HISTORY

The Ferrari F2004 represented the pinnacle of Scuderia Ferrari's technical excellence under Technical Director Ross Brawn and Chief Designer Rory Byrne. Unveiled on 26 January 2004, the car built upon the successful F2003-GA concept but with every major element completely redesigned to maximise performance from the new Ferrari 053 V10 engine and Bridgestone tyres. During initial testing at Fiorano, Michael Schumacher completed 115 laps and set a stunning record time of 56 seconds, leaving team principal Jean Todt reportedly astonished at the car's raw pace. The 2004 season proved to be one of the most dominant campaigns in Formula 1 history, with the F2004 winning 15 of 18 races and setting numerous lap records that would stand for years. Schumacher won 13 of those races, clinching his record-breaking seventh and final World Drivers' Championship with an unprecedented 148 points, whilst teammate Rubens Barrichello contributed two victories and consistent podium finishes to secure Ferrari's constructors' title with 262 total points.

TEAM STATS AS OF 2004 SEASON

Team Name Scuderia Ferrari SpA

Base Maranello, Italy

Chassis F2004 (Project code 655)

Engine Ferrari 053, 3.0-litre V10 naturally aspirated

Engine Output 865 horsepower at 18,300 rpm

Drivers 1. Michael Schumacher, 2. Rubens Barrichello

Team Principal Jean Todt

Chief Designer Rory Byrne

Technical Director Ross Brawn

2004 Drivers' Championship Michael Schumacher (7th title)

2004 Constructors' Championship Ferrari (262 points)

Race Wins 15 of 18 races

Pole Positions 12

Consecutive Wins (Schumacher) 7 in a row

2004 CAR NOTES

The F2004 featured a lower centre of gravity and optimised weight distribution compared to its predecessors, with a completely new chassis design that was lighter and more rigid. The Ferrari 053 engine was engineered for unprecedented reliability, designed to last an entire race weekend under new regulations—double the duration of previous power units—whilst simultaneously delivering over 865 horsepower. The aerodynamic configuration was meticulously fine-tuned through wind tunnel work, with redesigned bodywork, radiators, exhausts and rear section improving airflow efficiency. Schumacher's record-breaking 13 wins included seven consecutive victories, a feat that established benchmarks unmatched for years. The dominance of the F2004 remains unparalleled: a perfect synthesis of engine performance, chassis precision, aerodynamic efficiency and driver skill that defined an era.