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Peter Sauber's farewell bash

F1's 'who's who' turned out in Shanghai on Thursday evening in a stark reminder of the respect commanded by exiting team owner and boss Peter Sauber. Bernie Ecclestone, Max Mosley, Ross Brawn, Flavio Briatore, Nick Fry, Paul Stoddart, Jean Todt, Giancarlo Fisichella, Mario Theissen and Norbert Haug were among the well wishers at the Swiss' gala dinner for his last race.

Ferrari boss Jean Todt gave a speech, and Frank Williams only failed to show up because he has not travelled to China. McLaren's Ron Dennis was not present.

Even former world champion Michael Schumacher popped in. "With a little faith Peter has done a great job," said the German, who raced Sauber sportscars in the early nineties.

F1 supremo Ecclestone called Sauber, 62, 'one of F1's most dedicated and best loved characters. "Of course I'm sad," Peter said, "and there are many people I will miss. I feel moved that so many people have shared this evening with me."

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