2002 Canadian Grand Prix

The 2002 Canadian Grand Prix, otherwise known as the XL Grand Prix Air Canada, was the eighth round of the FIA Formula One World Championship, staged at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada, on 9 June 2002.'Canadian GP, 2002', grandprix.com, (Inside F1 Inc., 2014), https://www.grandprix.com/gpe/rr688.html, (Accessed 17/11/2019) The race would see Michael Schumacher claim victory for the sixth time in 2002, albeit after his major rivals for the win faltered.
For a second race in succession there would be the increasingly rare phenomenon of a not claiming pole position, with Juan Pablo Montoya beating both of the scarlet cars in qualifying. Schumacher would, however, claim second ahead of his teammate Rubens Barrichello, while Ralf Schumacher put the second into fourth.
The start would see Montoya ace his getaway to claim an early lead, and hence leave Barrichello and Michael Schumacher to squabble for second, the Brazilian emerging ahead. Behind, the two both made strong starts, with Kimi Räikkönen sneaking into fourth ahead of Ralf Schumacher, while David Coulthard stormed up from eighth to claim sixth.
Montoya did his best to break away on the opening lap, although his efforts were in vain as he locked up at the final chicane and ran wide, gifting the lead to Barrichello. With that the Brazilian would attempt to break away, knowing that he was running a two-stop strategy to Montoya's one.
The #2 Ferrari would go on to build an advantage, although all of the various strategies in play at the start were ruined by home racer Jacques Villeneuve. Indeed, an engine failure for the #11 left the Canadian racer stranded at the side of the track on lap fifteen, resulting in the Safety Car being called onto the circuit.
Montoya used the safety car to pit, rejoining in fifth as the Ferraris both stayed out, as did Räikkönen and Ralf Schumacher. With fresh tyres the latter duo would quickly fall to Montoya when the race restarted, allowing him to hound the Ferraris as they waited to make their stops.
Barrichello and Michael Schumacher made their stops on laps 26 and 38 respectively, with an awful stop for the former dumping him back behind Coulthard in third. Montoya would do his best to build up an advantage over the following laps before making his second stop, rejoining nine seconds behind the race leading Schumacher Ferrari.
Montoya would not get the chance to challenge Schumacher for the lead, however, as his engine failed soon after his stop. That allowed the #1 Ferrari to cruise around for the rest of the afternoon, leaving all of the attention on the fight for second between Coulthard and Barrichello.
Ultimately, however, the Brazilian would find no way past the Scot, and duly settled for third in a race that he could have conceivably won. Instead, it was Michael Schumacher who claimed the honours ahead of Coulthard and Barrichello, with the rest of the points split between Räikkönen, Giancarlo Fisichella and Jarno Trulli.
==Background==
Despite missing out on victory for the first time in five races, Championship leader Michael Schumacher had extended his advantage, leaving Monte Carlo with a 33 point lead. His brother Ralf Schumacher had moved into second, overhauling teammate Juan Pablo Montoya by virtue of his win in Malaysia, while David Coulthard had moved into fourth courtesy of his win in Monaco. Behind, Rubens Barrichello had slipped down to fifth, while Jarno Trulli became the season's fifteenth different scorer.
In the Constructors Championship had managed to add to their tally, their advantage over their nearest rivals at eighteen points. had remained, unsurprisingly, as the Scuderia's most significant threat, leaving Monte Carlo on 54 points, while had solidified their grip on a distant third place, 30 behind their compatriots. , meanwhile, had inched away from , with remaining the only pointless constructor in the field.
