The Bad: McLaren's late decision to switch to Michelin tires hampered the development of the 2002 MP4/17 chassis. Team boss Ron Dennis declined to point a finger at any one part of the package that was lacking, but many F1 insiders believed that the Mercedes V10 didn't have the horsepower of its rivals. Coulthard wasn't particularly strong in qualifying, particularly in the middle of the season, and only started from the front row once.

	David Coulthard held off Michael Schumacher during the final 30 laps of the 2002 Monaco Grand Prix.

Key Stat: Qualifying second at Monaco. Using the superb launch control system of the McLaren, Coulthard vaulted into the lead. It's virtually impossible to overtake around the twisty Monaco streets, and once out front Coulthard controlled the race and went on to win.

2003 Outlook
What needs to be done: It's very simple: McLaren and Mercedes need to build a better car and engine -- a package capable of beating Ferrari. Coulthard is at his peak both mentally and physically, but he's going to have to dig very deep to keep the fast-maturing and fantastically fast Raikkonen at bay.

Prediction: The McLaren will be more competitive in 2003, but then so will the Williams. There should be some epic battles between these two teams, but they will still be chasing Schumacher's Ferrari.

Your Take
Can Coulthard and his McLaren team keep up with Ferrari? Or will they settle for a battle for second with Williams? Here are your thoughts on Coulthard and his chances for 2003.