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Formula 1 has returned to the Shanghai International Circuit for the first time in five years; to mark the occasion,
Presented in chronological order, our top five moments begin with Michael Schumacher’s final victory at the 2006 Chinese GP, marking the end of his illustrious F1 career. The intense battle in 2006 between Schumacher and Fernando Alonso for the Championship glory added to the race’s significance. Despite starting sixth on a wet race day, Schumacher’s strategic pit stops and mastery of changing conditions led him to a memorable win, tying him on points with Alonso. In 2007, Lewis Hamilton aimed to clinch the F1 Drivers’ title in Shanghai, only to suffer a gut-wrenching retirement, missing out on the rookie victory. Hamilton’s pole position at the 2007 Chinese Grand Prix led to a promising start, but Raikkonen’s pressure and tricky track conditions ultimately denied him the championship.
