Champion driver Mattias Ekstrom of Sweden carries runner-up and seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher of Germany on his back following the final of the Race of Champions in Beijing on November 4, 2009. Beijing's iconic Bird's Nest Stadium has been turned into a motor racing track with the world's top drivers gearing up to compete in the 2009 Race of Champions. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

Champion driver Mattias Ekstrom of Sweden carries runner-up and seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher of Germany on his back following the final of the Race of Champions in Beijing on November 4, 2009. Beijing's iconic Bird's Nest Stadium has been turned into a motor racing track with the world's top drivers gearing up to compete in the 2009 Race of Champions.

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  7. Red Bull Racing Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany races during the qualifying session at the Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo October 17, 2009. The Brazilian F1 Grand Prix will be held here on Sunday.
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  9. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 30: Former Ferrari F1 World Champion Michael Schmumacher (R) of Germany talks with Felipe Massa (L) of Brazil and Ferrari on the pitwall during practice for the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on October 30, 2009 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  10. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 30: Former Ferrari F1 World Champion Michael Schmumacher (R) of Germany talks with Felipe Massa (L) of Brazil and Ferrari on the pitwall during practice for the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on October 30, 2009 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  11. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 30: Former Ferrari F1 World Champion Michael Schmumacher (R) of Germany talks with Felipe Massa (L) of Brazil and Ferrari on the pitwall during practice for the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on October 30, 2009 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  12. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 30: Former Ferrari F1 World Champion Michael Schmumacher (R) of Germany talks with Felipe Massa (L) of Brazil and Ferrari on the pitwall during practice for the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on October 30, 2009 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  13. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 30: Former Ferrari F1 World Champion Michael Schmumacher (R) of Germany talks with Felipe Massa (L) of Brazil and Ferrari on the pitwall during practice for the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on October 30, 2009 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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