2003 Monaco GP Preview

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, signs autographs. Wednesday, Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo. May 28th 2003.

FIA's Wednesday press conference, Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo. May 28th 2003.

Michael Schumacher comes out of the press centre at Monte Carlo. Monaco Grand Prix, Wednesday, May 28th 2003.

Changes to the Monaco Grand Prix layout: the exit from the swimming pool complex. May 28th 2003.

Changes to the Monaco Grand Prix layout: the new, faster entry to La Rascasse. May 28th 2003.

Changes to the Monaco Grand Prix layout: the exit from the swimming pool complex. May 28th 2003.

Changes to the Monaco Grand Prix layout: the entrance to the swimming pool complex. May 28th 2003.

Changes to the Monaco Grand Prix layout: the new, faster entry to La Rascasse. May 28th 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Preparations for the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Monaco Grand Prix preparations at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Monaco Grand Prix preparations at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Monaco Grand Prix preparations at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Monaco Grand Prix preparations at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Monaco Grand Prix preparations at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Monaco Grand Prix preparations at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Monaco Grand Prix preparations at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Monaco Grand Prix preparations at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Monaco Grand Prix preparations at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Monaco Grand Prix preparations at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Monaco Grand Prix preparations at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Monaco Grand Prix preparations at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Monaco Grand Prix preparations at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Monaco Grand Prix preparations at the Monte Carlo circuit. 28th May, 2003.

Michael Schumacher chats with Fernando Alonso before a soccer match between the and quot;Star Team for Children and quot; and Formula One drivers in Monaco May 27, 2003. The event was set up for the benefit of A.M.A.D.E, a charity which helps children all around the world.

Michael Schumacher challenges french goalkeeper Jean Luc Ettori during a soccer match between the Star team for children and Formula One drivers in Monaco May 27, 2003. The event was set up for the benefit of A.M.A.D.E, a Monegasque association which helps children all around the world

Michael Schumacher warms up prior to a soccer match between the Star team for children and Formula One drivers in Monaco May 27, 2003. The event was set up for the benefit of A.M.A.D.E, a Monegasque association which helps children all around the world

Michael Schumacher warms up prior to a soccer match between the Star team for children and Formula One drivers in Monaco May 27, 2003. The event was set up for the benefit of A.M.A.D.E, a Monegasque association which helps children all around the world

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