2002 Spanish Grand Prix

Fifth round of the 2002 Formula One season F1 Spain Spanish 28 April 2002 2002 San Marino Grand Prix 2002 Austrian Grand Prix Circuit Catalunya 1995-2003.svg Gran Premio Marlboro de España 2002 5 17 Circuit de Catalunya, Montmeló, Catalonia, Spain Permanent racing facility 2.939 4.730 65 190.964 307.327 Clear, Air Temp: 20°C 100,000 Michael Schumacher Ferrari 1:16.364 Germany Michael Schumacher Ferrari 1:20.355 on lap 49 Germany Michael Schumacher Ferrari Germany Juan Pablo Montoya Williams-BMW Colombia David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes UK ESP 2002 Spanish GP: XLIV Gran Premio Marlboro de España http://www.chicanef1.com/racetit.pl?year=2002&gp=Spanish%20GP ChicaneF1 24 July 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20071209222632/http://www.chicanef1.com/racetit.pl?year=2002&gp=Spanish%20GP 9 December 2007 dead2002 Spanish Grand Prix https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/races/2002-spanish-grand-prix/ Motor Sport 31 May 20222002 Spanish Grand Prix results http://en.espn.co.uk/f1/motorsport/race/2073.html?noredir=1 ESPN 24 July 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20160113122907/http://en.espn.co.uk/f1/motorsport/race/2073.html?noredir=1 13 January 2016 The 2002 Spanish Grand Prix (formally the Gran Premio Marlboro de España 2002)https://www.formula1.com/en/results/2002/races/724/spain/race-result Spanish Formula1.com 27 July 2025 was a Formula One motor race held on 28 April 2002 at the Circuit de Catalunya, Montmeló, Catalonia, Spain. It was the fifth round of the 2002 Formula One World Championship and was held before 100,000 spectators. Ferrari's Michael Schumacher won the 65-lap race from pole position. Williams's Juan Pablo Montoya finished in second and McLaren's David Coulthard was third. Heading into the race, Michael Schumacher led the World Drivers' Championship and his team Ferrari led the World Constructors Championship. He started on pole position after setting the quickest lap time in the one-hour qualifying session, and he led every lap of the race to win his fourth race of the season and 57th of his career. Montoya finished second 35.630 seconds behind, despite a botched second scheduled pit stop, and Coulthard finished third, another 6.993 seconds back, his second podium of the season. Michael Schumacher achieved a Grand Slam (started from pole position, set the fastest lap, led every lap and won the race) and his lead in the World Drivers' Championship increased to 21 championship points following the race. Montoya's second-place finish moved him past his teammate Ralf Schumacher, who retired from the Grand Prix. Ferrari extended their World Constructors' Championship lead over Williams to seven championship points with twelve races remaining in the season. Background thumb|left|The Circuit de Catalunya (pictured in 2007), where the Grand Prix was held The 2002 Spanish Grand Prix was the fifth round of seventeen in the 2002 Formula One World Championship and took place on 28 April 2002 at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmeló, Catalonia, Spain, close to Barcelona.Scarborough Craig 24 April 2002 2002 Spanish GP Preview https://atlasf1.autosport.com/2002/spn/preview/scarborough.html AtlasF1 8 17 25 July 2025 Heading into the race, Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher led the World Drivers' Championship with 34 championship points, followed by the Williams pair of Ralf Schumacher (20) and Juan Pablo Montoya (17). Renault's Jenson Button was fourth with 8 championship points and Ferrari's Rubens Barrichello was fifth on 6.Jones Bruce https://archive.org/details/formulaonegrandp0000jone/ Formula One Grand Prix 2003: The Official ITV Sport Guide Carlton Books 2003 1-84222-813-7 London, England 102–103 2002 Final Tables registration Internet Archive Ferrari led the World Constructors' Championship with 40 championship points, three ahead of Williams in second. McLaren were third with nine championship points, followed by Renault on nine and Jaguar with three. Following the 2002 San Marino on 14 April, the teams tested their racing setups, aerodynamics, car components, tyres and electronics at European circuits in preparation for the Spanish Grand Prix.16 April 2002 Button Quickest in Silverstone Test – Day One https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2002/apr/report.php/id/7077/.html 25 July 2025 AtlasF116 April 2002 Wurz Fastest at Mugello as Alesi Returns – Day One https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2002/apr/report.php/id/7079/.html 25 July 2025 AtlasF1 The Arrows, British American Racing (BAR), Jaguar, Jordan, Minardi, Renault, Sauber and Williams teams spent three days testing at Northamptonshire's Silverstone Circuit.16 April 2002 Silverstone, day 1: Button sets pace https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/silverstone-day-1-button-sets-pace-5043857/5043857/ 25 July 2025 Autosport17 April 2002 A morning update from Silverstone http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=34452 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040930005716/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=34452 30 September 2004 25 July 2025 F1Racing.net McLaren and Toyota spent three days at Italy's Mugello Circuit, while Ferrari spent four days at the same track.19 April 2002 Testing April 19th: Mugello Day 4 http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines02/04/s9217.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20020602060639/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines02/04/s9217.html 2 June 2002 25 July 2025 Formula1.com21 April 2002 Schumi crashes at Mugello test http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=34529 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040929235554/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=34529 29 September 2004 25 July 2025 F1Racing.net Ferrari also tested for three days at Italy's Monza Circuit,18 April 2002 Ferrari Wrap Up Three-Day Test at Monza https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2002/apr/report.php/id/7091/.html 25 July 2025 AtlasF119 April 2002 Testing April 18th: Monza Day 3 http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines02/04/s9211.