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Scrutineers lock up Parc Ferme for the night. Saturday, Australian GP, March 8th 2003.

Scrutineers lock up Parc Ferme for the night. Saturday, Australian GP, March 8th 2003.

Mechanics leave Parc Ferme. Saturday, Australian GP, March 8th 2003.

Mechanics leave Parc Ferme. Saturday, Australian GP, March 8th 2003.

Jacques Villeneuve, BAR, and girlfriend Ellie Green. Saturday, Australian GP, March 8th 2003.

Jacques Villeneuve, BAR, and girlfriend Ellie Green. Saturday, Australian GP, March 8th 2003.

All 18 cars (without the two Minardis) are held at Parc Ferme overnight prior to the race. Saturday, Australian GP, March 8th 2003.

All 18 cars (without the two Minardis) are held at Parc Ferme overnight prior to the race. Saturday, Australian GP, March 8th 2003.

All 18 cars (without the two Minardis) are held at Parc Ferme overnight prior to the race. Saturday, Australian GP, March 8th 2003. Photo © FIA

All 18 cars (without the two Minardis) are held at Parc Ferme overnight prior to the race. Saturday, Australian GP, March 8th 2003. Photo © FIA

All 18 cars (without the two Minardis) are held at Parc Ferme overnight prior to the race. Saturday, Australian GP, March 8th 2003. Photo © FIA

All 18 cars (without the two Minardis) are held at Parc Ferme overnight prior to the race. Saturday, Australian GP, March 8th 2003. Photo © FIA

All 18 cars (without the two Minardis) are held at Parc Ferme overnight prior to the race. Saturday, Australian GP, March 8th 2003. Photo © FIA

All 18 cars (without the two Minardis) are held at Parc Ferme overnight prior to the race. Saturday, Australian GP, March 8th 2003. Photo © FIA

All 18 cars (without the two Minardis) are held at Parc Ferme overnight prior to the race. Saturday, Australian GP, March 8th 2003. Photo © FIA

All 18 cars (without the two Minardis) are held at Parc Ferme overnight prior to the race. Saturday, Australian GP, March 8th 2003. Photo © FIA

Parce Ferme after Saturday qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Parce Ferme after Saturday qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

McLaren push their car back to the garage under the supervision of the scrutineers, after qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

McLaren push their car back to the garage under the supervision of the scrutineers, after qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Ralf Schumacher and wife Cora after qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Ralf Schumacher and wife Cora after qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Empty Parc Ferme. Australian GP, Melbourne. March 8th 2003.

Empty Parc Ferme. Australian GP, Melbourne. March 8th 2003.

Kimi Raikkonen and his girlfriend Jenni Dahlman after qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Kimi Raikkonen and his girlfriend Jenni Dahlman after qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

The Jordan team bring the car back to the garage under the supervision of the scrutineer after qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

The Jordan team bring the car back to the garage under the supervision of the scrutineer after qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

The Ferrari crew bring back the car to the garage under the supervision of the scrutineer after qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

The Ferrari crew bring back the car to the garage under the supervision of the scrutineer after qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

The Toyota mechanic works on the car in Parc Ferme after qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

The Toyota mechanic works on the car in Parc Ferme after qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

The McLaren mechanics work in Parc Ferme under the watchful eyes of the scrutineers after qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

The McLaren mechanics work in Parc Ferme under the watchful eyes of the scrutineers after qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Justin Wilson and his manager Jonathan Palmer after qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Justin Wilson and his manager Jonathan Palmer after qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Ferrari's Ross Brawn after Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Ferrari's Ross Brawn after Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Williams's Patrick Head meets the press after Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Williams's Patrick Head meets the press after Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Fernando Alonso, Renault, during qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Fernando Alonso, Renault, during qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Nick Heidfeld, Sauber, during qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Nick Heidfeld, Sauber, during qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

The official race scrutineers oversee the Jordan cars, with team boss Eddie Jordan looking, before they are locked in parc ferme. Australian GP, Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

