A look through the lens at the Chinese Grand Prix, the third race of the 2013 season

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Fernando Alonso holds aloft the Ferrari flag as the Italian team clinch their first victory since last season's German Grand Prix

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Ferrari's delighted pit-lane staff celebrate with their winning driver

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Race winner Fernando Alonso (right) and team-mate Felipe Massa power past Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton, who started on pole position

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The Chinese hostesses bring a touch of glamour to the Shanghai track

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For reasons not entirely clear, the home fans idolise Finland's Kimi Raikkonen and provided colourful support for the Lotus driver throughout the three days

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One of the track marshals, who are unpaid for their work, keeps a careful eye on proceedings on the pit lane

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The circuit, which is around 20km outside of downtown Shanghai, was relatively remote when it opened in 2004 - but each year the city moves a little closer thanks to China's breakneck economic development

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Fans arrive at the circuit wearing face masks after a recent outbreak of the bird flu virus in China

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Global sport: These two local fans show their support for Ferrari's Brazilian driver Felipe Massa

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Sebastian Vettel looks relaxed in Shanghai despite the row over him ignoring team orders to pass Mark Webber at the Malaysian Grand Prix continuing to rumble on

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Beer traders take their supplies into the circuit to serve the thousands of thirsty punters

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Red Bull's new pit-lane release light system had to be changed during the race because of a technical issue

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Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, who eventually finished second, in action during qualifying