Five of the best

Water sprays all over the starting straight as Rubens Barrichello of Brazil (L) and Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher of Germany speed towards the first corner just as it started to rain after the start of the Malaysian Grand Prix at the Sepang F-1 Circuit 18 March 2001. Schumacher won the race in a time of 1:47:34.801, making him the first driver in history to win six races in a row with Barrichello in second place. AFP PHOTO/Jimin LAISCHUMACHER AND BARRICHELLO RIDE IN THE RAIN AT THE SEPANG F1 CIRCUIT.

 AHEAD of the final Malaysia Grand Prix on Sunday, AFP Sport looks back at five dramatic races at the Sepang International Circuit, which first hosted Formula One in 1999

 

2001

Schuey the rain man