The official race scrutineers oversee the Jordan cars, with team boss Eddie Jordan looking, before they are locked in parc ferme. Australian GP, Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

The official race scrutineers oversee the McLaren cars before they are locked in parc ferme. Australian GP, Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

The official race scrutineers oversee the McLaren cars before they are locked in parc ferme. Australian GP, Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Cristiano da Matta, Toyota, during Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Cristiano da Matta, Toyota, during Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Ferrari suspension. Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Ferrari suspension. Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Jenson Button's BAR pushed to Parc Ferme after Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Jenson Button's BAR pushed to Parc Ferme after Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Giancarlo Fisichella, Jordan, during Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Giancarlo Fisichella, Jordan, during Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Ralph Firman, Jordan, during Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Ralph Firman, Jordan, during Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Jacques Villeneuve, BAR, during Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Jacques Villeneuve, BAR, during Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Mark Webber, Jaguar, during Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Mark Webber, Jaguar, during Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Kimi Raikkonen blows a tyre during Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Kimi Raikkonen blows a tyre during Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Kimi Raikkonen blows a tyre during Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Kimi Raikkonen blows a tyre during Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Kimi Raikkonen blows a tyre during Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Kimi Raikkonen blows a tyre during Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Kimi Raikkonen blows a tyre during Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Kimi Raikkonen blows a tyre during Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Kimi Raikkonen blows a tyre during Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Kimi Raikkonen blows a tyre during Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Kimi Raikkonen blows a tyre during Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Kimi Raikkonen blows a tyre during Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, after Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, after Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Jordan mechanics during Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Jordan mechanics during Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

The post-qualifying press conference after Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

The post-qualifying press conference after Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, and Juan Pablo Montoya, Williams, at the post-qualifying press conference after Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, and Juan Pablo Montoya, Williams, at the post-qualifying press conference after Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Parc Ferme after Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Parc Ferme after Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

BMW's Gerhard Berger talks to World Champion Mick Doohan at the paddock during Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

BMW's Gerhard Berger talks to World Champion Mick Doohan at the paddock during Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Mark Webber, Jaguar, prepares for Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Mark Webber, Jaguar, prepares for Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Parc Ferme after Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Parc Ferme after Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th, 2003.

Heinz Harald Frentzen, Sauber, during Saturday qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Heinz Harald Frentzen, Sauber, during Saturday qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

David Coulthard, McLaren, during Saturday qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

David Coulthard, McLaren, during Saturday qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Saturday qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Saturday qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Jenson Button, BAR, during Saturday qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Jenson Button, BAR, during Saturday qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Giancarlo Fisichella, Jordan, during Saturday qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Giancarlo Fisichella, Jordan, during Saturday qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Rubens Barrichello and Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, at the post-qualifying press conference. Australian GP, Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Rubens Barrichello and Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, at the post-qualifying press conference. Australian GP, Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, at the post-qualifying press conference. Australian GP, Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, at the post-qualifying press conference. Australian GP, Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, at the post-qualifying press conference. Australian GP, Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, at the post-qualifying press conference. Australian GP, Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, during Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, during Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Rubens Barrichello, Ferrari, after Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Rubens Barrichello, Ferrari, after Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher's Ferrari pushed to the Parc Ferme garage after Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher's Ferrari pushed to the Parc Ferme garage after Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, after setting the fastest time in Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, after setting the fastest time in Saturday's qualifying for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

David Coulthard's McLaren is wheeled back into the team garage after he blew a tyre during Saturday practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

David Coulthard's McLaren is wheeled back into the team garage after he blew a tyre during Saturday practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Ralf Schumacher, Williams, during Saturday practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Ralf Schumacher, Williams, during Saturday practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Cristiano da Matta, Toyota, during Saturday's free practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Cristiano da Matta, Toyota, during Saturday's free practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Juan Pablo Montoya's Williams BMW smoking during Saturday's free practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Juan Pablo Montoya's Williams BMW smoking during Saturday's free practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

David Coulthard, McLaren, during Saturday's free practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

