Daily Archives: Sunday, October 16th, 2005

Spain Wins 2005 F1Page Nations’ Cup

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Spanish drivers narrowly won this year’s — totally unofficial — Nations’ Cup with a score of 137 to Germany’s 135. This ends a five-year winning streak for Germany which will have to settle for second place. Not surprisingly, Fernando Alonso (133) scored the majority of Spain’s points but it was Pedro de la Rosa’s four from his single outing at Bahrain that clinched the title for Spain.

Germany’s points were more evenly distributed amongst their drivers; Michael Schumacher (62), Ralf Schumacher (45) and Nick Heidfeld (28).

Kimi Raikkonen took third place for Finland with 112 solo points.

Fernando Alonso Wins 2005 Chinese GP, Renault Clinches Title

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Fernando Alonso started from the pole and drove a fairly easy race to win today’s Chinese Grand Prix. His win also helped Renault clinch the Constructors’ race for the title double.

Kimi Raikkonen pressed hard to keep McLaren’s hopes alive but his second place finish alone could not overcome Renault’s points lead. In what was probably the most fitting end to his season, Juan Pablo Montoya’s McLaren suffered a puncture when he hit a loose manhole cover and then an engine failure six laps later ended his race and McLaren’s title hopes.

Round 19: October 16, 2005 – Shanghai, China
Position Driver Team Points
1 Fernando Alonso (ESP) Renault 10
2 Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) McLaren Mercedes 8
3 Ralf Schumacher (GER) Toyota 6
4 Giancarlo Fisichella (ITA) Renault 5
5 Christian Klien (AUT) Red Bull Racing 4
6 Felipe Massa (BRA) Sauber Petronas 3
7 Mark Webber (AUS) BMW WilliamsF1 2
8 Jenson Button (GBR) BAR Honda 1
Fastest Qualifier: Fernando Alonso (ESP)

Complete GP of China results.