On lap 37, after the two rivals had made their final pitstops, Schumacher's engine failed, his first engine failure since the 2000 French Grand Prix, giving the lead to Alonso, who went on to win the race. As a result, he needed only one point from the final race to secure the title.
On lap 37, after the two rivals had made their final pit stops, Schumacher's engine failed, his first engine failure since the 2000 French Grand Prix, handing the lead to Alonso, who went on to win the race. As a result, he needed only one point from the final race to secure the title.