David Coulthard secured his second Monaco Grand Prix win and 12th career victory, while Michael Schumacher extended his championship lead to 33 points.
Key Facts
- Race winner
- David Coulthard (McLaren)
- Race length
- 78 laps
- Winning margin
- 1.050 seconds over M. Schumacher
- Championship round
- 7th of 17 in 2002 season
- Pole position
- Juan Pablo Montoya (Williams)
- Monaco Grand Prix edition
- 60th
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Heading into the 2002 Monaco Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher led the Drivers' Championship and Ferrari led the Constructors' Championship. Williams's Juan Pablo Montoya claimed pole position in qualifying, setting up a competitive grid with McLaren's David Coulthard starting second.
Despite Montoya's pole, Coulthard made a faster start and assumed the lead, which he held for all 78 laps around the Circuit de Monaco. Michael Schumacher finished second, 1.050 seconds behind, while Ralf Schumacher took third. Montoya retired due to engine failure.
Coulthard's victory was his 12th career win and second at Monaco. Schumacher extended his Drivers' Championship lead to 33 points, with Ralf Schumacher and Montoya tied for second. Ferrari's Constructors' Championship advantage over Williams grew to 18 points with ten races remaining.