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Friday, 24 September 2004, 10:37 GMT 11:37 UK

Chinese Grand Prix photos

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The Chinese organisers put on an extravagant show before the start of their first Grand Prix

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A Chinese fan displays his enthusiasm for BAR-Honda as he awaits the race

The race gets under way at the spectacular Shanghai circuit

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The race gets under way in front of a near-capacity 200,000 crowd at the spectacular Shanghai circuit

Rubens Barrichello is chased by Kimi Raikkonen during the Chinese Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello is chased by Kimi Raikkonen during the Chinese Grand Prix

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Rubens Barrichello was made to work for his victory by Kimi Raikkonen and Jenson Button

Michael Schumacher chases Giancarlo Fisichella's Sauber

Michael Schumacher chases Giancarlo Fisichella's Sauber

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Michael Schumacher had an eventful race after starting from the pit lane

Rubens Barrichello celebrates with Fiat/Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo

Rubens Barrichello celebrates with Fiat/Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo

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Barrichello won a hard-fought race and enjoyed his celebrations with Fiat/Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo

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A strategy gamble gone wrong by McLaren gifted second place to Jenson Button

Michael Schumacher finishes 12th

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Meanwhile world champion Michael Schumacher puts a brave face on a poor race to 12th place

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