2002 German Grand Prix

The 2002 German Grand Prix, otherwise officially advertised as the LXIV Großer Mobil 1 Preis von Deutschland, was the twelfth of the FIA Formula One World Championship, staged at the Hockenheimring in Hockenheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, on 28 July 2002.'German GP, 2002', grandprix.com, (Inside F1 Inc., 2014), https://www.grandprix.com/gpe/rr692.html, (Accessed 19/11/2019) The race, which was the first to be staged on a heavily redesigned Hockenheimring, would see Michael Schumacher sweep to his ninth win of the season for on home soil.
The decision to modify the fearsome Hockenheimring had been made reluctantly, with the old loop through the forest completely eliminated. In its place a smaller, tighter circuit had been penned by Hermann Tilke, featuring a long sweeping curve into a hairpin to enhance overtaking.
Qualifying had been dominated by Schumacher, the German ace sweeping to pole position to end a five race pole-streak for Juan Pablo Montoya. The Colombian racer himself would claim fourth for , with Ralf Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello in between.
There would be drama ahead of the race, however, as one of the scarlet s limped back to the pits during a re-con lap, with Barrichello forced to take the spare car. That meant that should Michael Schumacher have encountered an issue then he would not have access to a spare car, although the German ace would have no issues before the field lined up to take the start.
The start itself was also flawless for Schumacher, with the #1 Ferrari instantly sprinting into the lead from the #5 Williams of Ralf Schumacher. Behind it was largely grid order, although Jenson Button and Eddie Irvine found themselves being elbowed onto the extended tarmac area around turn one and dropped down the field.
The rest of the opening lap saw Michael Schumacher establish a small one second lead, while behind Kimi Räikkönen claimed fourth from Montoya at the hairpin. Behind them, David Coulthard would make an excellent double move stick on Giancarlo Fisichella and Olivier Panis, only to get stuck behind Jarno Trulli.
As expected the #1 Ferrari soon pulled out a lead, although not at the rate that many had been accustomed too in recent races. Indeed, Ralf Schumacher would manage to keep his brother in sight for the most part, and as the pitstop window loomed the Williams was steadily closing back up to the Ferrari.
Michael Schumacher duly made his stop on lap 27, releasing Ralf for a two lap sprint on Michelin tyres that were handling the hot northern European summer's day better than Michael's Bridgestones. Yet, all of the younger Schumacher's hard work would be undone in the pitlane, as the German racer found himself stuck behind a trundling Jacques Villeneuve.
With that the race for victory was over, with Ralf emerging six seconds behind and unable to match Michael after the latter's switch to a harder compound. Their second stops came and went with no change, with Michael continuing to ease away as the laps ticked past.
Behind, Barrichello ran in third until he had an issue during his second stop and so rejoined behind Montoya, who had battled back ahead of Räikkönen. The Finn himself would have a miserable afternoon later as a puncture damaged his rear suspension on lap 37, although sent him back out until the awful handling proved too much to bother with.
Out front, meanwhile, Michael Schumacher cruised across the line to claim a rare home victory, his first at the official German Grand Prix since 1995. Montoya would finish second after Ralf Schumacher had to abandon second late on due to a lack of pneumatic pressure, cured via a trip to the pits, although Ralf would claim a podium finish in third. Barrichello was next ahead of Coulthard and Nick Heidfeld, with the Trulli-train having collapsed when the Italian spun out of the race midway through.
The race would also be notable as the final race for , as they ran out of money amid a succession of legal cases against former, and current, drivers.
==Background==
Michael Schumacher claimed the FIA Formula One World Championship in record time after his victory in France, leaving Magny-Cours with 96 points to his credit. That granted him an unassailable 62 point lead over Juan Pablo Montoya in second, the Colombian racer having moved ahead of Rubens Barrichello to claim second. Regardless, Montoya, Barrichello, Ralf Schumacher and David Coulthard were all now set to battle for second, with just four points separating the quartet.
In the Constructors Championship left France on the verge of claiming the crown, although they still had a small distance to go. Indeed, the Scuderia left France with 128 points to their name and a 62 point lead, meaning they would claim the crown as early as the Hungarian Grand Prix. were now left as the only team mathematically capable of making a challenge, although in truth the Anglo-German effort were too far back to seriously challenge.
