Schumacher closes gap with French GP win

Michael Schumacher bolstered his world championship ambitions with a dominant victory in the French Grand Prix at Magny-Cours today.

Schumacher closes gap with French GP win
Sun, 16 Jul, 2006 - 15:18
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Michael Schumacher bolstered his world championship ambitions with a dominant victory in the French Grand Prix at Magny-Cours today.

The Ferrari driver disappointed a capacity 84,000 crowd on Renault’s home turf with a masterful display, controlling the race from pole position.

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<p>Chris Crummey of Dublin and Conor Hearne of Wexford in action. Pic: James Lawlor/Inpho</p>

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