===Entry list===
The full entry list for the is outlined below:
No. 	Driver 	Entrant 	Constructor 	Chassis 	Engine 	Model 	Tyre
1 	Michael Schumacher 	Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro 	 	F2002 	 	051 3.0 V10 	
2 	Rubens Barrichello 	Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro 	 	F2002 	 	051 3.0 V10 	
3 	David Coulthard 	West McLaren Mercedes 	 	MP4-17 	 	FO 110M 3.0 V10 	
4 	Kimi Räikkönen 	West McLaren Mercedes 	 	MP4-17 	 	FO 110M 3.0 V10 	
5 	Ralf Schumacher 	BMW Williams F1 Team 	 	FW24 	 	P82 3.0 V10 	
6 	Juan Pablo Montoya 	BMW Williams F1 Team 	 	FW24 	 	P82 3.0 V10 	
7 	Nick Heidfeld 	Sauber Petronas 	 	C21 	 	02A 3.0 V10 	
8 	Felipe Massa 	Sauber Petronas 	 	C21 	 	02A 3.0 V10 	
9 	Giancarlo Fisichella 	DHL Jordan Honda 	 	EJ12 	 	RA002E 3.0 V10 	
10 	Takuma Sato 	DHL Jordan Honda 	 	EJ12 	 	RA002E 3.0 V10 	
11 	Jacques Villeneuve 	Lucky Strike BAR Honda 	 	004 	 	RA002E 3.0 V10 	
12 	Olivier Panis 	Lucky Strike BAR Honda 	 	004 	 	RA002E 3.0 V10 	
14 	Jarno Trulli 	Mild Seven Renault F1 Team 	 	R202 	 	RS22 3.0 V10 	
15 	Jenson Button 	Mild Seven Renault F1 Team 	 	R202 	 	RS22 3.0 V10 	
16 	Eddie Irvine 	Jaguar Racing 	 	R3 	 	CR-3 3.0 V10 	
17 	Pedro de la Rosa 	Jaguar Racing 	 	R3 	 	CR-3 3.0 V10 	
20 	Heinz-Harald Frentzen 	Orange Arrows 	 	A23 	 	CR-3 3.0 V10 	
21 	Enrique Bernoldi 	Orange Arrows 	 	A23 	 	CR-3 3.0 V10 	
22 	Alex Yoong 	KL Minardi Asiatech 	 	PS02 	 	AT02 3.0 V10 	
23 	Mark Webber 	KL Minardi Asiatech 	 	PS02 	 	AT02 3.0 V10 	
24 	Mika Salo 	Panasonic Toyota Racing 	 	TF102 	 	RVX-02 3.0 V10 	
25 	Allan McNish 	Panasonic Toyota Racing 	 	TF102 	 	RVX-02 3.0 V10 	
Source:'Canada 2002: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/canada/engages.aspx, (Accessed 17/11/2019)	Source:'Canada 2002: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/canada/engages.aspx, (Accessed 17/11/2019)	Source:'Canada 2002: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/canada/engages.aspx, (Accessed 17/11/2019)	Source:'Canada 2002: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/canada/engages.aspx, (Accessed 17/11/2019)	Source:'Canada 2002: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/canada/engages.aspx, (Accessed 17/11/2019)	Source:'Canada 2002: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/canada/engages.aspx, (Accessed 17/11/2019)	Source:'Canada 2002: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/canada/engages.aspx, (Accessed 17/11/2019)	Source:'Canada 2002: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/canada/engages.aspx, (Accessed 17/11/2019)
==Practice Overview==
==Qualifying==
===Qualifying Report===
===Qualifying Results===
The full qualifying results for the are outlined below:
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Constructor 	Time 	Gap 	Ave. Speed
1 	6 	Juan Pablo Montoya 	 	1:12.836 	— 	215.547 km/h
2 	1 	Michael Schumacher 	 	1:13.018 	+0.182s 	215.010 km/h
3 	2 	Rubens Barrichello 	 	1:13.280 	+0.444s 	214.241 km/h
4 	5 	Ralf Schumacher 	 	1:13.301 	+0.465s 	214.180 km/h
5 	4 	Kimi Räikkönen 	 	1:13.898 	+1.062s 	212.450 km/h
6 	9 	Giancarlo Fisichella 	 	1:14.132 	+1.296s 	211.779 km/h
7 	7 	Nick Heidfeld 	 	1:14.139 	+1.303s 	211.759 km/h
