Ferrari's Michael Schumacher fought a breathtaking battle to
claim the title of Formula one chines Grand Prix on Sunday.
The victory, Schumacher's first win in Shanghai, means he is now
level on points with Renault racer Fernando Alonso with just two
races remaining, but is top having won one more race than the
Spaniard this season.
Alonso's bid to win the race was effectively ended by crucial
errors in his pit stops, having first been left with little grips
that left him chasing a huge gap, though he finished strongly to
take second.
His team-mate Giancarlo Fisichella finished third while Jenson
Button took fourth place and Pedro de la Rosa ended in fifth
place.
Schumacher conquered a tricky damp track and the sixth place
from the starting grid for the victory, a real boost to his title
hope.
The seven-time world champion announced last month in Monza that
he would retire at the end of this season.
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(Xinhua News Agency October 2, 2006)
