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Last Updated: Sunday, 18 May, 2003, 13:01 GMT 14:01 UK
Austrian GP photos
Ferrari's Michael Schumacher leads from the front of the grid
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After two false starts the Austrian Grand Prix finally gets under way, with Michael Schumacher taking the lead from pole
The drivers jostle for position behind Michael Schumacher
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McLaren's Kimi Raikkonen (bottom left) gets a bad start from second and drops back as the drivers jostle for position
Mechanics race to put out a fire on Schumacher's car during his first pit
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A dangerous setback for Michael Schumacher on his refuelling stop when his Ferrari catches fire and he loses time
The fire is put out by the Ferrari mechanics as Schumacher sits calmly in the driving seat
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The fire is successfully extinguished by the mechanics, but back on the circuit Williams' Juan Pablo Montoya takes the lead
Motoya takes over the lead from Schumacher
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Montoya looks comfortable as he leads the race on lap 24, but his engine blows to force him out of the race eight laps later
Schumi gets comfortable at the head of the pack
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In an amazing comeback Schumacher resumes the lead and looks unstoppable as he breaks lap record times to extend his authority
McLaren's Kimi Raikkonen battles with Ferrari's Rubens Barichello for second
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As Schumacher streaks away, all eyes are on the battle for second as Raikkonen leads from Rubens Barichello
Schumacher takes the chequered flag to win the Austrian Grand Prix
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Schumacher salutes the delighted tifosi as he takes the chequered flag at the end of a dramatic Grand Prix at the A1-Ring
Schumacher celebrates on the podium
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Schumacher jumps for joy on the podium after securing his third consecutive win of the season
Britain's Jenson Button holds off Ralf Schumacher
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It's also a good day for Britain's Jenson Button who holds off Williams' Ralf Schumacher to finish an F1-best fourth for BAR
McLaren's Kimi Raikkonen celebrates on the podium after holding on for second place
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Kimi Raikkonen celebrates with Schumacher after holding on for second place - the Finn still heads the championship standings




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SEE ALSO
Austrian GP first qualifying photos
16 May 03  |  Photo Galleries
Austrian GP final qualifying photos
17 May 03  |  Photo Galleries



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