U.S. Grand Prix.

Byline: Mike Brudenell

INDIANAPOLIS _ Cheers, not jeers, greeted Ferrari's Michael Schumacher's fifth United States Grand Prix win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday.

Last year, Schumacher of Germany won the U.S. Grand Prix, when just six cars started the race over concerns about the safety of Michelin rubber on the tires. Throughout, the crowd booed and afterward hurled rubbish on the track.

On Sunday, the Formula One faithful screamed, but in delight, as Schumacher, who started from pole, pumped his fists and sprayed champagne at runner-up and teammate Felipe Massa of Brazil and third-place Giancarlo Fisichella of Italy, who races for Renault. …