Whoever thought lightning wouldn't strike twice at the same spot would have to think again as Michael Schumacher won the Austrian Grand Prix in a fashion not too different a year ago at the same circuit. Reubens Barichello was ordered to move over at the very last few meters of the race to make way for Schumacher, the current leader in the Formula One championship standings. While it may be forgivable last year since the race for the championship was closer, this time around it was totally unfair to the person who was clearly dominating the race throughout. Schumacher was gracious enough to hand the trophy to Barichello and even shove the latter to stand on the winner's podium place but still, it just leaves a bitter taste in the mouth to many people, Ferarri fans included. Barichello did try to play it down somewhat and understandably so as he just signed a new contract with Ferarri a couple of days ago that ensures him of his position with the team for another two years.

Race standings: 1 - Michael Schumacher (Ferrari), 2 - Reubens Barichello (Ferarri), 3 - Juan Pablo Montoya (Williams BMW), 4 - Ralf Schumacher (Williams BMW), 5 - Giancarlo Fisichella (Jordan Honda), 6 - David Coulthard (McLaren Mercedes)