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20020421115223/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines02/04/s9211.html 21 April 2002 25 July 2025 Formula1.com and also spent a day at their private test facility, the Fiorano Circuit.23 April 2002 Testing April 23rd: Fiorano Shakedown http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines02/04/s9241.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20020805121138/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines02/04/s9241.html 5 August 2002 25 July 2025 Formula1.com Michael Schumacher, the pre-race favourite,Loughran Angus 27 April 2002 For the better... Motor Racing https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-telegraph-for-the-better-mo/177479279/ 26 July 2025 The Daily Telegraph S9 Newspapers.com had won three of the past four races in the 2002 season and had won the Spanish Grand Prix three times in 10 entries.Donaldson Gerald Gerald Donaldson 26 April 2002 Schumacher likely to be force in Spain https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-toronto-star-schumacher-likely-to-be/177421837/ 25 July 2025 Toronto Star C10 Newspapers.com He stated that Ferrari would be focused on the race in Spain and would take a race-by-race approach, despite him scoring eight more championship points than at this point last season.Gordon Ian 25 April 2002 Formula One: Michael promises more of the same Coventry Evening Telegraph 71 331922711 Michael Schumacher added Ferrari were confident the potential of the F2002 would be demonstrated more in Spain.Gordon Ian 26 April 2002 World champion is anxious to reign in Spain The Herald 36 332822926 Despite being 17 championship points behind Michael Schumacher, Montoya maintained a positive attitude, "We still have a chance at fighting back. It is a matter of who can evolve the car quicker. I don't know if I can beat Michael here but you never know."Allsop Derick 26 April 2000 Montoya left in Ferrari's wake https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-independent-montoya-left-in-ferrari/177423832/ 25 July 2025 The Independent 30 Newspapers.com Coulthard finished sixth in the San Marino Grand Prix, but he was looking forward to racing in Spain after three days of testing at Mugello.24 April 2002 Coulthard hoping to bounce back https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/coulthard-hoping-to-bounce-back-5043736/5043736/ 25 July 2025 Autosport There were eleven teams (each representing a different constructor) with two drivers each for the Grand Prix, with no changes from the season entry list.Formula One 2002 Spanish Grand Prix Information https://motorsportstats.com/results/fia-formula-one-world-championship/2002/spanish-grand-prix/info 25 July 2025 Motorsport Stats Ferrari updated their F2002 cars with new torsion bars, modified the screens behind the front wheels, and introduced new front and rear wings.Piola Giorgio 30 April – 6 May 2002 Rossa alla ricerca della perfezione Rossa in Search of Perfection Autosprint it 25–27 Giorgio Piola 18 McLaren improved the MP4-17's rear suspension layout while Williams received a more powerful BMW engine and a new rear wing. Cosworth and Honda both introduced new improved versions of their engines; Jaguar used the more powerful Cosworth engine in the race, while Arrows used the old engine specification. Mercedes introduced a new, more reliable engine specification for the McLarens, increasing power and driveability.25 April 2002 Mercedes bring new engine to Spain http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=34617 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040930003547/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=34617 30 September 2004 25 July 2025 F1Racing.net Practice Two one-hour practice sessions on Friday and two 45-minute sessions on Saturday preceded the race.https://archive.org/details/formula1yearbook0000unse Formula 1 Yearbook 2002–2003 Parragon 2002 0-75259-146-0 Domenjoz Luc Bath, Somerset 220–221 registration Internet Archive The first practice session on Friday morning was held in sunny and humid weather.26 April 2002 Ferrari power leads first Friday practice http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=34641 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040929235722/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=34641 29 September 2004 25 July 2025 F1Racing.net26 April 2002 Free practice 1: Schuey sets the pace https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-1-schuey-sets-the-pace-5043697/5043697/ 25 July 2025 Autosport The Ferraris led practice due to the track's fast, long bends, while McLaren and Williams were behind due to car balance concerns.Henry Alan 27 April 2002 Schumacher senior oozing confidence https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-guardian-schumacher-senior-oozing-co/177480036/ 26 July 2025 The Guardian 11 Newspapers.com Alan HenryCollings Timothy 27 April 2002 Button's stock continues to rise https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-telegraph-buttons-stock-conti/177480640/ 26 July 2025 The Daily Telegraph S10 Newspapers.com Michael Schumacher was fastest with a lap time of 1:20.681, 0.061 seconds faster than teammate Barrichello. Sauber's Felipe Massa, McLaren's Kimi Räikkönen, Renault's Jarno Trulli, Arrows's Heinz-Harald Frentzen, Coulthard, Massa's teammate Nick Heidfeld, Jordan's Giancarlo Fisichella and Arrows's Enrique Bernoldi completed the top ten.Gray Will 26 April 2002 Friday First Free Practice – Spanish GP https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2002/apr/report.php/id/7128/.html 25 July 2025 AtlasF1 Some drivers lost control of their cars and went off the circuit during the session. Jordan's Takuma Sato was the only driver who did not set a lap because he stopped his car after the pit lane exit shortly after the session began due to an electrical connection failure to an engine sensor.26 April 2002 2002 Gran Premio Marlboro de España – Team and Driver comments – Friday http://www.dailyf1.com/en/2002season/results/05/quotes-fri.phtml dead https://web.archive.org/web/20020615123010/http://www.dailyf1.com/en/2002season/results/05/quotes-fri.phtml 15 June 