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RARE TICKET. SCHUMACHER CLINCHES HIS FIRST FERRARI DRIVERS' TITLE (2000) IN JAPAN. SCHUMACHER'S 8th WIN OF THE SEASON IN ROUND 16 FINALLY DELIVERS FIRST FERRARI DRIVERS' TITLE IN 21 YEARS. The 2000 title boiled down to a battle between the then double world champions, Hakkinen and Schumacher. It had been a seesawing title fight in 2000 where Schumacher started the season well but then reigning world champion Mika Hakkinen fought back mid-season and Schumacher had to play catch-up in the final races of the season before reaching its climax in Japan with Schumacher winning his third successive race to take a points lead that couldn't be overhauled in the last race of the season (Malaysia). The race at Suzuka turned into an epic battle between the two main protagonists. Schumacher had secured his eighth pole of the season but Hakkinen took the lead and held it through the first of two pit stops until drizzle started on lap 25 and further stops (changes to slicks) and some aggressive laps by Schumacher enabled Schumacher to get the lead on lap 37. He held on for the rest of the race winning by 1.8 seconds with third-placed Coulthard more than a minute behind. Schumacher had his third title and first with Ferrari. The pendulum has clearly swung Ferrari's way and the constructors' championship would be resolved two weeks later in Malaysia with another Schumacher victory. The race programme with qualifying timesheet is listed separately. Race Podium: Michael Schumacher 1st, Mika Hakkinen 2nd, David Coulthard 3rd. Postage will be by registered airmail wherever possible. UK, North America, Oceania and Europe are fine. Items will typically be sent by a form of recorded delivery. Delivery would normally take from 1-2 weeks but may take longer in the current environment. Please be patient. The item illustrated is what you will receive. No returns will be accepted in the current situation. If there are any problems on receiving the item please contact me to resolve before leaving feedback. Please leave feedback on receipt if satisfied.