Alonso does it for Renault at the Chinese Grand Prix

If last weekend's Japanese (Suzuka) Grand Prix presented a nail biting finish, then this weekends' Chinese (Shanghai) Grand Prix was no less. By crossing the chequered flag first, Alonso completed this season in style. The silver lining to Alonso's win was the constructor's title for Renault. After all, that was the big enchilada for Renault at Shanghai.

Montoya's exit mid-way through the race was a huge disappointment for McLaren who stood a good chance of clinching the constructors Trophy. They were our personal favorites too. Kimi is a classy driver. From starting 17th on the grid to finishing first on the race or overtaking on the last lap to clinch the title, is the sign of a real champion. I mean who does it?

Cruising at over 300 Kmph, Alonso's cool-headedness and determination to make it amidst 2 safety car periods is worth talking about. But I do believe that Fisichella had a lot to contribute to Alonso's victory. At the start of the race, he so selflessly tucked himself in between Alonso and the McLaren duo Raikonnen-Montoya. Now that's Strategy and team work!

Personally happy for Ralf Schumacher who took a somewhat improbable third place with a brilliant pit-stop strategy. Think of wreckage and the last 2 Grand Prix(s) come to mind. Karthikeyan's wreckage was the worst this season. And somehow Shanghai

I'm glad this season is over for 2 reasons. For one, we don't have to put up with Alonso's wins. Secondly, see M.Schumacher struggling with his not-in-shape Ferrari. One T-shirt in the crowd read "Schumacher, who?". If you are thinking that our loyalty towards Ferrari has shifted, then you have got me all wrong! All the unbroken records of the past 5 years held by Ferrari-Schumi have been broken this year. That's sad.

We will have to wait another 6 months for Ferrari-Bridgestone-Schumi to make a comeback. Won't we? They can do the magic all over again!

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