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Schumacher Takes Stunning Win in France Michael Schumacher has taken his ninth win in 10 races this season after winning a tactical battle with Fernando Alonso in the French Grand Prix. Alonso's Renault, which started from pole, led until half-distance, and Ferrari had to employ unconventional tactics to get ahead during pit stops. Schumacher's extra pace secured him the win despite making one more stop. Rubens Barrichello was third, while Jarno Trulli, Jenson Button and David Coulthard completed the top six. Schumacher always had marginally the faster car, but Ferrari decided they would not beat Alonso if they stayed on the same strategy. So they decided to go for a fourth stop and use the extra grip afforded him by a lighter fuel load and softer tyres to lap at the extra speed he needed to beat the Renault. Alonso was struggling for grip when Schumacher made his second stop on lap 29, and his only chance to hold off the Ferrari was to stop on the next lap. Instead, Renault waited three laps, which gave Schumacher time to lap at record pace and make up the time he needed to ensure he was ahead by the time Alonso stopped on lap 32. Ferrari had further gambled by adding very little fuel to Schumacher's car at that stop in a bid to get in some very fast laps and further extend his advantage. Despite losing the lead when he made his third stop on lap 42, he had lapped more than fast enough to regain it when Alonso stopped on lap 48. Schumacher's extra pace then ensured he had a few seconds in hand when he made his final stop on lap 58, 12 laps from the end of the race. It was a race in the fashion of Schumacher's brilliant tactical victory over the McLarens of Mika Hakkinen and David Coulthard in the 1998 Hungarian Grand Prix. Who Are We ? | About THISDAYOnLine.com | THISDAY People | Contact Us © Copyright 2000 Leaders & Company Limited

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