Extended Race Highlights | 2003 United States Grand Prix

As we approach Miami, let's take a moment to revisit the exciting moments from another race in the USA - the 2003 United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis. Kimi Räikkönen managed to secure pole position to keep his title hopes alive, while Ferrari's Michael Schumacher was looking to win his record sixth World Championship.

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[ShoelessJP]

Whoever at F1 is responsible for allowing these old races to be posted and greenlighting this project: THANK YOU, you are sincerely appreciated.

[scotthamilton]

The Cars
The Sound
The Commentary
The Graphics

2003 was just a great season

[enniow]

i want a 2005 american gp extended highlights

[Beef]

one of Kimi's finest hours, half a minute clear of the next Michelin runner to keep his championship hopes alive

[girlwithaguitar]

Hey F1, just a reminder - Indianapolis still has a Grade 1 classification, and is a lot more accessible and affordable to most Americans than Vegas or Miami!

[config]

The sound of the engines and the tire wars!

[SportDCS]

I was at this race. Row 4, turn 1. Absolutely an honor to watch Schumi race in the rain. I’ll never forget the sound of those V10s coming down the straight and the glow of the brakes after the almighty braking zone into T1

[psslg]

Close racing
No DRS
V10s screaming thru the straights
Lots of mid corner overtakes

The golden era of F1.

[chanchaniceman]

Kimi and Michael’s races are great on the two extreme end of the spectrum. Michael had a garbage qualifying and at one point of the race when a little drizzle basically lost all sort of performances given the tyre can’t cope but didn’t panicked and in his favor the weather changed which made the switch to intermediates and his race never looked he’s gonna be troubled. Kimi looked poised to win but after the weather change his race win was already tough given the Michelins are poor but dude finished almost a lap up on the nearest Michelin runner which is amazing on how he’s able to get a lot of performances out of these tires given they’re garbage in the wets. Two really great drives from two very talented drivers

[Balnazzardi]

One of the best seasons with Kimi, Schumi and Montoya fighting for the championship! Also this was the last season where Williams was seriously fighting the championship

[plute]

It blows my mind that Alonso was racing here and hes still one of the best drivers on the grid 21 years later

[callumbarrington]

Schumacher vs Raikkonen. What an iconic rivalry. F1 at its absolute best.

[jonihamalainen]

12:48 "Yeah it looks like granny creeping down to the supermarket" xD Brundle always so epic.

[coalkey]

Montoya showing his class and massive confidence into the banking in mixed conditions, nearly flat...getting by Schumacher like he wasn't there. Such a monster, such a legend!

[RBenjo]

One of the most underrated races ever. Like most of 2003.

[Blue_Monkey]

A Sauber in P3, those were the times!

[VoteWithABullet]

Some of the greatest F1 drivers, V10’s, refueling and cigarette livery’s. F1 was great back then.

[michaelmilitello]

I was at that race! Cold, wet day in Indy. Very memorable to see Michael’s 70th win. I am from Indianapolis and attended many 500s. Seeing cars in the rain at IMS was a sight to see. Not something you get to see often.

[federicotombolini_]

One of the best races of the century, one of the greatest victories by Schumacher! Absolutely magnificent.

[ciaronsmith]

Kimi Raikkonen drove one of the greatest races of the modern era that weekend.
Those Michelin tyres were totally inferior once the conditions became damp (but not full wet).
He somehow managed to stay in touch and extend the title to the final round.
Genius.