1 October in Ferrari history: Michael Schumacher’s final F1 win

1 October marks the final Formula 1 victory of Michael Schumacher’s career. He won the 2006 Chinese Grand Prix for Ferrari on this date, taking his total to 91 Grand Prix wins.

2006: Michael Schumacher wins a changing-weather race

The Shanghai race began in wet conditions that initially favoured Fernando Alonso and Renault. As the circuit dried, Michael Schumacher brought Ferrari into contention and eventually finished ahead of both Renault drivers.

Fernando Alonso took second, 3.121 seconds behind, with Giancarlo Fisichella third. The result drew Michael Schumacher level with Fernando Alonso on championship points before the final two rounds.

At the time, Shanghai was another important step in an active title fight. In retrospect, it also became the closing victory of a career that continued beyond his first retirement and later return to Formula 1.

1978: Carlos Reutemann wins in the United States

Another Ferrari victory on 1 October came at the 1978 United States Grand Prix. Carlos Reutemann won at Watkins Glen, while Gilles Villeneuve retired in the other Ferrari.

The two results give the date winning connections on different continents and in different decades. For the complete record behind the Shanghai milestone, explore our Michael Schumacher Formula 1 records.

Ferrari events on 1 October

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