Michael Schumacher wins the Chinese Grand Prix!

Michael Schumacher was overjoyed after seizing the world championship lead from Fernando Alonso with a Chinese Grand Prix victory that was as unexpected as it was accomplished.

The German was at a disadvantage in the wet early stages when his Ferrari’s Bridgestone intermediate tyres were no match for Alonso’s Michelins.

But as the track dried out Schumacher hauled himself into contention and then capitalised on a tactical miscue and a botched pit stop for his arch-rival to score his 91st career win.

Afterwards he admitted the result had exceeded his wildest expectations. It now looks like the German may win the world championship in his final season, after Renault manage to underperform once again!