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Monza 2003 - chronology

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chronology of race weekend

lap
beforeregulations
beforeRalf Schumacherretired - accident
Fri PMRalf Schumacherdriving mistake
SatRalf Schumacherretired - driver sick
Sat PMFernando Alonsodriving mistake
1Michael Schumacher, Juan Pablo Montoyaovertaking try
1Jarno Trulliretired - hydraulics
2Marc Gene, Olivier Panisovertaking
3Heinz-Harald Frentzen, Nicolas Kiesaovertaking
3Justin Wilsonretired - transmission
3Heinz-Harald Frentzen, Zsolt Baumgartnerovertaking
4Cristiano da Mattaretired - tires
16Nick Heidfeld, Zsolt Baumgartnerovertaking
Fernando Alonsodriving mistake
25Jenson Buttonretired - gearbox
28Jos Verstappenretired - oil
36Olivier Panisretired - brakes
46David Coulthardretired - fuel system
51Heinz-Harald Frentzenretired - transmission
52Fernando Alonso, Nick Heidfeldovertaking
Schumacher strikes back
Ferrari has worked a lot before the race and it has payed off: Schumacher drives a perfect week-end: Pole, fastest lap and (with the exception of the first lap) an undisputed victory.

3 weeks ago, Alonso overlapped Schumacher, now it's the other way around. Ferrari is definitely back in the game, although not dominating like in 2002: Montoya almost overtook Schumacher in the first lap and kept up with him very well afterwards. Because Monza is often quoted as being favourable to Ferrari, things could turn out differently in the next 2 races and the championship stays exciting.

A lot less lucky than his brother was Ralf Schumacher who couldn't start because of medical problems caused by his accident a week ago.