18 August in Ferrari history: Ferrari seals the 2002 constructors’ title

18 August marks Ferrari’s confirmation as the 2002 constructors’ champion. Rubens Barrichello won the Hungarian Grand Prix ahead of Michael Schumacher, delivering the one-two finish that settled the team championship.

2002: Rubens Barrichello wins at the Hungaroring

Rubens Barrichello converted pole position into victory over 77 laps. Michael Schumacher finished second, just 0.434 seconds behind, while Ralf Schumacher completed the podium for Williams.

The Ferrari drivers had occupied the front row and retained the leading positions in the final classification. For Rubens Barrichello, Hungary added another victory after his earlier success at the European Grand Prix.

Ferrari completes the championship double

Michael Schumacher had already secured the drivers’ title at the French Grand Prix. Hungary therefore completed Ferrari’s championship double, with four races still remaining in the season.

The constructors’ crown was Ferrari’s fourth in succession, continuing the sequence that had begun in 1999. The result recognised the combined points contribution of both drivers across a dominant campaign.

Read more about how Ferrari secured the 2002 constructors’ championship in Hungary.

Ferrari anniversaries on 18 August

The date also includes Michele Alboreto’s third place at the 1985 Austrian Grand Prix, with Stefan Johansson fourth. The calendar below brings these results together.

Explore further championship milestones in the Ferrari on this day calendar.