===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 	 	R3B 	 	CR-4 3.0 V10 	
17 	Pedro de la Rosa 	Jaguar Racing 	 	R3B 	 	CR-4 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:'Germany 2002: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/allemagne/engages.aspx, (Accessed 19/11/2019)	Source:'Germany 2002: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/allemagne/engages.aspx, (Accessed 19/11/2019)	Source:'Germany 2002: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/allemagne/engages.aspx, (Accessed 19/11/2019)	Source:'Germany 2002: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/allemagne/engages.aspx, (Accessed 19/11/2019)	Source:'Germany 2002: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/allemagne/engages.aspx, (Accessed 19/11/2019)	Source:'Germany 2002: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/allemagne/engages.aspx, (Accessed 19/11/2019)	Source:'Germany 2002: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/allemagne/engages.aspx, (Accessed 19/11/2019)	Source:'Germany 2002: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/allemagne/engages.aspx, (Accessed 19/11/2019)
==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 	1 	Michael Schumacher 	 	1:14.389 	— 	221.355 km/h
2 	5 	Ralf Schumacher 	 	1:14.570 	+0.181s 	220.818 km/h
3 	2 	Rubens Barrichello 	 	1:14.693 	+0.304s 	220.454 km/h
4 	6 	Juan Pablo Montoya 	 	1:15.108 	+0.719s 	219.236 km/h
5 	4 	Kimi Räikkönen 	 	1:15.639 	+1.250s 	217.697 km/h
6 	9 	Giancarlo Fisichella 	 	1:15.690 	+1.301s 	217.551 km/h
7 	12 	Olivier Panis 	 	1:15.851 	+1.462s 	217.089 km/h
8 	14 	Jarno Trulli 	 	1:15.885 	+1.496s 	216.991 km/h
9 	3 	David Coulthard 	 	1:15.909 	+1.520s 	216.923 km/h
10 	7 	Nick Heidfeld 	 	1:15.990 	+1.601s 	216.692 km/h
11 	11 	Jacques Villeneuve 	 	1:16.070 	+1.681s 	216.464 km/h
12 	10 	Takuma Sato 	 	1:16.072 	+1.683s 	216.458 km/h
13 	15 	Jenson Button 	 	1:16.278 	+1.889s 	215.874 km/h
14 	8 	Felipe Massa 	 	1:16.351 	+1.962s 	215.667 km/h
15 	20 	Heinz-Harald Frentzen 	 	1:16.505 	+2.116s 	215.233 km/h
16 	16 	Eddie Irvine 	 	1:16.533 	+2.144s 	215.154 km/h
17 	25 	Allan McNish 	 	1:16.594 	+2.205s 	214.983 km/h
18 	21 	Enrique Bernoldi 	 	1:16.645 	+2.256s 	214.840 km/h
19 	24 	Mika Salo 	 	1:16.685 	+2.296s 	214.728 km/h
20 	17 	Pedro de la Rosa 	 	1:17.077 	+2.688s 	213.636 km/h
21 	23 	Mark Webber 	 	1:17.996 	+3.607s 	211.119 km/h
107% Time: 1:19.596 	107% Time: 1:19.596 	107% Time: 1:19.596 	107% Time: 1:19.596 	107% Time: 1:19.596 	107% Time: 1:19.596 	107% Time: 1:19.596
NC 	22 	Alex Yoong 	 	1:19.775 	+5.386s 	206.411 km/h
Source:'Germany 2002: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/allemagne/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 19/11/2019)'Grosser Mobil 1 Preis von Deutschland 2002 - QUALIFYING', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2002/races/731/germany/qualifying-0.html, (Accessed 19/11/2019)	Source:'Germany 2002: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/allemagne/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 19/11/2019)'Grosser Mobil 1 Preis von Deutschland 2002 - QUALIFYING', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2002/races/731/germany/qualifying-0.html, (Accessed 19/11/2019)	Source:'Germany 2002: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/allemagne/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 19/11/2019)'Grosser Mobil 1 Preis von Deutschland 2002 - QUALIFYING', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2002/races/731/germany/qualifying-0.html, (Accessed 19/11/2019)	Source:'Germany 2002: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/allemagne/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 19/11/2019)'Grosser Mobil 1 Preis von Deutschland 2002 - QUALIFYING', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2002/races/731/germany/qualifying-0.html, (Accessed 19/11/2019)	Source:'Germany 2002: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/allemagne/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 19/11/2019)'Grosser Mobil 1 Preis von Deutschland 2002 - QUALIFYING', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2002/races/731/germany/qualifying-0.html, (Accessed 19/11/2019)	Source:'Germany 2002: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/allemagne/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 19/11/2019)'Grosser Mobil 1 Preis von Deutschland 2002 - QUALIFYING', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2002/races/731/germany/qualifying-0.html, (Accessed 19/11/2019)	Source:'Germany 2002: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/allemagne/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 19/11/2019)'Grosser Mobil 1 Preis von Deutschland 2002 - QUALIFYING', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2002/races/731/germany/qualifying-0.html, (Accessed 19/11/2019)
