Michael Schumacher was 5 secs ahead after his 2nd pitstop against Fernando Alonso. He is on his way to win the Japan GP and take a good lead at the WDC standings. If he won and FA finished 2nd, the score would be 126-124 in favor of MS comming into Brazil.

But it was not to be. Its unbelievable. MS engine gave up. Its the first engine failure for MS since France 2000. Its just unbelievable. What a time for it to come. Fernando Alonso wins because of that. Alonso takes the WDC lead - 126-116.

Its really sad. MS made a great effort and fought hard to comeback from a 25 point deficit against Alonso. After China last week, the score is tied at 116 all with MS having the advantage due to more wins. I thought MS is about to win another WDC for the 8th time in his career and retire in an excellent way. But its not to be. Its sad that MS will come to Brazil needing to win and hoping Alonso will not score any points to be the WDC. That is a very tall order. But I guess we fans should keep the faith.

Its just sad and unbelievable, I really hoped, wished and prayed that MS would be the WDC this year before he retires. But if it is not to be, then I guess thats life. Life goes on...