Schumacher's title in pictures

Australia

Schumacher starts the season as he means to go on with his 54th career Grand Prix win

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Malaysia

Schumacher and Montoya are on a collision course, but the German comes off worse and finishes third

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Brazil

It's a family affair as Michael holds off a stiff challenge from brother Ralf to take another step towards the title

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San Marino

The tail of Schumacher's Ferrari becomes a familiar sight for his rivals as he racks up another 10 points

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Austria

A controversial victory as team-mate Rubens Barrichello is ordered to pull over on the final lap

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Canada

Schumacher is back to winning ways as he benefits from Montoya's engine trouble

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Great Britain

Schumacher moves within touching distance of a record-equalling fifth championship with a win at Silverstone

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France

Schumacher enjoys the history-making moment as the champagne flows at Magny-Cours