2002 25 July 2025 Daily F1 He was not allowed to continue with the session since the usage of spare cars was prohibited before qualifying. In the second practice session, which took place later in the afternoon and sunny conditions,26 April 2002 Schumi dominates Friday in Spain http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=34648 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040929235734/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=34648 29 September 2004 25 July 2025 F1Racing.net Michael Schumacher set the day's fastest lap time of 1:20.380.Mauk Eric 26 April 2002 Michael Schumacher Paces First Day of Barcelona Practice http://www.speedtv.com/auto/?lvl=3a&cat=17&id=1205 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20021221153602/http://www.speedtv.com/auto/?lvl=3a&cat=17&id=1205 21 December 2002 26 July 2025 Speed Frentzen was second-fastest, 0.070 seconds slower.26 April 2002 Free practice 2: HHF second fastest! https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-2-hhf-second-fastest-5043686/5043686/ 25 July 2025 Autosport Button, Barrichello, BAR's Olivier Panis, Bernoldi, Räikkönen, Fisichella, Massa and Trulli rounded out the top ten.Gray Will 26 April 2002 Friday Second Free Practice – Spanish GP https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2002/apr/report.php/id/7132/.html 25 July 2025 AtlasF1 At the first chicane, Michael Schumacher raced wide towards the gravel trap's edge, but he returned to the race circuit and continued. Trulli lost control of his Renault, forcing him to apply opposite lock in the track's second sector. He ran into the gravel trap, but avoided colliding with the barrier and returned to the circuit to continue. right horizontal 350 Mark Webber (5894543244).jpg AlexYoong 0028 (cropped).jpg Mark Webber (left) and his teammate Alex Yoong (right) suffered three wing failures on their cars during free practice, qualifying and warm-up that led to Minardi's withdrawal from the Grand Prix. Conditions were cool and overcast for the third practice session on Saturday morning.27 April 2002 Free practice 3: Rubens flies http://autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-3-rubens-flies-5043656/5043656/ 25 July 2025 AutosportGray Will 27 April 2002 Saturday First Free Practice – Spanish GP https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2002/apr/report.php/id/7152/.html 25 July 2025 AtlasF1 Two-thirds through practice, Barrichello set the quickest lap of 1:18.048. His teammate Michael Schumacher was 0.386 seconds behind in second. Coulthard, Ralf Schumacher, the Sauber pair of Heidfeld and Massa, Räikkönen, Button, Montoya and Montoya were in positions three through ten. 17 minutes in, Minardi's Mark Webber struck a small bump on the start/finish straight, and as the PS02 car rose into the air, the front wing from the drop plates mounting the rear wing to the nose cone detached at the upper ends.Scarborough Craig 1 May 2002 Spanish GP – Technical Review https://www.atlasf1.com/2002/spn/scarborough.html AtlasF1 8 18 26 July 2025 The wing folded under Webber's car and shattered, leaving carbon fibre debris on the start/finish straight. Webber maintained control of his car and returned to the pit lane.27 April 2002 Barrichello sets Saturday morning pace http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=34687 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040930003631/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=34687 30 September 2004 25 July 2025 F1Racing.net The session was immediately halted for eight minutes to allow marshals to clear the track of debris from Webber's car. Minardi used a different front wing design for the final practice session later in the morning.27 April 2002 Practice report: Barrichello leads in Barcelona http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines02/04/s9279.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20020714093356/http://www.formula1.com:80/news/headlines02/04/s9279.html 14 July 2002 25 July 2025 Formula1.com It became slightly warmer for the final session. Although no other driver better Barrichello's third session effort, he led despite not lapping faster.27 April 2002 Free practice 4: Ferrari 1-2-3 https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-4-ferrari-1-2-3-5043640/5043640/ 25 July 2025 Autosport27 April 2002 Saturday Second Free Practice – Spanish GP https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2002/apr/report.php/id/7154/.html 25 July 2025 AtlasF1 Heidfeld went second-quickest with 15 minutes left.27 April 2002 Ferrari three-some lead Saturday practice http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=34693 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040929235814/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=34693 29 September 2004 25 July 2025 F1Racing.net In positions three to ten were Michael Schumacher, Coulthard, Button, Frentzen, Räikkönen, Massa, Panis and Bernoldi. Sato spun backwards 360 degrees through the gravel trap midway through Renault corner. He touched the tyre barrier head-on, dislodging the nose cone. Montoya lost control of his car under braking for La Caixa corner but continued. Qualifying thumb|left|upright|Michael Schumacher (pictured in 2005) took pole position by setting the fastest lap in the one-hour qualifying session and led every lap of the race to secure his fourth victory of the season. Each driver was allowed twelve laps during Saturday's one-hour qualifying session, with starting positions determined by the drivers' quickest laps. During this session, the 107% rule was in effect, requiring each driver to remain within 107% of the quickest lap time in order to qualify for the race. Qualifying took place in dry and cloudy conditions with low humidity.27 April 2002 Qualifying King Schumi reigns in Spain http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=34700 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040929235818/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=34700 29 September 2004 26 July 2025 F1Racing.net27 April 2002 Qualifying Report: Ferrari take Barcelona front row http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines02/04/s9282.