*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 	 	67 	1:27:52.078 	1 	10
2 	6 	Juan Pablo Montoya 	 	67 	+10.503s 	4 	6
3 	5 	Ralf Schumacher 	 	67 	+14.466s 	2 	4
4 	2T 	Rubens Barrichello 	 	67 	+23.195s 	3 	3
5 	3 	David Coulthard 	 	66 	+1 Lap 	9 	2
6 	7 	Nick Heidfeld 	 	66 	+1 Lap 	10 	1
7 	8 	Felipe Massa 	 	66 	+1 Lap 	14 	
8 	10 	Takuma Sato 	 	66 	+1 Lap 	12 	
9 	24 	Mika Salo 	 	66 	+1 Lap 	19 	
Ret 	9 	Giancarlo Fisichella 	 	59 	Engine 	6 	
Ret 	4 	Kimi Räikkönen 	 	59 	Spin 	5 	
Ret 	16 	Eddie Irvine 	 	57 	Brakes 	16 	
Ret 	21 	Enrique Bernoldi 	 	48 	Engine 	18 	
Ret 	12 	Olivier Panis 	 	39 	Engine 	7 	
Ret 	14 	Jarno Trulli 	 	36 	Spin 	8 	
Ret 	11 	Jacques Villeneuve 	 	27 	Gearbox 	11 	
Ret 	15 	Jenson Button 	 	24 	Engine 	13 	
Ret 	25 	Allan McNish 	 	23 	Engine 	17 	
Ret 	23 	Mark Webber 	 	23 	Hydraulics 	15 	
Ret 	20 	Heinz-Harald Frentzen 	 	18 	Hydraulics 	15 	
Ret 	17 	Pedro de la Rosa 	 	0 	Transmission 	20 	
DNQ 	22 	Alex Yoong 	 	 	 	 	
Source:'Germany 2002: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/allemagne/classement.aspx, (Accessed 19/11/2019)	Source:'Germany 2002: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/allemagne/classement.aspx, (Accessed 19/11/2019)	Source:'Germany 2002: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/allemagne/classement.aspx, (Accessed 19/11/2019)	Source:'Germany 2002: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/allemagne/classement.aspx, (Accessed 19/11/2019)	Source:'Germany 2002: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/allemagne/classement.aspx, (Accessed 19/11/2019)	Source:'Germany 2002: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/allemagne/classement.aspx, (Accessed 19/11/2019)	Source:'Germany 2002: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/allemagne/classement.aspx, (Accessed 19/11/2019)	Source:'Germany 2002: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/allemagne/classement.aspx, (Accessed 19/11/2019)
*T Indicates a driver used their test/spare car.
==Milestones==
* made their 291st and final Grand Prix appearance as a constructor.'12. Germany 2002', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/allemagne.aspx, (Accessed 19/11/2019)
* Final Grand Prix for Enrique Bernoldi, as the demise of the Arrows team left the Brazilian without a drive for the rest of the season. He subsequently left F1 after a potential move to Jordan failed to materialise.
* 62nd career victory for Michael Schumacher.
* 154th win for as a constructor and engine supplier.
** Ferrari also claimed a new record for most "hattricks" (pole position, fastest lap and victory) - 51.'2002 German GP', chicanef1.com, (Chicane F1, 2014), http://www.chicanef1.com/racetit.pl?year=2002&gp=German%20GP&r=1, (Accessed 19/11/2019)
* Juan Pablo Montoya claimed his tenth podium finish.
==Standings==
Another race and another increase to Michael Schumacher's crushing Championship lead, the pre-ordained Champion leaving his home race on 106 points, just seventeen shy of his record haul from . Behind, Juan Pablo Montoya had asserted himself at the head of the chase for the runner-up spot, the Colombian racer moving four ahead of Ralf Schumacher in third. The German himself then had a one point margin over Rubens Barrichello, while David Coulthard kept within striking distance on 32 points, eight off of Montoya.
In the Constructors Championship had again inched closer to retaining the crown, moving onto 141 points for the campaign. had, however, successfully delayed the inevitable for at least another race, although with 65 points between them the Anglo-German squad would have to ace the next round in Hungary to stand any chance of keeping the fight alive. Behind, had lost ground to their compatriots, while had inched closer to in the battle for fourth.
World Championship for Drivers	World Championship for Drivers	World Championship for Drivers	World Championship for Drivers
Pos. 	Driver 	Pts. 	+/-
1 	Michael Schumacher 	106 	
2 	Juan Pablo Montoya 	40 	
3 	Ralf Schumacher 	36 	1
4 	Rubens Barrichello 	35 	1
5 	David Coulthard 	32 	
6 	Kimi Räikkönen 	17 	
7 	Jenson Button 	11 	
8 	Nick Heidfeld 	7 	
9 	Giancarlo Fisichella 	6 	
10 	Jarno Trulli 	4 	
11 	Felipe Massa 	4 	
12 	Jacques Villeneuve 	3 	
13 	Eddie Irvine 	3 	
14 	Mark Webber 	2 	
15 	Mika Salo 	2 	
16 	Heinz-Harald Frentzen 	2 	
17 	Olivier Panis 	2 	
World Championship for Constructors	World Championship for Constructors	World Championship for Constructors	World Championship for Constructors
Pos. 	Team 	Pts. 	+/-
1 	 	141 	
2 	 	76 	
3 	 	49 	
4 	 	15 	
5 	 	11 	
6 	 	6 	
7 	 	5 	
8 	 	3 	
9 	 	2 	
10 	 	2 	
11 	 	2 	
Only point scoring drivers and constructors are shown.
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