Schumacher sets new record

French Grand Prix, Magny Cours

Photo gallery: Schumi's season in pictures

Rubens Barrichello's Ferrari is retired before it can cross the start line

Colombia's Juan Pablo Montoya makes good use of pole position and moves straight into the lead

Michael Schumacher makes a quick pit stop and heads out in front of Montoya to take the lead

Schumacher gets penalised for a pit lane error but passes Coulthard and Raikkonen to regain the lead

The German driver punches the air as he crosses the finish line to seal his fifth world title

Schumacher's celebrations will continue after stewards upheld his win despite a complaint from McLaren