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20020809220548/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines02/04/s9282.html 9 August 2002 26 July 2025 Formula1.com After modifying his Ferrari in the garage after his opening two runs,Mauk Eric 27 April 2002 Schumacher Sparks Scuderia’s Spanish Sweep http://www.speedtv.com/auto/?lvl=3a&cat=17&id=1228 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20020607130417/http://speedtv.com/auto/?lvl=3a&cat=17&id=1228 7 June 2002 26 July 2025 SpeedHamilton Maurice 28 April 2002 Ferrari put on a show https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-observer-ferrari-put-on-a-show-the/177481462/ 26 July 2025 The Observer 10 Newspapers.com Michael Schumacher took his third pole position of five races in the season and 46th of his career, setting a new track lap record of 1:16.364 shortly before qualifying ended,27 April 2002 Qualifying: Schuey's last-gasp pole https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/qualifying-schueys-last-gasp-pole-5043635/5043635/ 26 July 2025 AutosportBohan Sarah 28 April 2002 A tale of two Ferraris https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-gazette-a-tale-of-two-ferraris-the/177481430/ 26 July 2025 Montreal Gazette B7 Newspapers.comRae Richard 28 April 2002 Formula won; Motor racing https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A85199995/GPS?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=04a8132d subscription 26 July 2025 The Sunday Times 20 Gale Academic OneFile lapping almost two seconds faster than his pole lap from 2001.Benson Andrew 27 April 2002 Stunning Schumi takes pole https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/1954717.stm live https://web.archive.org/web/20021021185736/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/1954717.stm 21 October 2002 26 July 2025 BBC Sport Barrichello led after his first two runs, holding pole until his teammate's final lap, starting second. He made an error at turn 13 on his first two runs and may have run wide at turn 12 on his fastest lap, despite improved wind conditions.27 April 2002 2002 Gran Premio Marlboro de España – Team and Driver comments – Saturday http://www.dailyf1.com/en/2002season/results/05/quotes-sat.phtml dead https://web.archive.org/web/20020824111121/http://www.dailyf1.com/en/2002season/results/05/quotes-sat.phtml 24 August 2002 26 July 2025 Daily F1 Williams took the second row following overnight work and testing of changes in the morning free practice sessions.Richardson Chris Raman Nick April 2002 German express rolls on http://www.dailyf1.com/en/features/feature.php?id=30 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20020823002013/http://www.dailyf1.com/en/features/feature.php?id=30 23 August 2002 22 August 2025 Daily F1 Ralf Schumacher led early on before falling to third after Williams modified his car. Montoya noticed an engine ignition misfire in his race car after leaving the garage, so Williams decided to switch him to the spare car.Muradov Boris June 2002 Гран При Испании – Гонка без лидера Spanish Grand Prix – Race Without a Leader http://www.formula-one.ru/archive/0602/02gpspa.htm dead Formula 1 Magazine ru 6 30–40 https://web.archive.org/web/20031123052744/http://www.formula-one.ru/archive/0602/02gpspa.htm 23 November 2003 26 July 2025 His fastest time on his last run in the final minute placed him fourth. Montoya's lap demoted Räikkönen to fifth, who qualified ahead of his teammate Coulthard for the second consecutive Grand Prix. Räikkönen ran sideways after hitting the inside kerbing at Campsa corner, but he regained control of his McLaren on the grass and resumed driving. Button had a minor oversteer in the high-speed turns and secured sixth in the final minute. Coulthard, seventh, aborted his third run owing to excess understeer in turn three and was set for a top-six finish until the last minute. Heidfeld's Ferrari qualifying engine and a setup change to boost his car's performance in high-speed turns were enough for eighth. Trulli was only ahead of the Minardi cars for most of qualifying, driving the spare Renault to ninth. He made a mistake on his second run and returned to the pit lane before abandoning his next run due to a stoppage. Frentzen put his faster Arrows car into tenth. Despite being in the top ten for most of qualifying, Massa was 11th due to late improvements by other drivers. He made an error at turn four on his third run and again on his final run. Fisichella was the fastest Honda-powered driver in 12th. Panis, 13th, lost two of his four runs due to on-track issues, and the halt and loss of track time prevented him from identifying a more suitable setup. Bernoldi had some understeer but secured 14th, his best qualifying effort to date. Jaguar's Eddie Irvine overcame his car's major aerodynamic deficiencies and provisionally qualified 15th. BAR's Jacques Villeneuve, 16th, lacked grip. Pedro de la Rosa, Irvine's teammate, finished 17th thanks to a better racing setup, more grip in the tyres, and warmer asphalt temperatures. Toyota's Mika Salo and Allan McNish qualified 18th and 20th. McNish lost control of his Toyota's rear exiting the final corner after hititng a bump; he avoided hitting the inside concrete barrier at the pit lane entry and continued. Sato in 19th failed to match his teammate's pace because he drove a nervous car and had traffic on his second run in the second sector. The Minardi pair of Webber and Alex Yoong qualified 21st and 22nd. Yoong ran wide through the final corner and his front wing detached from the car on the kerbs, lifting it into the air. The wing was on the racing line, so qualifying was stopped for four minutes to clear debris from Yoong's car, which returned to the pit lane. Post-qualifying After qualifying, the stewards deleted all of Irvine's qualifying lap times after the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile's (FIA; motor sport's governing body) technical delegate discovered a discrepancy between the fuel in his car on Saturday and that of a control sample approved two weeks before the event.27 April 2002 Irvine Sent to Back of Grid for Fuel Irregularity https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2002/apr/report.php/id/7173/.html 26 July 2025 AtlasF1 