On this day, April 14, 2002, Michael Schumacher led home Rubens Barrichello for a Ferrari one-two in a race he made history at.
Michael Schumacher celebrated his record-breaking 97th race for Ferrari with a commanding victory at the 2002 San Marino Grand Prix. A bizarre spat between present and past Ferrari drivers erupted behind him. The German surpassed Gerhard Berger’s mark as the driver with the most starts for the Scuderia, achieving this milestone at Imola on 14 April 2002. Starting from pole position, Schumacher dominated proceedings, claiming his third victory in four races that season, increasing his championship lead to 14 points over Williams’ Ralf Schumacher. The race showcased Ferrari’s extraordinary supremacy in the 2002 campaign, with Schumacher leading his teammate Rubens Barrichello to a one-two finish at Imola, a milestone for the team’s history. Schumacher expressed pride in the achievement and unexpected domination, highlighting the special significance of the day for him and Ferrari.
