The 13 Most Iconic F1 Races of the 2000s

Rain-soaked chaos, last-lap title deciders, and against-all-odds underdog wins from a decade where anything could happen before the flag fell. Where does your favorite rank?

1

2007 Chinese Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton's title bid unraveled as he beached his car in the gravel at the pit entry in Shanghai.

1000pts

2

2009 Brazilian Grand Prix

Jenson Button charged from 14th to secure the world championship at Interlagos.

874pts

3

2005 Japanese Grand Prix

Kimi Raikkonen charged from 17th on the grid to win with a stunning last-lap pass at Suzuka.

865pts

4

2008 Brazilian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton snatched his first world title at the final corner of the last lap at Interlagos.

865pts

5

2009 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The inaugural day-to-night race at Yas Marina was won commandingly by Sebastian Vettel.

692pts

6

2003 Brazilian Grand Prix

Torrential rain and crashes produced a chaotic race and a shock win for Giancarlo Fisichella's Jordan.

638pts

7

2007 European Grand Prix

A sudden Nurburgring downpour caused chaos and multiple spins before Fernando Alonso won.

576pts

8

2008 Belgian Grand Prix

A late rain shower triggered a thrilling Hamilton-versus-Raikkonen duel over the closing laps at Spa.

576pts

9

2006 Japanese Grand Prix

Michael Schumacher's rare engine failure at Suzuka swung the title decisively toward Fernando Alonso.

576pts

10

2006 Hungarian Grand Prix

Jenson Button took his maiden victory in a wet, unpredictable race at the Hungaroring.

503pts

11

2005 San Marino Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso held off a charging Michael Schumacher over the final laps at Imola.

503pts

12

2000 Belgian Grand Prix

Mika Hakkinen's audacious double-overtake of Michael Schumacher at Spa became an all-time classic.

415pts

13

2003 Austrian Grand Prix

Michael Schumacher won at the A1-Ring despite a dramatic fire during a botched pit stop.

415pts