Reuters 28 April 2002 Jaguar investigate fuel irregularity https://iol.co.za/motoring/f1-grand-prix/2002-04-28-jaguar-investigate-fuel-irregularity/ 26 July 2025 Independent Online The FIA regulations mandated that he begin from the back of the starting grid. Qualifying classification Pos Position No Car number Driver Constructor Lap Gap Gap to the fastest driver Grid Final grid position 1 1 DEU Michael Schumacher Ferrari 1:16.364 — 1 2 2 BRA Rubens Barrichello Ferrari 1:16.690 +0.326 2 3 5 DEU Ralf Schumacher Williams-BMW 1:17.277 +0.913 3 4 6 COL Juan Pablo Montoya Williams-BMW 1:17.425 +1.061 4 5 4 FIN Kimi Räikkönen McLaren-Mercedes 1:17.519 +1.155 5 6 15 GBR Jenson Button Renault 1:17.638 +1.274 6 7 3 GBR David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes 1:17.662 +1.298 7 8 7 DEU Nick Heidfeld Sauber-Petronas 1:17.851 +1.487 8 9 14 ITA Jarno Trulli Renault 1:17.929 +1.565 9 10 20 DEU Heinz-Harald Frentzen Arrows-Cosworth 1:18.121 +1.757 10 11 8 BRA Felipe Massa Sauber-Petronas 1:18.139 +1.775 11 12 9 ITA Giancarlo Fisichella Jordan-Honda 1:18.291 +1.927 12 13 12 FRA Olivier Panis BAR-Honda 1:18.472 +2.108 13 14 21 BRA Enrique Bernoldi Arrows-Cosworth 1:18.515 +2.151 14 EX Excluded1 1 16 GBR Eddie Irvine Jaguar-Cosworth 1:18.779 +2.415 22 15 11 CAN Jacques Villeneuve BAR-Honda 1:18.847 +2.483 15 16 17 ESP Pedro de la Rosa Jaguar-Cosworth 1:18.885 +2.521 16 17 24 FIN Mika Salo Toyota 1:18.897 +2.533 17 18 10 JPN Takuma Sato Jordan-Honda 1:19.002 +2.638 18 19 25 GBR Allan McNish Toyota 1:19.025 +2.661 19 20 23 AUS Mark Webber Minardi-Asiatech 1:19.802 +3.438 20 21 22 MAS Alex Yoong Minardi-Asiatech 1:21.415 +5.051 21107% time: 1:21.709Sources:http://www.fia.com/archive/F1/2002/005.html Grand Prix of Spain Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile https://web.archive.org/web/20121018175431/http://www.fia.com/archive/F1/2002/005.html 18 October 2012 26 December 2015 Notes 1 1 – Eddie Irvine was dropped to the rear of the grid after a fuel analysis revealed that the fuel was not the same as that approved for use two weeks before the Grand Prix. Warm-up On race morning, a half-hour warm-up session was held in cool and cloudy weather conditions.28 April 2002 Barrichello sets warm-up pace http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=34740 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040929235915/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=34740 29 September 2004 26 July 2025 F1Racing.net28 April 2002 Sunday Warm Up – Spanish GP https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2002/apr/report.php/id/7174/.html 26 July 2025 AtlasF1 Barrichello led with a 1:20.229 lap set shortly before warm-up ended.28 April 2002 Warm-up: More Minardi drama https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/warm-up-more-minardi-drama-5043603/5043603/ 26 July 2025 Autosport Heidfeld, Michael Schumacher, Massa, Frentzen, Ralf Schumacher, Bernoldi, Panis, Sato and Button occupied positions second through tenth. Michael Schumacher stopped his Ferrari at the side of the track at Banc Sabadell corner with an hydraulics failure. With more than a minute remaining, Webber's rear wing detached from his car on the start/finish straight due to a component failure.30 April 2002 Minardi Solve Wing Problem http://www.itv-f1.com/news/news_story/10454 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20020502130525/http://www.itv-f1.com/news/news_story/10454 2 May 2002 26 July 2025 ITV-F1 He braked for turn one and spun into the gravel trap close to the barrier at high speed due to the lack of downforce.28 April 2002 Warm-up report: more drama for Minardi http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines02/04/s9299.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20020430130506/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines02/04/s9299.html 30 April 2002 26 July 2025 Formula1.com Webber was unhurt and warm-up restarted after nearly five minutes. After warm-up, because of the three wing failures on both of the Minardi cars that were returned to the team's headquarters in Faenza, Italy for analysis and modification, team owner Paul Stoddart withdrew the team from the Grand Prix on safety grounds because of the lack of time and facilities to analyse the remaining wings for manufacturing defects.28 April 2002 Minardi Withdraw from the Spanish GP https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2002/apr/report.php/id/7177/.html 26 July 2025 AtlasF1 28 April 2002 Minardi withdraws from race https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/minardi-withdraws-from-race-5043606/5043606/ 26 July 2025 Autosport Race The 65-lap race began before 100,000 spectators at 14:00 local time.Eason Kevin 29 April 2002 Schumacher takes scenic route on way into history; Motor racing https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A85199157/GPS?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=5ae45e38 subscription 27 July 2025 The Times 21 Gale Academic OneFile It took place in bright, dry and overcast conditions ranging from 18 and 21 C F and the track temperature was between 21 and 22 C F.2002 – Round 5 – Spain: Barcelona http://www.formula1.com/races/racenews02/spain/race.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20021204054525/http://www.formula1.com/races/racenews02/spain/race.html 4 December 2002 27 July 2025 Formula1.comWade Stephen 29 April 2002 Schumacher rolls in backup Ferrari https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-journal-schumacher-rolls-in-bac/177559564/ 27 July 2025 The News Journal C6 Newspapers.com Associated Press Following the Minardi team's withdrawal, 20 cars were scheduled to start,28 April 2002 Spanish GP 2002 – Michael runs like clockwork http://www.crash.net/uk/en/feature_view.asp?cid=1&fid=1758 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20030905024824/http://www.crash.net/uk/en/feature_view.asp?cid=1&fid=1758 5 September 2003 27 July 2025 Crash but Barrichello's Ferrari was stationary on the grid at the start of the formation lap due to a gearbox selection fault.Elizalde Pablo 1 May 2002 The 2002 Spanish GP Review https://www.atlasf1.com/2002/spn/elizalde.html AtlasF1 8 18 27 July 2025Henry Alan 29 April 2002 Flying