The Shanghai track is considered to be as Michael Schumacher's bogey track. He is jinxed there. His best result there was 12th, in 2004. He was miserable there in 2005. But now, he has breaked that jinx. He has won dramatically there here in 2006. This is the day MS silenced his critics.

MS started from sixth. He is the only Bridgestone shod driver to be in the top 10. That says a lot about the advantage of Michelin over Bridgestone in the wet tire department. Fernando Alonso has maximized his tire advantage to claim pole and lead early in the race. It seemed that Alonso is about to win again in China as he did last year and extend his championship lead over Schumacher, it seemed that Schumacher is destined for another China bogey performance.

But then suddenly, we saw a vintage Michael Schumacher - the Rainmaster. Schumi overtook the Michelin shod runners - Barrichelo, Button, Alonso, and Fisichella. MS took the lead despite starting sixth. It was a brilliant drive from Michael. I hope and pray that this great drive will lead to his 8th career WDC.

Fernando Alonso lost a 25 second advantage in the start and ended up 2nd. Alonso has also lost a 25 point lead in the WDC standings. MS and FA are now tied at 116 points each. But MS has the advantage because of more wins. Go Schumi !