20 July in Ferrari history: Rubens Barrichello’s Silverstone victory
July 20 in Ferrari Formula 1 history
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Chris Amon
Chris Amon was born in 1943. Ferrari record: 27 Ferrari F1 starts · 6 podiums.
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On 20 July 2003, Rubens Barrichello won the British Grand Prix for Ferrari after an attacking drive at Silverstone. Although he started from pole position, the race required far more than simply defending the lead.
Recovering after a disrupted opening phase
Rubens Barrichello dropped behind Jarno Trulli and Kimi Räikkönen at the start. A later Safety Car, deployed after a spectator entered the circuit, prompted a rush of pit stops and substantially changed the running order.
The Ferrari driver emerged from that sequence with cars to overtake. He worked his way back towards the front, turning a complicated race into an opportunity to demonstrate his pace and racecraft.
His decisive contest came against Kimi Räikkönen. On lap 41, a sustained attack through Silverstone’s fast corners ended with Rubens Barrichello taking the lead around Bridge.
A clear victory after the fight for first place
Once ahead, Rubens Barrichello established a winning advantage. He finished 5.462 seconds ahead of Juan Pablo Montoya, who also passed Kimi Räikkönen before the finish.
Michael Schumacher took fourth in the other Ferrari, while the victory was his teammate’s first of the 2003 season. The result remains a strong example of Rubens Barrichello winning through overtaking and sustained pressure during a demanding race.
Explore Kimi Räikkönen’s Formula 1 records for more on his career. Find other Ferrari victories in the history calendar.
