Ralf (L) and Michael Schumacher walk behind the coffin of their mother Elisabeth Schumacher in a graveyard in Manheim-Kerpen near Cologne April 25, 2003. Elisabeth Schumacher, 55, died in a hospital in Cologne, Germany, early on Sunday April 20, 2003 after she fell into a coma following an emergency operation.
Ralf and Michael Schumacher walk behind the coffin of their mother Elisabeth Schumacher in a graveyard in Manheim-Kerpen near Cologne April 25, 2003. Elisabeth Schumacher, 55, died in a hospital in Cologne, Germany, early on Sunday April 20, 2003 after she fell into a coma following an emergency operation.
Rubens Barrichello, Ferrari, tests the F2003-GA at Mugello, Italy. April 24th 2003.
Rubens Barrichello, Ferrari, tests the F2003-GA at Mugello, Italy. April 24th 2003.
Luca Badoer, Ferrari, at Mugello, Italy. April 24th 2003.
Allan McNish, Renault. Silverstone testing, England. April 24th 2003.
Allan McNish, Renault, spins in the wet. Silverstone testing, England. April 24th 2003.
Ralph Firman, Jordan. Silverstone testing, England. April 24th 2003.
Allan McNish, Renault. Silverstone testing, England. April 24th 2003.
Marc Gene, Williams. Silverstone testing, England. April 24th 2003.
Ralph Firman, Jordan. Silverstone testing, England. April 24th 2003.
Allan McNish, Renault. Silverstone testing, England. April 24th 2003.
Ralph Firman, Jordan, during testing at the Silverstone circuit. 23th April, 2003.
Allan McNish, Renault, during testing at the Silverstone circuit. 23th April, 2003.
Marc Gene, Williams, during testing at the Silverstone circuit. 23th April, 2003.
Juan Pablo Montoya, Williams, during testing at the Silverstone circuit. 23th April, 2003.
Allan McNish, Renault, during testing at the Silverstone circuit. 23th April, 2003.
Ralph Firman, Jordan, during testing at the Silverstone circuit. 23th April, 2003.
Allan McNish, Renault, during testing at the Silverstone circuit. 23th April, 2003.
Marc Gene, Williams FW25, during testing at the Silverstone circuit. 22 April, 2003.
Juan Pablo Montoya, Williams FW25, during testing at the Silverstone circuit. 22 April, 2003.
Work continues at the Silverstone circuit ahead of this year's British GP. 22 April, 2003.
Juan Pablo Montoya, Williams FW25, during testing at the Silverstone circuit. 22 April, 2003.
Williams FW25 during testing at the Silverstone circuit. 22 April, 2003.
Marc Gene, Williams FW25, during testing at the Silverstone circuit. 22 April, 2003.
Juan Pablo Montoya, Williams FW25, during testing at the Silverstone circuit. 22 April, 2003.
Juan Pablo Montoya, Williams FW25, during testing at the Silverstone circuit. 22 April, 2003.
This Williams pit during testing at the Silverstone circuit. 22 April, 2003.
Juan Pablo Montoya, Williams FW25, during testing at the Silverstone circuit. 22 April, 2003.
Marc Gene, Williams FW25, during testing at the Silverstone circuit. 22 April, 2003.
Work continues at the Silverstone circuit ahead of this year's British GP. 22 April, 2003.
Work continues at the Silverstone circuit ahead of this year's British GP. 22 April, 2003.
Work continues at the Silverstone circuit ahead of this year's British GP. 22 April, 2003.
Michael Schumacher during a Shell presentation of a new 100 octane fuel in Berlin, Germany. April 15th 2003.
Michael Schumacher during a Shell presentation of a new 100 octane fuel in Berlin, Germany. April 15th 2003.
Michael Schumacher during a Shell presentation of a new 100 octane fuel in Berlin, Germany. April 15th 2003.
Frank Williams at the NiQuitin CQ Sponsorship Unveiling. Riverside Studios, London, England. April 15th 2003.
Frank Williams at the NiQuitin CQ Sponsorship Unveiling. Riverside Studios, London, England. April 15th 2003.
Frank Williams at the NiQuitin CQ Sponsorship Unveiling. Riverside Studios, London, England. April 15th 2003.
Frank Williams at the NiQuitin CQ Sponsorship Unveiling. Riverside Studios, London, England. April 15th 2003.
Frank Williams at the NiQuitin CQ Sponsorship Unveiling. Riverside Studios, London, England. April 15th 2003.
The Williams NiQuitin CQ Sponsorship Unveiling. Riverside Studios, London, England. April 15th 2003.
Frank Williams at the NiQuitin CQ Sponsorship Unveiling. Riverside Studios, London, England. April 15th 2003.
The Williams NiQuitin CQ Sponsorship Unveiling. Riverside Studios, London, England. April 15th 2003.
Frank Williams at the NiQuitin CQ Sponsorship Unveiling. Riverside Studios, London, England. April 15th 2003.
The Monaco circuit and harbor undergo improvements ahead of the Grand Prix next month. April 14th 2003.
The Monaco circuit and harbor undergo improvements ahead of the Grand Prix next month. April 14th 2003.
The Monaco circuit and harbor undergo improvements ahead of the Grand Prix next month. April 14th 2003.
The Monaco circuit and harbor undergo improvements ahead of the Grand Prix next month. April 14th 2003.
