Alonso then pitted, allowing Schumacher to get back on the lead lap. Another beneficiary of the safety car was Jenson Button, who decided not to pit during the safety car period and climbed up to 2nd place behind Alonso. After the period was over Button began to challenge Alonso, but soon had to pit for fuel.
Alonso's pit stop allowed Schumacher to regain the lead in a race where the safety car was used. Jenson Button benefited from staying out of the pits during the safety car period and climbed up to second place behind Alonso. After the safety car period ended, Button challenged Alonso for the lead but had to pit for fuel.