The 77-lap race was won by Brazilian driver Rubens Barrichello, driving a Ferrari. Barrichello's German teammate Michael Schumacher finished second, thus enabling Ferrari to clinch their fourth consecutive Constructors' Championship. Schumacher's brother Ralf finished third in a Williams-BMW.[5]
British driver Anthony Davidson made his F1 debut at this race for the Minardi team. Davidson replaced Malaysia's Alex Yoong, who had failed to qualify for a Grand Prix on three occasions in 2002.[6] The Arrows team did not arrive due to ongoing financial troubles.
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