The Monaco circuit and harbor undergo improvements ahead of the Grand Prix next month. April 14th 2003.
The Monaco circuit and harbor undergo improvements ahead of the Grand Prix next month. April 14th 2003.
Ralph Firman is interviewed as Jordan celebrate Giancarlo Fisichella's belated victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix. 11 April, 2003.
The Jordan team celebrate Giancarlo Fisichella's belated victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix. 11 April, 2003.
The Jordan team celebrate Giancarlo Fisichella's belated victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix. 11 April, 2003.
The Jordan team celebrate Giancarlo Fisichella's belated victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix. 11 April, 2003.
The Jordan team celebrate Giancarlo Fisichella's belated victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix. 11 April, 2003.
The Jordan team celebrate Giancarlo Fisichella's belated victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix. 11 April, 2003.
Pedro de la Rosa, McLaren, during testing at the Paul Ricard circuit in France. 11 April, 2003.
Kimi Raikkonen, McLaren, during testing at the Paul Ricard circuit in France. 11 April, 2003.
The McLaren team during testing at the Paul Ricard circuit in France. 11 April, 2003.
Pedro de la Rosa, McLaren, during testing at the Paul Ricard circuit in France. 11 April, 2003.
Ricardo Zonta, Toyota, during testing at the Paul Ricard circuit in France. 11 April, 2003.
Olivier Beretta, Williams, during testing at the Paul Ricard circuit in France. 11 April, 2003.
Jenson Button, BAR, during testing at the Paul Ricard circuit in France. 11 April, 2003.
Jaguar driver Antonio Pizzonia tests at the Silverstone circuit in England. 10 April, 2003.
The Jaguar team testing at the Silverstone circuit in England. 10 April, 2003.
Jaguar driver Antonio Pizzonia tests at the Silverstone circuit in England. 10 April, 2003.
Jaguar driver Antonio Pizzonia tests at the Silverstone circuit in England. 10 April, 2003.
Jaguar driver Antonio Pizzonia tests at the Silverstone circuit in England. 10 April, 2003.
Olivier Panis, Toyota, during testing at the Paul Ricard circuit in France. 10 April, 2003.
Jacques Villeneuve, BAR, during testing at the Paul Ricard circuit in France. 10 April, 2003.
David Coulthard, McLaren, during testing at the Paul Ricard circuit in France. 10 April, 2003.
Kimi Raikkonen, McLaren, during testing at the Paul Ricard circuit in France. 10 April, 2003.
Pedro de la Rosa, McLaren, watches testing at the Paul Ricard circuit in France. 10 April, 2003.
McLaren front suspension during testing at the Paul Ricard circuit in France. 10 April, 2003.
David Coulthard, McLaren, during testing at the Paul Ricard circuit in France. 10 April, 2003.
David Coulthard, McLaren, during testing at the Paul Ricard circuit in France. 10 April, 2003.
David Coulthard, McLaren, during testing at the Paul Ricard circuit in France. 10 April, 2003.
Ralf Schumacher, Williams, during testing the the Paul Ricard circuit. 9 April, 2003.
Alex Wurz, McLaren, during testing the the Paul Ricard circuit. 9 April, 2003.
Olivier Panis, Toyota, during testing the the Paul Ricard circuit. 9 April, 2003.
Ralf Schumacher, Williams, during testing the the Paul Ricard circuit. 10 April, 2003.
Marc Gene, Williams, during testing the the Paul Ricard circuit. 9 April, 2003.
Ralf Schumacher, Williams, during testing the the Paul Ricard circuit. 10 April, 2003.
Jacques Villeneuve, BAR, during testing the the Paul Ricard circuit. 10 April, 2003.
Rubens Barrichello, Ferrari, during testing at Mugello, Italy. 9 April, 2003.
Ralf Schumacher, Williams, during testing the the Paul Ricard circuit. 10 April, 2003.
Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, during testing at Mugello, Italy. 9 April, 2003.
Cristiano da Matta, Toyota, during testing the the Paul Ricard circuit. 10 April, 2003.
Oliviera Panis, Toyota, during testing the the Paul Ricard circuit. 10 April, 2003.
Oliviera Panis, Toyota, during testing the the Paul Ricard circuit. 10 April, 2003.
Jacques Villeneuve, BAR, during testing the the Paul Ricard circuit. 10 April, 2003.
Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, during testing at Mugello, Italy. 9 April, 2003.
Cristiano da Matta, Toyota, during testing the the Paul Ricard circuit. 10 April, 2003.
Jacques Villeneuve, BAR, during testing the the Paul Ricard circuit. 10 April, 2003.
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo talks to Jean Todt during testing at Mugello, Italy. 9 April, 2003.
Ralf Schumacher, Williams, during testing the the Paul Ricard circuit. 10 April, 2003.
Jacques Villeneuve, BAR, during testing the the Paul Ricard circuit. 10 April, 2003.
Alex Wurz, McLaren, during testing the the Paul Ricard circuit. 8 April, 2003.
Jacques Villeneuve, BAR, during testing the the Paul Ricard circuit. 10 April, 2003.
Felipe Massa, Ferrari, during testing at Mugello, Italy. 8 April, 2003.
Luca Badoer, Ferrari, during testing at Mugello, Italy. 8 April, 2003.
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