British Grand Prix 2002 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Michael Schumacher produced a commanding performance at Silverstone to claim his eighth victory of the season, leading a Ferrari one-two that left the British crowd disappointed and McLaren's home race hopes in tatters. The German controlled the British Grand Prix from pole position, managing the tricky Silverstone circuit with typical precision while teammate Rubens Barrichello followed him home in second. The F2002's superiority on the high-speed layout showcased Ferrari's dominance across every circuit type, from Monaco's tight streets to Silverstone's sweeping corners.

Barrichello drove solidly in second place, maintaining pressure on Schumacher in the opening stint before settling into formation as the race developed. The Brazilian's comfortable runner-up finish secured maximum constructor points for Ferrari and further extended their championship advantage. Juan Pablo Montoya salvaged third for Williams-BMW after a race-long battle with the McLarens, using the Williams' straight-line speed advantage to hold off repeated attacks from David Coulthard and Kimi Räikkönen on Silverstone's long Hangar Straight.

The British fans had hoped for a McLaren victory on home soil, but the silver cars couldn't match Ferrari's relentless pace despite Coulthard and Räikkönen pushing hard throughout. Schumacher's Silverstone triumph moved him to within one race of potentially clinching his fifth world title at the next round in France, where he would need only a podium finish to match Fangio's legendary achievement. Ferrari's domination had reached such heights that the championship's conclusion seemed inevitable before the summer break.