Juan Pablo Montoya and Kimi Raikkonen scored McLaren’s first one-two finish since 2000 and moved into the lead in the Constructors’ championship but it was third placed Fernando Alonso who made the headlines in today’s Brazilian Grand Prix. Alonso clinched the Drivers’ World Championship title and in so doing became both the first Spaniard and the youngest driver ever to do so.
Although out of contention for any of this season’s titles — except perhaps for most unimproved team — Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello took fourth and sixth places to help keep Ferrari out of Toyota’s clutches.
Splitting the Ferraris was Giancarlo Fisichella scoring more valuable team points for Renault in fifth as they chase McLaren and aim for the title double.
| Position | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Pablo Montoya (COL) | McLaren Mercedes | 10 |
| 2 | Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) | McLaren Mercedes | 8 |
| 3 | Fernando Alonso (ESP) | Renault | 6 |
| 4 | Michael Schumacher (GER) | Ferrari | 5 |
| 5 | Giancarlo Fisichella (ITA) | Renault | 4 |
| 6 | Rubens Barrichello (BRA) | Ferrari | 3 |
| 7 | Jenson Button (GBR) | BAR Honda | 2 |
| 8 | Ralf Schumacher (GER) | Toyota | 1 |
| Fastest Qualifier: Fernando Alonso (ESP) | |||