Formula 1 2002 1 2002-03-03 2002-03-03 https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/thumb/yc8z9s1754565232.jpg https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/poster/c0qkmn1754564992.jpg The 2002 Australian Grand Prix (formally the 2002 Foster's Australian Grand Prix) was a Formula One motor race contested on 3 March 2002 at the Albert Park Circuit, Albert Park, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The race, which drew 127,000 spectators, was the first of the 2002 Formula One World Championship and the 18th Formula One Australian Grand Prix. Ferrari's Michael Schumacher won the 58-lap race after starting second. Williams' Juan Pablo Montoya finished second, and McLaren's Kimi Räikkönen took third, his maiden podium finish. 447411