2003 Monaco Grand Prix
Going Into This Race
Pre-Race Report
Championship standings
Räikkönen leads with 40 points, with Michael Schumacher second on 38 and Barrichello third on 26. Ferrari lead the Constructors’ on 64 points, McLaren second on 63 — separated by a single point.
Previous race
In Austria, Michael Schumacher won from pole for the third consecutive race, surviving a slow pit stop and a small fire during refuelling. Räikkönen slowed with engine-related performance issues and fell to second; Montoya’s engine blew while leading, handing Schumacher the lead. Ferrari overtook McLaren for the Constructors’ lead by a single point following their third consecutive double podium.
Milestones
This is the 50th Monaco Grand Prix as a round of the Formula One World Championship, and the 50th time this circuit has hosted the event.
Practice
Mark Webber sets the fastest time in the first session, a tenth ahead of Jenson Button and Coulthard. Räikkönen leads the second session ahead of Montoya. Coulthard leads the third session, ahead of Montoya and Michael Schumacher.
Jenson Button suffers a heavy crash during Saturday morning practice. His injuries mean he takes no further part in the weekend.
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Last 5 Races
Full season →| # | Date | Grand Prix | Pole | P1 | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 23 Mar | 🇲🇾 Malaysian Grand Prix | Alonso | Räikkönen | Barrichello | Alonso |
| 3 | 6 Apr | 🇧🇷 Brazilian Grand Prix | Barrichello | Fisichella | Räikkönen | Alonso |
| 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 |
Drivers' Championship
Full standings →| Pos | Driver | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Räikkönen | McLaren | 40 | 1 |
| 2 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | 38 | 3 |
| 3 | Rubens Barrichello | Ferrari | 26 | 0 |
| 4 | Fernando Alonso | Renault | 25 | 0 |
| 5 | David Coulthard | McLaren | 23 | 1 |
| 6 | Ralf Schumacher | Williams | 20 | 0 |
| 7 | Juan Pablo Montoya | Williams | 15 | 0 |
| 8 | Giancarlo Fisichella | Jordan | 10 | 1 |
| 9 | Jarno Trulli | Renault | 10 | 0 |
| 10 | Jenson Button | BAR | 8 | 0 |