Michael Schumacher delivered a masterclass at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps to claim a dominant victory at the 2002 Belgian Grand Prix, extending his historic record-breaking season in Formula One.
Starting from pole position in front of 91,000 spectators, the Ferrari star maintained control throughout the 44-lap race, only briefly ceding the lead during the opening pit stop cycle.
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SubscribeTeammate Rubens Barrichello secured second place to complete a commanding Ferrari one-two finish, while Williams driver Juan Pablo Montoya rounded out the podium in third position.
The victory marked Schumacher's tenth win of the season and the 63rd of his career, further solidifying his unassailable lead at the top of the World Drivers" Championship standings.
Ferrari Supreme as Weather and Drama Shape Spa Weekend
The 14th round of the 2002 championship brought plenty of drama to the historic Belgian venue, highlighted by modifications to the Bus Stop chicane and pit lane entrance aimed at improving racing action.
Practice sessions were heavily disrupted by thick morning fog and high-speed off-track excursions, before McLaren's Kimi Raikkonen and Ferrari drivers traded fast laps in sunnier conditions.
Arrows missed out on competing after financial troubles and legal complications forced the team to withdraw from the weekend on the eve of qualifying.
In qualifying, Schumacher mastered the track layout to secure his 48th career pole, comfortably outpacing Raikkonen and teammate Barrichello before converting it into a flawless race-day triumph.