Canadian Grand Prix 2003 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Michael Schumacher bounced back from his Monaco disappointment with a commanding victory in Montreal, controlling the Canadian Grand Prix from pole position to extend his championship lead. The German delivered a flawless performance on the challenging Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, managing the race perfectly despite intense pressure from the Williams duo. The Schumacher brothers finished one-two, with Ralf claiming second place ahead of Juan Pablo Montoya in an intense Williams inter-team battle that showcased the team's improved reliability and pace.

Montoya completed an all-Williams podium alongside Ralf Schumacher, the Colombian delivering another strong result after his Monaco triumph. The Williams-BMW combination showed genuine pace on Montreal's long straights, though neither driver could match Michael Schumacher's superior race craft and tire management. Kimi Räikkönen endured a frustrating retirement with a Mercedes engine failure, the DNF proving costly in the tight championship battle as Schumacher extended his points advantage.

Schumacher's Canadian victory - his fifth of the season - restored Ferrari's momentum after the Monaco setback and demonstrated the German's ability to respond to adversity. Räikkönen's retirement left him sixteen points behind in the championship with McLaren's reliability concerns growing. The Williams drivers' strong showing suggested they might yet play a significant role in the title fight, though their season-long inconsistency made sustained challenge unlikely. Ferrari and Schumacher were beginning to look like favorites as the championship passed its halfway point.