The 2005 Japanese Grand Prix Review

It was a stunning race in Japan: with the favourites relegated to the back of the grid by tough breaks in qualifying, there was always the chance of something special. And in the event, this was going to prove itself one to remember for quite some time as Kimi Raikkonen and Fernando Alonso put on a superb display of overtaking as they fought their way forward.

In the event, Raikkonen demonstrated what it is all about for race drivers as he won the event with a race long battle to the front after starting at the back of the grid, capped by a splendid pass on Giancarlo Fisichella at the start of the final lap: "I think that was one of my best races ever with a lot of hard work and I really enjoyed myself. Considering all the problems we have had here to come away with a win is just fantastic. after the second stop I had gained enough on Fisichella to go for it and I did. I got past him on the last lap coming into the first corner, and it was one of those opportunities you have to take."