David Coulthard, McLaren, during Saturday's free practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Ron Dennis, McLaren, during Saturday's free practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Ron Dennis, McLaren, during Saturday's free practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Juan Pablo Montoya's Williams BMW smoking during Saturday's free practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Juan Pablo Montoya's Williams BMW smoking during Saturday's free practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Fernando Alonso, Renault, has an off-track trip during Saturday's free practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Fernando Alonso, Renault, has an off-track trip during Saturday's free practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Ralph Firman, Jordan, has an off-track trip during Saturday's free practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Ralph Firman, Jordan, has an off-track trip during Saturday's free practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Ralph Firman, Jordan, has an off-track trip during Saturday's free practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Ralph Firman, Jordan, has an off-track trip during Saturday's free practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Jenson Button, BAR, during Saturday's free practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Jenson Button, BAR, during Saturday's free practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, crashes during Saturday practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, crashes during Saturday practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, crashes during Saturday practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, crashes during Saturday practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, crashes during Saturday practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, crashes during Saturday practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, crashes during Saturday practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, crashes during Saturday practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, crashes during Saturday practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, crashes during Saturday practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, crashes during Saturday practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, crashes during Saturday practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, crashes during Saturday practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, crashes during Saturday practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, crashes during Saturday practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, crashes during Saturday practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, crashes during Saturday practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, crashes during Saturday practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, crashes during Saturday practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, crashes during Saturday practice for the Australian GP. Melbourne, March 8th 2003.

Juan Pablo Montoya, Williams, during Saturday practice. Australian GP, Melbourne. March 8th 2003.

Juan Pablo Montoya, Williams, during Saturday practice. Australian GP, Melbourne. March 8th 2003.

Kimi Raikkonen, McLaren, during Saturday practice. Australian GP, Melbourne. March 8th 2003.

Kimi Raikkonen, McLaren, during Saturday practice. Australian GP, Melbourne. March 8th 2003.

Olivier Panis, Toyota, during Saturday practice. Australian GP, Melbourne. March 8th 2003.

Olivier Panis, Toyota, during Saturday practice. Australian GP, Melbourne. March 8th 2003.

McLaren work on Kimi Raikkonen's McLaren in the garage during Saturday practice. Australian GP, Melbourne. March 8th 2003.

McLaren work on Kimi Raikkonen's McLaren in the garage during Saturday practice. Australian GP, Melbourne. March 8th 2003.

Rubens Barrichello, Ferrari, during Saturday practice. Australian GP, Melbourne. March 8th 2003.

Rubens Barrichello, Ferrari, during Saturday practice. Australian GP, Melbourne. March 8th 2003.

Ferrari working on Michael Schumacher's damaged car. Saturday practice. Australian GP, Melbourne. March 8th 2003.

Ferrari working on Michael Schumacher's damaged car. Saturday practice. Australian GP, Melbourne. March 8th 2003.

Ferrari working on Michael Schumacher's damaged car. Saturday practice. Australian GP, Melbourne. March 8th 2003.

Ferrari working on Michael Schumacher's damaged car. Saturday practice. Australian GP, Melbourne. March 8th 2003.

Ferrari working on Michael Schumacher's damaged car. Saturday practice. Australian GP, Melbourne. March 8th 2003.

Ferrari working on Michael Schumacher's damaged car. Saturday practice. Australian GP, Melbourne. March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher's damaged car. Saturday practice. Australian GP, Melbourne. March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher's damaged car. Saturday practice. Australian GP, Melbourne. March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher's damaged car. Saturday practice. Australian GP, Melbourne. March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher's damaged car. Saturday practice. Australian GP, Melbourne. March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher's damaged car. Saturday practice. Australian GP, Melbourne. March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher's damaged car. Saturday practice. Australian GP, Melbourne. March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher's damaged car. Saturday practice. Australian GP, Melbourne. March 8th 2003.

Michael Schumacher's damaged car. Saturday practice. Australian GP, Melbourne. March 8th 2003.
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