8 	3 	David Coulthard 	 	1:14.385 	+1.549s 	211.059 km/h
9 	11 	Jacques Villeneuve 	 	1:14.564 	+1.728s 	210.552 km/h
10 	14 	Jarno Trulli 	 	1:14.688 	+1.852s 	210.202 km/h
11 	12 	Olivier Panis 	 	1:14.713 	+1.877s 	210.132 km/h
12 	8 	Felipe Massa 	 	1:14.823 	+1.987s 	209.823 km/h
13 	15 	Jenson Button 	 	1:14.854 	+2.018s 	209.736 km/h
14 	16 	Eddie Irvine 	 	1:14.882 	+2.046s 	209.658 km/h
15 	10 	Takuma Sato 	 	1:14.940 	+2.104s 	209.496 km/h
16 	17 	Pedro de la Rosa 	 	1:15.089 	+2.253s 	209.080 km/h
17 	21 	Enrique Bernoldi 	 	1:15.102 	+2.266s 	209.044 km/h
18 	24 	Mika Salo 	 	1:15.111 	+2.275s 	209.019 km/h
19 	20 	Heinz-Harald Frentzen 	 	1:15.115 	+2.279s 	209.008 km/h
20 	25 	Allan McNish 	 	1:15.321 	+2.485s 	208.436 km/h
21 	23 	Mark Webber 	 	1:15.508 	+2.672s 	207.920 km/h
22 	22 	Alex Yoong 	 	1:17.347 	+4.511s 	202.976 km/h
107% Time: 1:17.935 	107% Time: 1:17.935 	107% Time: 1:17.935 	107% Time: 1:17.935 	107% Time: 1:17.935 	107% Time: 1:17.935 	107% Time: 1:17.935
Source:'Canada 2002: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/canada/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 17/11/2019)'Grand Prix Air Canada 2002 - QUALIFYING', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2002/races/727/canada/qualifying-0.html, (Accessed 17/11/2019)	Source:'Canada 2002: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/canada/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 17/11/2019)'Grand Prix Air Canada 2002 - QUALIFYING', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2002/races/727/canada/qualifying-0.html, (Accessed 17/11/2019)	Source:'Canada 2002: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/canada/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 17/11/2019)'Grand Prix Air Canada 2002 - QUALIFYING', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2002/races/727/canada/qualifying-0.html, (Accessed 17/11/2019)	Source:'Canada 2002: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/canada/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 17/11/2019)'Grand Prix Air Canada 2002 - QUALIFYING', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2002/races/727/canada/qualifying-0.html, (Accessed 17/11/2019)	Source:'Canada 2002: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/canada/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 17/11/2019)'Grand Prix Air Canada 2002 - QUALIFYING', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2002/races/727/canada/qualifying-0.html, (Accessed 17/11/2019)	Source:'Canada 2002: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/canada/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 17/11/2019)'Grand Prix Air Canada 2002 - QUALIFYING', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2002/races/727/canada/qualifying-0.html, (Accessed 17/11/2019)	Source:'Canada 2002: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/canada/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 17/11/2019)'Grand Prix Air Canada 2002 - QUALIFYING', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2002/races/727/canada/qualifying-0.html, (Accessed 17/11/2019)
*T Indicates a driver used their test/spare car to set their best time in that session.
*Bold indicates a driver's best/qualifying time.
