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2002
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March
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| Sunday March 3rd,
2002 |
| Michael Schumacher
wins in Australia |
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| Michael
said "The start of the
race could have been a lot better! But for
me this was the ideal start
to the season, although a one - two finish
would have been preferable for the team. I
didn't see everything at the start,
except that cars were flying everywhere. I was afraid
to turn in for the first corner so I went
straight on over the grass. It was the right decision
to avoid being hit. It was an interesting fight
with Juan; a straight battle with
pretty equal cars. I lost a bit of ground
after the first Safety Car, but Juan braked on
oil at turn 3 and I could pass. Then
Trulli always closed the door on me and I was
worried because Juan was getting closer. At the
second Safety Car, Juan ran wide and so did I,
but he got a good run at me and passed
me easily. When I got back the position,
I went to the outside of the corner to get
a better exit and it worked.
Tyres influenced our battle as,at first I had trouble
getting temperature into mine and then when
mine were good, Juan's went off. I did not think we
could win here, but things change quickly and
from the next race I expect
it to be much closer. We would like to use the new car
as soon as possible, but only if it is better than this
one and reliable. The team will be testing
with it next week." |
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Weather
Clearing up, sunny, Air temperature 18°C average.
Track
temperature 21°C average.
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| Times from Sunday
RACE |
| 1.M. Schumacher
Ferrari
1h35m36.792 |
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