Ferrari screams off into distance https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-guardian-flying-ferrari-screams-off/177494107/ 27 July 2025 The Guardian 2–3 Newspapers.com Alan Henry Although the engine was running, marshals pushed the Ferrari into the pit lane,28 April 2002 Unbeatable Schumi wins again http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=34747 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040929235923/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=34747 29 September 2004 27 July 2025 F1Racing.net but Ferrari were unable to rectify the problem and Barrichello failed to start the event since switching to a spare car was prohibited during the race.28 April 2002 Lapwatch: Spanish Grand Prix https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/1956278.stm live https://web.archive.org/web/20030407172122/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/1956278.stm 7 April 2003 27 July 2025 BBC Sport thumb|right|upright|Kimi Räikkönen retired from the Grand Prix when his rear wing failed due to fatigue-related lower wing element failure on lap four. When the race began, Michael Schumacher, in the spare Ferrari due to hydraulic troubles in warm-up, maintained the race lead into the first corner, holding off Ralf Schumacher on the inside.28 April 2002 Report: Schuey cruises to victory https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/report-schuey-cruises-to-victory-5043595/5043595/ 27 July 2025 Autosport Button made a quick start, passing Räikkönen for fourth, but the latter recaptured the position on the outside at the first corner.Grand Prix Results: Spanish GP, 2002 https://www.grandprix.com/gpe/rr685.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20061109025042/https://www.grandprix.com/gpe/rr685.html 9 November 2006 27 July 2025 GrandPrix.com His teammate Trulli moved from ninth to seventh by the conclusion of lap one, while Massa overtook Frentzen for ninth.2002 : Barcelona – Schumacher dominates in Spain http://f1.racing-live.com/en/index.html https://web.archive.org/web/20030801080525/http://f1.racing-live.com/en/index.html 1 August 2003 27 July 2025 F1-Live.com2002 : Barcelona (Race Commentary) http://f1.racing-live.com/en/index.html https://web.archive.org/web/20030801080525/http://f1.racing-live.com/en/index.html 1 August 2003 27 July 2025 F1-Live.com At the conclusion of the first lap, Michael Schumacher led Ralf Schumacher by 1.5 seconds. They were followed by Montoya, Räikkönen, Button and Coulthard. On lap three, De la Rosa lost control of the Jaguar's rear during braking and retired from the race after becoming stuck in the turn seven gravel trap. Raikkonen's rear wing failed from the McLaren's rear bodywork on the pit lane straight on lap four due to a fatigue-related lower wing element failure acting as a mount for the wing. He maintained control of his car but his rear wing narrowly avoided Button,Spurgeon Brad Brad Spurgeon 29 April 2002 Formula One : Schumacher leaves turbulence in his wake https://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/29/sports/IHT-formula-one-schumacher-leaves-turbulence-in-his-wake.html 27 July 2025 International Herald Tribune who served to avoid being decapitated. Raikkonen returned to the pit lane and retired from the race. McLaren chose not to withdraw Coulthard after reviewing its database and determining that his wing assembly was new and not at risk.Collings Timothy 29 April 2002 Schumacher untouchable https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-telegraph-schumacher-untouchab/177497378/ 27 July 2025 The Daily Telegraph S1, S7 Newspapers.com Fisichella retired in the garage on lap six due to him losing hydraulic pressure. Frentzen and Panis battled for ninth place but Panis was unable to pass Frentzen. By lap 12, Michael Schumacher had increased his advantage over Ralf Schumacher to 10.4 seconds. Sato ran widethrough turn 12 and held the subsequent slide long enough to reach New Holland corner, but was unable to avoid the gravel trap and retired from the Grand Prix. The race became processional as Michael Schumacher set a series of fastest laps to pull away more from Ralf Schumacher and was more than 20 seconds ahead by the 23rd lap. The first round of pit stops began on lap 24. Trulli made his first pit stop from sixth and rejoined the track in 11th. Ralf Schumacher in second and Button in fourth made their first pit stops on the next lap. Ralf Schumacher fell to seventh while Button dropped to eighth. On lap 26, Montoya made his first pit stop from second and rejoined the circuit in seventh after a minor delay installing the front-right wheel. Michael Schumacher made his first pit stop at the end of the lap. Despite a slight fuel nozzle issue, he rejoined in first place with an 11-second lead over Montoya after a 9.4-second pit stop. On lap 29, Ralf Schumacher ran wide onto the grass at Campsa corner, causing damage to his car's front wing and removing the left-hand side bargeboard. This required him to make an unscheduled pit stop for a replacement front wing and a new front-left tyre. Ralf Schumacher was stationary for 28.3 seconds, falling from third to 13th. He dropped out of contention for a points-paying result.Mauk Eric 28 April 2002 Michael Schumacher Blitzes Barcelona Field http://speedtv.com/auto/?lvl=3a&cat=17&id=1238 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20020607132058/http://speedtv.com/auto/?lvl=3a&cat=17&id=1238 7 June 2002 27 July 2025 SpeedAllsop Derick 29 April 2002 Schumacher coasts home as rivals fight for scraps https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-independent-schumacher-coasts-home-a/177494682/ 27 July 2025 The Independent S1–S6 Newspapers.com This promoted Montoya to second and Button to third. Meanwhile, Coulthard took his first pit stop from second on that lap, rejoining the track in fourth, behind Button. Coulthard's later pit stop allowed him to set a sequence of quick lap times, closing in on Button, who was slowing due to handling issues. On lap 34, Coulthard slipstreamed Button on the start/finish straight, passing him on the inside into turn one for third after braking later than Button and a small wheel touch. Trulli soon caught up to