Formula 1 heavyweights slug it out

Kimi Raikkonen and Michael Schumacher went toe to toe in an enthralling first practice duel ahead of Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix.

Formula 1 heavyweights slug it out
Fri, 02 Sep, 2005 - 14:41

Kimi Raikkonen and Michael Schumacher went toe to toe in an enthralling first practice duel ahead of Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix.

The McLaren star and seven-time world champion slugged it out for almost half a lap around the 3.6-mile Monza circuit, with the Finn holding sway as the German tried to pass down the Variante Ascari, Parabolica and pit straight.

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