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Sunday, 22 May 2005, 13:06 GMT 14:06 UK

Monaco Grand Prix photos

Musician Kid Rock and friend are escorted through the pre-race crowd by Jenson Button

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Jenson Button puts on a brave face as he endures his two-race ban in the company of musician Kid Rock and friends

Real Madrid and France midfielder Zinedine Zidane makes an appearance in the Reanult pits

Real Madrid and France midfielder Zinedine Zidane makes an appearance in the Reanult pits

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Zinedine Zidane is just one of a galaxy of celebrities enjoying the showpiece event of the Grand Prix calendar

Formula One ringmaster Bernie Ecclestone and Star Wars flim-maker George Lucas

Formula One ringmaster Bernie Ecclestone and Star Wars flim-maker George Lucas

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Two big-hitters in their respective fields, Bernie Eccleston and George Lucas, savour the tension before the start of the race

McLaren's Kimi Raikkonen waits in his car before the start of the race

McLaren's Kimi Raikkonen waits in his car before the start of the race

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Meanwhile, McLaren's Kimi Raikkonen takes pole position after holding off Fernando Alonso in the second qualifying session

Kimi Raikkonen leads the pack out at the start

Kimi Raikkonen leads the pack out at the start

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With the race finally underway, Raikkonen gets off to a blistering start, closely challenged by Renault's Alonso

Kimi Raikkonen in the lead

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Raikkonen manages to maintain his lead and stay out of trouble on the narrow Monte Carlo circuit

Michael Schumacher leads a pack of cars before running into trouble on lap 24

Michael Schumacher leads a pack of cars before running into trouble on lap 24

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While Michael Schumacher is involved in a pile-up on lap 24 which forces David Coulthard into the pits

A Red Bull pit crew dressed as Star Wars extras attend to David Coulthard's car

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Even a Red Bull pit crew dressed as Star Wars stormtroopers cannot prevent an early exit for the unlucky Coulthard

David Coulthard leaves the pits

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The Scot adopts alternative transport after a disappointing race that leaves him tenth in the drivers' standings

Onlookers watch the progress of a Ferrari car

Onlookers watch the progress of a Ferrari car

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Ferrari's Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello fail to threaten Raikkonen's lead, taking sixth and seventh places

Raikkonen accepts the winner's trophy, adding to his victory in the Spanish Grand Prix

Raikkonen accepts the winner's trophy, adding to his victory in the Spanish Grand Prix

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Raikkonen completes a composed performance to take the chequered flag and lift his second successive trophy

Williams' Nick Heidfeld, Kimi Raikkonen and Mark Webber on the podium

Williams' Nick Heidfeld, Kimi Raikkonen and Mark Webber on the podium

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Williams' Nick Heidfeld Mark Webber join Raikkonen on the podium, with table leader Alonso taking fourth place

The McLaren pit crew celebrate with Paris Hilton

The McLaren pit crew celebrate with Paris Hilton

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While an impromptu visit to the pits by Paris Hilton gives the McLaren crew extra cause for celebration

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