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16 years ago at the Austrian Grand Prix, Ferrari drivers Rubens Barrichello and Michael Schumacher made one of the most controversial moments in F1 history.
Spectators were upset with the team-orders from Ferrari which was the second time they'd done such a thing in Austria.
After the race, Schumacher held a 27 point lead in the drivers' championship over closest rival Juan Pablo Montoya. After 17 races, the German won the World Championship by a hefty margin proving the outcome of the Austrian GP wasn't required.
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