Grand Prix 2002: McLaren

13 April 2012

Finland's Kimi Raikkonen replaces Mika Hakkinen and makes his McLaren debut after a rookie season with Sauber. Briton David Coulthard is the senior driver although both are officially equals. The Mercedes-powered team have switched to Michelin tyres and the car has a new engine which should be more powerful. The team have also said they will unveil a new corporate look in Melbourne.

3: David Coulthard
Britain, McLaren

Age: 30
Races: 124
Wins: 11
Poles: 24
Fastest laps: 17
Points: 359
Debut: Spain, 1994
First win: Portugal, 1995
After the departure of Mika Hakkinen, Coulthard is firmly established as McLaren's top driver - but the Scot has been criticised recently for not living up to high expectations. Desperate to win the title.

4: Kimi Raikkonen
Finland, McLaren

Age: 22
Races: 17
Wins: 0
Poles: 0
Fastest laps: 0
Points: 9
Debut: Australia, 2001
First win: --
Hopes to make a big impression after being brought in by McLaren to replace fellow Finn Mika Hakkinen. Raikkonen's rookie season with Sauber saw him get off to a great start - but can he continue?

All figures correct at the start of the 2002 season

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