Friday 12
May
11:00-12:00 Friday Practice 1
14:00-15:00 Friday Practice 2
Saturday 13
May
11:00-12:00 Saturday Practice
14:00 Qualifying
Sunday 14
May
14:00 Race
Race
Pos No Driver Team Laps Time/Retired Grid Points
1 1 Fernando Alonso Renault 66 1:26:21.759 1 10
2 5 Michael Schumacher Ferrari 66 +18.5 secs 3 8
3 2 Giancarlo Fisichella Renault 66 +23.9 secs 2 6
4 6 Felipe Massa Ferrari 66 +29.8 secs 4 5
5 3 Kimi Räikkönen McLaren-Mercedes 66 +56.8 secs 9 4
6 12 Jenson Button Honda 66 +58.3 secs 8 3
7 11 Rubens Barrichello Honda 65 +1 Lap 5 2
8 16 Nick Heidfeld Sauber-BMW 65 +1 Lap 10 1
9 9 Mark Webber Williams-Cosworth 65 +1 Lap 11
10 8 Jarno Trulli Toyota 65 +1 Lap 7
11 10 Nico Rosberg Williams-Cosworth 65 +1 Lap 13
12 17 Jacques Villeneuve Sauber-BMW 65 +1 Lap 22
13 15 Christian Klien RBR-Ferrari 65 +1 Lap 14
14 14 David Coulthard RBR-Ferrari 65 +1 Lap 21
15 20 Vitantonio Liuzzi STR-Cosworth 63 Hydraulics 15
16 18 Tiago Monteiro MF1-Toyota 63 +3 Laps 17
17 22 Takuma Sato Super Aguri-Honda 62 +4 Laps 19
Ret 19 Christijan Albers MF1-Toyota 48 Spin 18
Ret 21 Scott Speed STR-Cosworth 47 Engine 16
Ret 7 Ralf Schumacher Toyota 31 Electronics 6
Ret 4 Juan Pablo Montoya McLaren-Mercedes 17 Spin 12
Ret 23 Franck Montagny Super Aguri-Honda 10 Drive shaft 20
Fastest Lap: Felipe Massa 1:16.648
Qual
Pos No Driver Team First Second Third
1 1 Fernando Alonso Renault 1:15.816 1:15.124 1:14.648
2 2 Giancarlo Fisichella Renault 1:16.046 1:14.766 1:14.709
3 5 Michael Schumacher Ferrari 1:16.049 1:14.637 1:14.970
4 6 Felipe Massa Ferrari 1:16.359 1:15.245 1:15.442
5 11 Rubens Barrichello Honda 1:16.266 1:15.258 1:15.885
6 7 Ralf Schumacher Toyota 1:16.234 1:15.164 1:15.885
7 8 Jarno Trulli Toyota 1:16.174 1:15.068 1:15.976
8 12 Jenson Button Honda 1:16.054 1:15.150 1:16.008
9 3 Kimi Räikkönen McLaren-Mercedes 1:16.613 1:15.422 1:16.015
10 16 Nick Heidfeld Sauber-BMW 1:16.322 1:15.468 1:17.144
11 9 Mark Webber Williams-Cosworth 1:16.685 1:15.502
12 4 Juan Pablo Montoya McLaren-Mercedes 1:16.195 1:15.801
13 10 Nico Rosberg Williams-Cosworth 1:17.213 1:15.804
14 17 Jacques Villeneuve Sauber-BMW 1:16.066 1:15.847
15 15 Christian Klien RBR-Ferrari 1:16.627 1:15.928
16 20 Vitantonio Liuzzi STR-Cosworth 1:17.105 1:16.661
17 21 Scott Speed STR-Cosworth 1:17.361
18 18 Tiago Monteiro MF1-Toyota 1:17.702
19 19 Christijan Albers MF1-Toyota 1:18.024
20 22 Takuma Sato Super Aguri-Honda 1:18.920
21 23 Franck Montagny Super Aguri-Honda 1:20.763
22 14 David Coulthard RBR-Ferrari No time
The Formula One teams are no strangers to Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya; not only have they raced there every year since 1991, they also conduct extensive testing at the venue.
Familiarity does not, however, lessen the challenge for car or driver. Barcelona's mix of high and low-speed corners, plus its abrasive and rather bumpy track surface, makes for a physically and mechanically taxing race. Tyre wear is particularly high and the varying winds that cut across the circuit mean an optimum set-up can be hard to find.
For spectators Elf corner is among the best places to watch, as it is one of the track's few overtaking opportunities. For the drivers it is the final two turns, known collectively as New Holland, which provide one of the biggest challenges of the season. A fast exit is essential in order to maximise speed down the start-finish straight into Elf.
2003 marked the 13th time Barcelona has hosted the Spanish Grand Prix. Michael Schumacher has been the most successful driver at the circuit, with a total of five victories, while Jacques Villeneuve is the only other current driver to have won there, back in 1997.
The Circuit de Catalunya is located only 30km from Barcelona. It is easily accessible on major routes, either the N152 or the A7 motorway (exit 13) towards Gerona.
Alternatively, it is served by rail from Sants station (Line 2) to Montmelo Station with journey time lasting about 40 minutes, or from Gerona in around one hour. The circuit is a short walk from the station.
If you're flying, then the nearest international airport is El Prat de Llobragat in Barcelona, which is 47km from the circuit. There are regular connections to Barcelona from the airport via bus and train.
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