2003 European Grand Prix
Going Into This Race
Pre-Race Report
Championship standings
Michael Schumacher leads the Drivers’ Championship with 54 points, three clear of Räikkönen on 51. A group of four drivers — Alonso (34), Ralf Schumacher (33), Barrichello (32), and Montoya (31) — contest third place. Ferrari lead the Constructors’ on 86 points, nine clear of McLaren; Williams are third.
Previous race
In Canada, Michael Schumacher won while nursing an ailing car across the final laps, holding off a closing Montoya and Alonso. Schumacher took the lead in the championship for the first time in the season, ahead of Räikkönen by three points. Räikkönen failed to set a time in qualifying after spinning off at the second corner, starting from the pit lane. Just nine drivers finished the race. Barrichello hit Alonso at the start; Pizzonia ran into Trulli.
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Last 5 Races
Full season →| # | Date | Grand Prix | Pole | P1 | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 20 Apr | 🇸🇲 San Marino Grand Prix | Schumacher | Schumacher | Räikkönen | Barrichello |
| 5 | 4 May | 🇪🇸 Spanish Grand Prix | Schumacher | Schumacher | Alonso | Barrichello |
| 6 | 18 May | 🇦🇹 Austrian Grand Prix | Schumacher | Schumacher | Räikkönen | Barrichello |
| 7 | 1 Jun | 🇲🇨 Monaco Grand Prix | Schumacher | Pablo Montoya | Räikkönen | Schumacher |
| 8 | 15 Jun | 🇨🇦 Canadian Grand Prix | Schumacher | Schumacher | Schumacher | Pablo Montoya |
Drivers' Championship
Full standings →| Pos | Driver | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | 54 | 4 |
| 2 | Kimi Räikkönen | McLaren | 51 | 1 |
| 3 | Fernando Alonso | Renault | 34 | 0 |
| 4 | Ralf Schumacher | Williams | 33 | 0 |
| 5 | Juan Pablo Montoya | Williams | 31 | 1 |
| 6 | Rubens Barrichello | Ferrari | 31 | 0 |
| 7 | David Coulthard | McLaren | 25 | 1 |
| 8 | Jarno Trulli | Renault | 13 | 0 |
| 9 | Giancarlo Fisichella | Jordan | 10 | 1 |
| 10 | Jenson Button | BAR | 8 | 0 |