Overtaking is much easier at Indianapolis than at most tracks, with clear passing opportunities into turns one and eight, both second-gear corners proceeded by long straights. The slowest part of the track is the 40mph turn eight, the first part of an extremely tight S- bend, while the fastest is turn thirteen. This is the first corner of the oval and is taken flat-out at 185mph in an
F1 car.
THE WINNER?
Having secured his fourth straight win in Canada, there is no reason to suggest that
Fernando Alonso cannot continue his relentless pace at Indianapolis.
Schumacher and Raikkonen continue to be a threat but there is seems that they have an answer to the rock-solid Alonso-
Renault package just yet.
LAST SEASON:
One of the most unforgettable races of all time, albeit for the wrong reasons, saw unfancied names step up to the spotlight but with the promise of precious points on offer, this was not much of a race.
As it happens Michael Schumacher almost came together with Rubens Barrichello on the way to victory, but with Jordan and Minardi staring at healthy and rare points, there was little racing to be seen.
Tiago Monteiro claimed a podium for Jordan. Narain Karthikeyan, Christijan Albers and Patrick Friesacher were the remaining surprise, Bridgestone-only drivers left in the points.
1.
Michael Schumacher German
Ferrari 73 laps
01hr 29mins 43.181secs
2.
Rubens Barrichello Brazil
Ferrari +1.5secs
3.
Tiago Monteiro Portugal
Jordan-Toyota +1 lap
4.
Narain Karthikeyan India
Jordan-Toyota +1 lap
5.
Christijan Albers Holland
Minardi-Cosworth +2 laps
6.
Patrick Friesacher Austria
Minardi-Cosworth +2 laps
