2003 Malaysian Grand Prix

The 2003 Malaysian Grand Prix (officially the 2003 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix) was a Formula One motor race held on 23 March 2003 at the Sepang International Circuit. It was the second race of the 2003 Formula One season, and it was won by Kimi Räikkönen driving the MP4-17 for McLaren-Mercedes. This was Räikkönen's first Formula One Grand Prix victory. As well, Fernando Alonso scored his first pole position and podium finish.

2003 Malaysian Grand Prix
Race 2 of 16 in the 2003 Formula One World Championship
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Race details
Date 23 March 2003
Official name 2003 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix
Location Sepang International Circuit
Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia
Course Permanent racing facility
Course length 5.543 km (3.444 miles)
Distance 56 laps, 310.408 km (192.879 miles)
Weather Fine, air temperature 34°C (93°F)
Attendance 101,485 (Weekend)
Pole position
Driver Renault
Time 1:37.044
Fastest lap
Driver Michael Schumacher Ferrari
Time 1:36.412 on lap 45
Podium
First McLaren-Mercedes
Second
  • Rubens Barrichello
Ferrari
Third Renault
Lap leaders

Before the race, McLaren's David Coulthard was leading the championship however the Scot retired on lap three, handing the championship lead to his teammate, Kimi Räikkönen who finished third in the previous race.

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