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In his best qualifying showing since his return to Formula One, racing legend Michael Schumacher has clinched the pole position in this year's Monaco Grand Prix.
The race stewards however, will rain on the parade as they dock Schumacher with a five place penalty after his on-track clash in the Barcelona GP with Bruno Senna. The penalty hands the actual pole spot for tomorrow's race to Redbull's Mark Webber. Nonetheless, it was a pleasant surprise for Schumacher loyalists as well and for any Formula One fan in general.
This season is turning out to be the most exciting and competitive in recent memory with five different drivers winning every race of the season so far. Another comeback kid who is making waves is the flying Finn Kimi Raikkonen who has made it to the podium in the last two races.
Monaco is still considered to be the most prestigious race in the F1 calendar with every single driver wanting this win more than any other race. Schumacher showed the world that he still has what it takes to get out in front. He has in fact been very competitive this year in terms of lap times but reliability issues have stopped him from finishing races and earning points.
Meanwhile, Pastor Maldonado who won the Barcelona GP was also docked with a penalty of 10 places after he was found guilty of deliberately nudging Sergio Perez during the practice session.
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