17th March 2002: The Race That Began With A Collision

Martin looks back at three memorable season openers from Formula One history. The main story comes from the 2002 Malaysian Grand Prix, where a dramatic first-corner collision between Michael Schumacher and Juan Pablo Montoya reshaped the race and opened the door for a commanding Williams victory. We also revisit Kimi Räikkönen’s strategic masterclass at the 2013 Australian Grand Prix and Valtteri Bottas’ dominant statement win at the 2019 season opener in Melbourne, which marked the return of the fastest-lap bonus point. Three races, three very different ways to begin a Formula One season. Send us Fan MailMusic by #Mubert Music Rendering