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. 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. 2
   2009 Brazilian Grand Prix

   Jenson Button charged from 14th to secure the world championship at Interlagos.
   808pts
3. 3
   2005 Japanese Grand Prix

   Kimi Raikkonen charged from 17th on the grid to win with a stunning last-lap pass at Suzuka.
   794pts
4. 4
   2008 Brazilian Grand Prix

   Lewis Hamilton snatched his first world title at the final corner of the last lap at Interlagos.
   794pts
5. 5
   2009 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

   The inaugural day-to-night race at Yas Marina was won commandingly by Sebastian Vettel.
   529pts
6. 6
   2003 Brazilian Grand Prix

   Torrential rain and crashes produced a chaotic race and a shock win for Giancarlo Fisichella's Jordan.
   448pts
7. 7
   2007 European Grand Prix

   A sudden Nurburgring downpour caused chaos and multiple spins before Fernando Alonso won.
   353pts
8. 8
   2008 Belgian Grand Prix

   A late rain shower triggered a thrilling Hamilton-versus-Raikkonen duel over the closing laps at Spa.
   353pts
9. 9
   2006 Japanese Grand Prix

   Michael Schumacher's rare engine failure at Suzuka swung the title decisively toward Fernando Alonso.
   353pts
10. 10
    2006 Hungarian Grand Prix

    Jenson Button took his maiden victory in a wet, unpredictable race at the Hungaroring.
    241pts
11. 11
    2005 San Marino Grand Prix

    Fernando Alonso held off a charging Michael Schumacher over the final laps at Imola.
    240pts
12. 12
    2000 Belgian Grand Prix

    Mika Hakkinen's audacious double-overtake of Michael Schumacher at Spa became an all-time classic.
    106pts
13. 13
    2003 Austrian Grand Prix

    Michael Schumacher won at the A1-Ring despite a dramatic fire during a botched pit stop.
    106pts