F1-Brazil GP Results

GP Brazil - RACE
31. March 2002
 
Weather: dry, 31°C Air, 40°C Track

The BMW WilliamsF1 Team continues to lead the 2002 FIA Formula One
Constructors World Championship thanks to Ralf Schumacher coming second
after a tough battle with brother Michael and Juan Pablo Montoya finishing
fifth after having to run up the field due to an accident right after the
start, which dropped him to the back of the field.

Ralf Schumacher
2nd
Chassis: FW24 04
Fastest Lap: 1:16.224 on lap 55 (2nd fastest overall)
"It was an intense battle with my brother. I was not too happy with my car's
balance though, so we changed some things at the pit stop. The car became a
lot better and also the second set of tyres worked better. I could catch up
a bit with Michael, unfortunately not enough to overtake him though also due
to lapped cars. I kept on hoping Michael would make a mistake and brake a
bit too late, allowing me to pass him, but he did not do me this favour. All
in all we had a successful weekend and I must thank the team for the
excellent job."

Juan Pablo Montoya
5th
Chassis: FW24 02
Fastest Lap: 1:16.079 on lap 60 (fastest overall)
"I am really disappointed about how the race went, although I got two points
in the end. I started from pole position and got the fastest lap today, it
should have been my race. After the start I made a mistake in the first
corner, therefore Michael could get in front of me. Afterwards I tried to
overtake him again, but he cut across and ripped off my front wing. Again, I
am very disappointed."

Sam Michael (Chief Operations Engineer, WilliamsF1)
"It was a good day in terms of collecting points for the team as we are
still leading the Constructors Championship. Even though it was
disappointing that we could not make it to the Ferrari. Also it was a shame
that after only one lap we just had one car remaining for the fight to win
the race. Anyway, it was a good performance from the team and the drivers
and we are looking forward to Imola."

Mario Theissen (BMW Motorsport Director)
"Today's race was a thriller right from the start. It was a pity that Juan
retired from the fight in front after the incident. Ralf drove a strong
race. We hardly failed to win, but having got six points for Ralf, at least
two for Juan, having achieved the fastest lap and the pole position it was
all in all a successful race weekend. Furthermore this has been the third
Grand Prix weekend in a row without any technical problems."

Valencia Test: 2/3/4 April (Antonio Pizzonia all days, 2 March Gené , 3/4
Montoya)
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