The race was a disaster for Ferrari initially. Both Schumacher and Barrichello spun off on the first lap, seemingly handing the race to the others. But the abrasive Indy circuit ate through tires, and the race became a war of attrition. Cars dropped out like flies.
It was the season that forced the FIA to rewrite the rules: new qualifying formats, points system changes, and eventually, the V8 era to cut costs. Ferrari had become so good, they broke the game. 2002 formula one season
The season began as a nightmare for the opposition. Schumacher won the first three races. By the time the circus arrived at Imola for the San Marino Grand Prix, he had already built a commanding lead. The car, the F2002, was a masterpiece of engineering—agile, powerful, and reliable. It wasn't just beating the competition; it was demoralizing them. The race was a disaster for Ferrari initially