McLaren had a competitive 2003 Formula 1 season, finishing third in the Constructors’ Championship, just behind Williams[1]. Kimi Räikkönen emerged as the team’s key contender for the Drivers’ Championship, narrowly missing out on the title to Michael Schumacher in the final race in Japan[1].
Throughout the season, McLaren’s drivers, Kimi Räikkönen and David Coulthard, delivered strong performances, with Räikkönen finishing second in the Drivers’ Championship, just two points behind Schumacher. The team used the McLaren MP4-17D car, which was powered by Mercedes engines.
Overall, McLaren’s 2003 season was marked by consistent competitiveness and a close battle for the championship[1].