Button, who was told to allow his teammate pass into fourth place on lap 36 due to a hydraulic issue that caused his Renault to stick in gear and then shut down in left-hand curves. Two laps later, Villeneuve passed Bernoldi on the inside into turn one for tenth. Bernoldi retired at the conclusion of lap 41 with an hydraulics leak. On that lap, Ralf Schumacher made a third pit stop for a new front wing to replace the old one that had failed to generate car handling for him, in an attempt to regain aerodynamic efficiency and performance. Irvine went slowly into the pit lane on lap 43 due to a hydraulics system failure, then moved out of the way for Button in fifth and Heidfeld in sixth. Heidfeld's pit stop was eight-tenths of a second faster than Button. After running alongside each other in the pit lane, Heidfeld passed Button at the pit lane exit for fifth after Button ceded the place. Panis pulled over on the grass at the pit lane exit due to an exhaust failure, forcing him to retire on lap 45. thumb|left|upright|Juan Pablo Montoya finished in second position despite a botched pit stop on lap 46 in which the Williams chief mechanic mistakenly signalled him to leave his pit box even though the stop had not been completed. Montoya made his second scheduled pit stop on lap 46. His pit stop became difficult since chief mechanic and lollipop holder Carl Gaden signalled Montoya to exit on the front-left side before removing the fuel nozzle from the car's rear. Gaden dropped the lollipop on the front of Montoya's car to stop him. Montoya disengaged the hand clutch before stalling, running over Gaden's left foot with his front-left wheel. Montoya stopped before the fuel pipe was removed from the filler and was moved back slightly before being allowed to drive away. Gaden, the refueller, and a right-front tyre changer were knocked sideways to the ground, and a mechanic took the wheel off Gaden's foot. Nevertheless, Montoya retained second because of his substantial lead over Coulthard in third. Coulthard made his second pit stop on lap 47, and Michael Schumacher followed from the lead on the same lap, following advice from Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn to avoid being baulked by slower cars ahead of him for the rest of the race. Both drivers retained third and first, respectively; Michael Schumacher was 41.8 seconds ahead of Montoya. Two laps later, Massa passed Button on the inside at Elf corner but Button retook sixth at Seat corner. Both drivers continued to battle, allowing Frentzen to close up. Button's faster speed on the straights allowed him to keep Massa behind him. On lap 57, Button ran wide in turns seven and eight, allowing Massa to pass him for sixth, followed by Frentzen for seventh. Five laps later, Trulli abruptly slowed due to a deteriorating engine problem beyond his control. This allowed Heidfeld to move up to fourth, Massa to fifth, and Frentzen to sixth. Button retired at the side of the track on lap 63, while Trulli did the same on the final lap in the pit lane. Ralf Schumacher pulled over to the side of the track on the final lap, with smoke spewing from his car's rear. Michael Schumacher slowed in the final laps, but he maintained the lead he had held since starting the race from pole position, securing his fourth victory of the season and 57th of his career. He achieved a Grand Slam (start from pole position, set the fastest lap, lead every lap and win the race). Montoya finished second, 35.630 seconds behind Michael Schumacher, and Coulthard took third place for his second podium finish of the season. Sauber was the only team to have both drivers gain championship points, with Heidfeld finishing fourth and Massa fifth. Frentzen completed the points-paying positions in sixth, registering his and Arrows's first championship point of 2002 and finishing 1.4 seconds behind Massa. Villeneuve was dissatisfied with the feel of his car but finished seventh, approximately seven seconds behind Frentzen. McNish and Salo's Toyotas finished eighth and ninth, with the latter stopping on the final lap due to a technical issue. Trulli, Ralf Schumacher and Button were the final classified finishers despite retiring from the Grand Prix. Post-race The top three drivers appeared on the podium to collect their trophies and spoke to the media in the subsequent press conference. Michael Schumacher, who received the winners' trophy from Juan Carlos I,Donaldson Gerald Gerald Donaldson 29 April 2002 Schumacher reigns again https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-toronto-star-schumacher-reigns-again/177559786/ 27 July 2025 Toronto Star C14 Newspapers.com praised the Bridgestone tyres for being consistent during the race and said it was the correct circuit for the Ferrari, adding, "The guys in our team have done a tremendous job over the winter and again, this circuit shows what our engineers have done."28 April 2002 Post-Race Press Conference – Spanish GP https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2002/apr/report.php/id/7185/.html 27 July 2025 AtlasF1 Montoya said Williams battled with pace during the race weekend because the Ferrari was too fast for him, but he was pleased to finish second, "It was clearly a difficult race for us. I think we made the best of what we had." Coulthard said he was pleased to benefit from other cars' reliability issues, saying, "I benefited from other people's misfortune, but you accept that because that's motor racing." Gaden was not seriously injured.Buchignani Walter 2 May 2002 Cartoon-like Grand Prix is no joke https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-gazette-cartoon-like-grand-prix-is-n/177560969/ 27 July 2025 Montreal Gazette F7 Newspapers.com He told The Times, "I'm mad with myself. I wanted to stop the car but instinctively put my foot out and you don't stop a racing car with your foot." Williams technical director Patrick Head commented, "He's a hard man, he'll survive. I think his pride is more damaged than his body." Montoya apologised for running over Gaden's foot. He stated the accident would have been worse had he not stopped his car fast enough.Gordon Ian 29 April 2002 Spanish Grand Prix: Schu rivals wave white flag Birmingham Post 28 323710825 Ralf