Michael Schumacher won from pole position to extend his 2002 drivers' championship lead to 21 points, reinforcing Ferrari's dominance that season.
Key Facts
- Race winner
- Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)
- Laps
- 65
- Attendance
- 100,000 spectators
- Winning margin
- 35.630 seconds
- Schumacher career wins
- 57th
- Championship round
- 5th of 2002 season
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Heading into the fifth round of the 2002 Formula One World Championship, Michael Schumacher already led the Drivers' Championship and Ferrari led the Constructors' Championship. Schumacher secured pole position in qualifying with the fastest lap of the one-hour session, setting the stage for a dominant performance at Circuit de Catalunya.
On 28 April 2002, Schumacher led every one of the 65 laps to claim victory before 100,000 spectators. Juan Pablo Montoya finished second for Williams, 35.630 seconds back despite a botched pit stop, while McLaren's David Coulthard took third, a further 6.993 seconds adrift.
Schumacher's fourth win of the season extended his Drivers' Championship lead to 21 points. Montoya moved above teammate Ralf Schumacher in the standings after the latter retired. Ferrari stretched their Constructors' Championship advantage over Williams to seven points with twelve races still remaining.
Result
at Circuit de Catalunya, Montmeló, Spain