1 October 2006

Formula 1 - Chinese GP Shanghai Schumacher is ready for the title! If anyone had any doubts about it, today the 7 times world champion proved everyone that he can still mingle with the best. Not only this, he actuall IS the best! On a wet surface, with his Birdgestone tyres not giving him full grip and startin from 6th place in the grid - despite these conditions, Michael Schumacher managed to bring home the victory, with a comfortable distance in front of 2nd placed Fernando Alsonso. This brings the two competitors at a points draw (116 each), but the german leads the driver's standings, thanks to his 7 victories this season (Alonso has just 6). With two races to go, anything is possible! Still, Schumi seams to be the one who has the moral advantage and every chance to retire with an unbelievable 8th world title! Here are the full results:
1 M. Schumacher (GER) Ferrari 1:37:32.747
2 F. Alonso (ESP) Renault +3.121
3 G. Fisichella (ITA) Renault +44.197
4 J. Button (GBR) Honda +1:16.0
5 P. De La Rosa (ESP) McLaren +1:17.1
6 R. Barrichello (BRA) Honda +1:19.1
7 N. Heidfeld (GER) BMW +1:21.9
8 M. Webber (AUS) Williams + 1 lap
9 D. Coulthard (GBR) Red Bull + 1 lap
10 V. Liuzzi (ITA) Toro Rosso + 1 lap 1
11 N. Rosberg (GER) Williams + 1 lap
12 R. Kubica (POL) BMW + 1 lap
13 R. Doornbos (NED) Red Bull + 1 lap
14 S. Speed (USA) Toro Rosso + 1 lap
15 C. Albers (NED) Midland + 3 lap
16 S. Yamamoto (JPN) Super Aguri + 4 lap
* Note: Takuma Sato has been disqualified from 14th place in the Chinese Grand Prix for his part in a last-lap collision that saw six cars involved, and Nick Heidfeld spun out of fifth place.

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