Chinese Grand Prix

Round 19 · Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China

2005-10-16

Winner: Fernando Alonso (Renault)

P2
Kimi Räikkönen
McLaren · +4.000
P3
Ralf Schumacher
Toyota · +25.300

Who won the 2005 Chinese Grand Prix?

The 2005 Chinese Grand Prix was won by Fernando Alonso driving for Renault, starting from pole position. Kimi Räikkönen finished second, +4.000 behind, with Ralf Schumacher completing the podium. The fastest lap of the race was set by Kimi Räikkönen with a time of 1:33.242. It was an attrition-heavy race with 7 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 19 of the 2005 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China. Christian Klien was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 9 positions from P14 to finish P5.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Fernando Alonso10
2Kimi Räikkönen8
3Ralf Schumacher6
4Giancarlo Fisichella5
5Christian Klien4
6Felipe Massa3
7Mark Webber2
8Jenson Button1
9David Coulthard0
10Jacques Villeneuve0
11Tiago Monteiro0
12Rubens Barrichello0
13Antônio Pizzonia0
14Robert Doornbos0
15Jarno Trulli0
16Christijan Albers0
RTakuma Sato0
RNarain Karthikeyan0
RJuan Pablo Montoya0
RMichael Schumacher0

Qualifying

PosDriverQ1
1Fernando Alonso1:34.080
2Giancarlo Fisichella1:34.401
3Kimi Räikkönen1:34.488
4Jenson Button1:34.801
5Juan Pablo Montoya1:35.188
6Michael Schumacher1:35.301
7David Coulthard1:35.428
8Rubens Barrichello1:35.610
9Ralf Schumacher1:35.723
10Mark Webber1:35.739
11Felipe Massa1:35.898
12Jarno Trulli1:36.044
13Antônio Pizzonia1:36.445
14Christian Klien1:36.472
15Narain Karthikeyan1:36.707
16Jacques Villeneuve1:36.788
17Takuma Sato1:37.083
18Christijan Albers1:39.105
19Tiago Monteiro1:39.233
20Robert Doornbos1:39.460

Position Changes

Lap Positions (Top 5)

DriverL5L10L15L20L25L30L35L40L45L50L55Final
AlonsoP1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1
RäikkönenP3P3P3P3P3P3P5P5P4P2P2P2
SchumacherP8P8P8P5P5P5P2P2P2P4P3P3
FisichellaP2P2P2P2P2P2P6P6P5P3P4P4
KlienP12P12P12P11P10P8P4P4P3P5P5P5

2005 Chinese Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 2005 Chinese Grand Prix?+
Fernando Alonso (Renault) won the 2005 Chinese Grand Prix on 2005-10-16 at Shanghai International Circuit.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 2005 Chinese Grand Prix?+
P1: Fernando Alonso (Renault). P2: Kimi Räikkönen (McLaren), +4.000 behind. P3: Ralf Schumacher (Toyota), +25.300 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 2005 Chinese Grand Prix?+
Fernando Alonso took pole position for the 2005 Chinese Grand Prix.
Who set the fastest lap at the 2005 Chinese Grand Prix?+
Kimi Räikkönen set the fastest lap of the 2005 Chinese Grand Prix with a time of 1:33.242.
Which team won the 2005 Chinese Grand Prix?+
Renault won the 2005 Chinese Grand Prix with Fernando Alonso taking victory.