Schumacher expressed his displeasure over making an error that damaged his car and dropped him out of contention for a strong result.28 April 2002 Schuey Jr annoyed with himself https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/schuey-jr-annoyed-with-himself-5043588/5043588/ 27 July 2025 Autosport Barrichello said "I don't think it's bad luck...it's something that could happen to me or to Michael. It happened to me" after retiring for the fourth time in five races while his teammate Michael Schumacher expressed sympathy for Barrichello, "Everything that has gone wrong this year so far has gone wrong for him. You can't really think it will always go that way. You know that one day it's going to hit you."Baldwin Alan 28 April 2002 Barrichello Still Hoping for a Smile from Lady Luck https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2002/apr/report.php/id/7195/.html 27 July 2025 AtlasF1 Reuters Head commented Michael Schumacher had "lady luck on his side" and added Barrichello was "like a magnet for bad luck." thumb|right|upright|Heinz-Harald Frentzen (pictured in 2006) finished sixth to score his first championship points since the 2001 San Marino Grand Prix. Heidfeld stated that it had been "a really good weekend" and that his fourth-place finish was indicative of Sauber's car improvements.28 April 2002 Sauber nets double points haul https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/sauber-nets-double-points-haul-5043586/5043586/ 27 July 2025 Autosport Massa, his teammate, hailed it "a fabulous race" for himself after finishing fifth and earning his second championship point in five Grands Prix. Frentzen earned his first championship point since the 2001 San Marino Grand Prix and Arrows's first since Jos Verstappen finished sixth in the 2001 Austrian Grand Prix.Gray Will 28 April 2002 Walkinshaw Happy as Arrows Make a Point https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2002/apr/report.php/id/7198/.html 27 July 2025 AtlasF1 He was ecstatic, saying, "That was great! The team has done a superb job all weekend so they thoroughly deserve this point." Arrows team principal Tom Walkinshaw noted that the outcome highlighted why it invested in Frentzen. Räikkönen stated that he did not know what caused his rear wing failure on lap four, but was unconcerned because such failures were rare.28 April 2002 Raikkonen hit by wing failure https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/raikkonen-hit-by-wing-failure-5043596/5043596/ 27 July 2025 Autosport The result increased Michael Schumacher's lead in the World Drivers' Championship to 21 championship points. Montoya finishing second moved him ahead of his teammate Ralf Schumacher for second. Coulthard's third-place finish put him up to fourth, while Button fell to fifth after retiring from the race. Ferrari increased their lead in the World Constructors' Championship to seven championship points over Williams. McLaren and Renault retained third and fourth while Sauber moved into fifth with twelve races remaining in the season. Race classification Drivers who scored championship points are denoted in bold. Pos Position No Car number Driver Constructor Tyre Laps Laps completed Time/Retired Grid Final grid position Points 1 1 DEU Michael Schumacher Ferrari Bridgestone 65 1:30:29.981 1 10 2 6 COL Juan Pablo Montoya Williams-BMW Michelin 65 +35.630 4 6 3 3 GBR David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes Michelin 65 +42.623 7 4 4 7 DEU Nick Heidfeld Sauber-Petronas Bridgestone 65 +1:06.697 8 3 5 8 BRA Felipe Massa Sauber-Petronas Bridgestone 65 +1:18.973 11 2 6 20 DEU Heinz-Harald Frentzen Arrows-Cosworth Bridgestone 65 +1:20.430 10 1 7 11 CAN Jacques Villeneuve BAR-Honda Bridgestone 64 +1 Lap 15   8 25 GBR Allan McNish Toyota Michelin 64 +1 Lap 19   9 24 FIN Mika Salo Toyota Michelin 64 +1 Lap 17   10 14 ITA Jarno Trulli Renault Michelin 63 Engine 9   11 5 DEU Ralf Schumacher Williams-BMW Michelin 63 Engine 3   12 15 GBR Jenson Button Renault Michelin 60 Hydraulics 6   Ret Retired 12 FRA Olivier Panis BAR-Honda Bridgestone 43 Exhaust 13   Ret Retired 16 GBR Eddie Irvine Jaguar-Cosworth Michelin 41 Hydraulics 20   Ret Retired 21 BRA Enrique Bernoldi Arrows-Cosworth Bridgestone 40 Hydraulics 14   Ret Retired 10 JPN Takuma Sato Jordan-Honda Bridgestone 10 Spin 18   Ret Retired 9 ITA Giancarlo Fisichella Jordan-Honda Bridgestone 5 Hydraulics 12   Ret Retired 4 FIN Kimi Räikkönen McLaren-Mercedes Michelin 4 Rear wing 5   Ret Retired 17 ESP Pedro de la Rosa Jaguar-Cosworth Michelin 2 Spin 16   Ret Retired 2 BRA Rubens Barrichello Ferrari Bridgestone 0 Gearbox 2   WD Withdrawn 23 AUS Mark Webber Minardi-Asiatech Michelin — Safety2 2 —   WD Withdrawn 22 MAS Alex Yoong Minardi-Asiatech Michelin — Safety2 2 —  Sources:2002 Spanish Grand Prix http://www.formula1.com/results/season/2002/9/ Formula1.com 26 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20141013124946/http://www.formula1.com/results/season/2002/9/ 13 October 2014 Notes 2 2 – Minardi withdrew Mark Webber and Alex Yoong on the grounds of safety due to separate wing failures on their cars. Championship standings after the race full season standings 2002 Formula One World Championship#Results and standings Drivers' Championship standings +/– Championship positions gained, maintained or lost Pos Position Driver Points 10px 1 Germany Michael Schumacher 44 10px 1 2 Colombia Juan Pablo Montoya 23 10px 1 3 Germany Ralf Schumacher 20 10px 2 4 UK David Coulthard 9 10px 1 5 UK Jenson Button 8Sources:https://www.statsf1.com/en/2002/espagne/championnat.aspx Spain 2002 – Championship StatsF1 20 March 2019 Constructors' Championship standings +/– Championship positions gained, maintained or lost Pos Position Constructor Points 10px 1 Italy Ferrari 50 10px 2 UK Williams-BMW 43 10px 3 UK McLaren-Mercedes 13 10px 4 France Renault 8 10px 1 5 Switzerland Sauber-Petronas 8Sources: Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings. References Spanish Grand Prix 2002 2002 San Marino Grand Prix 2002 Austrian Grand Prix 2001 Spanish Grand Prix 2003 Spanish Grand Prix 41 34 12 N 2 15 40 E source:kolossus-nowiki title Spanish Grand Prix Category:Spanish Grand Prix Grand Prix Category:April 2002 sports events in Europe