===Grid===
==Race==
===Report===
===Results===
The full results for the are outlined below:
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Constructor 	Laps 	Time/Retired 	Grid 	Points
1 	1 	Michael Schumacher 	 	70 	1:33:36.111 	2 	10
2 	3 	David Coulthard 	 	70 	+1.132s 	8 	6
3 	2 	Rubens Barrichello 	 	70 	+7.082s 	3 	4
4 	4 	Kimi Räikkönen 	 	70 	+37.563s 	5 	3
5 	9 	Giancarlo Fisichella 	 	70 	+42.812s 	6 	2
6 	14 	Jarno Trulli 	 	70 	+48.947s 	10 	1
7 	5 	Ralf Schumacher 	 	70 	+51.518s 	4 	
8 	12 	Olivier Panis 	 	69 	+1 Lap 	11 	
9 	8 	Felipe Massa 	 	69 	+1 Lap 	12 	
10 	10 	Takuma Sato 	 	69 	+1 Lap 	15 	
11 	23 	Mark Webber 	 	69 	+1 Lap 	21 	
12 	7 	Nick Heidfeld 	 	69 	+1 Lap 	7 	
13 	20 	Heinz-Harald Frentzen 	 	69 	+1 Lap 	19 	
14 	22 	Alex Yoong 	 	68 	+2 Laps 	22 	
15* 	15 	Jenson Button 	 	65 	Gearbox 	13 	
Ret 	6 	Juan Pablo Montoya 	 	56 	Engine 	1 	
Ret 	25 	Allan McNish 	 	45 	Spin 	20 	
Ret 	16 	Eddie Irvine 	 	41 	Overheating 	14 	
Ret 	24 	Mika Salo 	 	41 	Brakes 	18 	
Ret 	17 	Pedro de la Rosa 	 	29 	Gearbox 	16 	
Ret 	21 	Enrique Bernoldi 	 	16 	Suspension 	17 	
Ret 	11 	Jacques Villeneuve 	 	8 	Engine 	9 	
Source:'Canada 2002: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/canada/classement.aspx, (Accessed 17/11/2019)	Source:'Canada 2002: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/canada/classement.aspx, (Accessed 17/11/2019)	Source:'Canada 2002: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/canada/classement.aspx, (Accessed 17/11/2019)	Source:'Canada 2002: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/canada/classement.aspx, (Accessed 17/11/2019)	Source:'Canada 2002: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/canada/classement.aspx, (Accessed 17/11/2019)	Source:'Canada 2002: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/canada/classement.aspx, (Accessed 17/11/2019)	Source:'Canada 2002: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/canada/classement.aspx, (Accessed 17/11/2019)	Source:'Canada 2002: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/canada/classement.aspx, (Accessed 17/11/2019)
*T Indicates a driver used their test/spare car.
** Button was still classified despite retiring as he had completed 90% of the race distance.
==Milestones==
* 25th Grand Prix for Enrique Bernoldi, Juan Pablo Montoya and Kimi Räikkönen.'2002 Canadian GP', chicanef1.com, (Chicane F1, 2014), http://www.chicanef1.com/racetit.pl?year=2002&gp=Canadian%20GP&r=1, (Accessed 17/11/2019)
* Michael Schumacher claimed his 59th career victory.'8. Canada 2002', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/canada.aspx, (Accessed 17/11/2019)
* 150th win for as a constructor and engine supplier.
* Juan Pablo Montoya recorded the 25th fastest lap for a engine.
==Standings==
Michael Schumacher moved onto 70 points for the campaign with his sixth win of the season, just ten points shy of a maximum score. That also meant that he left Canada with a 43 point advantage over his nearest challengers, with Ralf Schumacher and Juan Pablo Montoya having both failed to score. Behind, David Coulthard was just point behind the duo after his podium finish, with Rubens Barrichello completing the top five.
In the Constructors Championship, had enjoyed another strong day, once again able to increase their lead as they hit 86 points. That meant they moved 32 ahead of second placed , with the Anglo-German alliance now being slowly caught by as the season came to its halfway point. However, the latter squad were still some 21 points shy of their compatriots, with an identical margin over fourth placed .
World Championship for Drivers	World Championship for Drivers	World Championship for Drivers	World Championship for Drivers
Pos. 	Driver 	Pts. 	+/-
1 	Michael Schumacher 	70 	
2 	Ralf Schumacher 	27 	
3 	Juan Pablo Montoya 	27 	
4 	David Coulthard 	26 	
5 	Rubens Barrichello 	16 	
6 	Jenson Button 	8 	
7 	Kimi Räikkönen 	7 	1
8 	Giancarlo Fisichella 	6 	1
9 	Nick Heidfeld 	5 	2
10 	Jarno Trulli 	4 	1
11 	Eddie Irvine 	3 	1
12 	Felipe Massa 	3 	
13 	Mark Webber 	2 	
14 	Mika Salo 	2 	
15 	Heinz-Harald Frentzen 	2 	
World Championship for Constructors	World Championship for Constructors	World Championship for Constructors	World Championship for Constructors
Pos. 	Team 	Pts. 	+/-
1 	 	86 	
2 	 	54 	
3 	 	33 	
4 	 	12 	
5 	 	8 	
6 	 	6 	
7 	 	3 	
8 	 	2 	
9 	 	2 	
10 	 	2 	
Only point scoring drivers and constructors are shown.
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