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Michael Schumacher added another record to his storied F1 career at the Japanese Grand Prix on this day in 2004, whilst Mark Webber was forced into retirement after sustaining minor burns in his Jaguar.
The typhoon disrupted the 2004 Japanese Grand Prix weekend, leading to all track activity being cancelled on Saturday due to 160km/h winds. Qualifying sessions were rescheduled to Sunday morning, with Michael Schumacher seizing the opportunity and securing pole position by a significant margin. Schumacher then went on to convert his pole position into a victory later that same day. This unique occurrence allowed Schumacher to become the first driver in Formula 1 history to achieve pole position and grand prix victory on the same day. The race saw Schumacher dominating in his final championship-winning campaign, with his brother Ralf finishing second and Jenson Button claiming third place. This race marked the last one-two finish for the Schumacher brothers in Formula 1, symbolizing the end of an era for the renowned racing family. Despite incidents like Barrichello and Coulthard’s collision, the focus remained on Schumacher’s exceptional achievements in a record-breaking season.
