Champion driver Mattias Ekstrom (R) of Sweden celebrates his victory over seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher of Germany in 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 2009 Race of Champions. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

Champion driver Mattias Ekstrom (R) of Sweden celebrates his victory over seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher of Germany in 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 2009 Race of Champions.

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