Flashback to Michael Schumacher’s 100th F1 podium
After debuting the new Ferrari F2002 at the Brazilian Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher and his team proved that their decision was right, with Schumacher claiming a moral victory over the Williams drivers. Despite claims from Ralf Schumacher and Ron Dennis that they weren’t impressed by the F2002’s pace, Schumacher’s win was a blow to his rival teams. High expectations surrounded the F2002 as the supposed “best Ferrari ever,” following strong performances in testing. Facing stiff competition from Williams at Brazil, Schumacher’s win in the F2002 was a morale boost for Ferrari going into the European season. Ralf Schumacher’s strategic second place finish highlighted the importance of scoring consistently in modern Formula One, even if it meant not taking unnecessary risks.
