Michael Schumacher wins Shanghai classic! teamcar - The 56-lap Chinese Grand Prix will undoubtedly go down as one of Michael Schumacher’s most important victories in his long and illustrious career. Against the odds the Ferrari star took the chequered flag three seconds ahead of arch rival Fernando Alonso. It was in fact a race that Alonso should have won were it not for two critical mistakes.

As Michael Schumacher beamed on the podium, Alonso gave a wry smile despite well aware of the fact that he has now lost the lead in the championship to Schumacher. With equal points at the head of the drivers’ table, Schumacher takes the lead courtesy of his seven wins to Alonso’s six.

It was a great race for Formula One. As the teams pack up and head to Suzuka for next weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, it could hardly be closer.  ¶ 8:17 PM