Ferrari F2003-GA

Ferrari F2003-GA
Category	Formula One
Constructor	Scuderia Ferrari
Designer(s)	Ross Brawn (Technical Director); Rory Byrne (Chief Designer); Ignazio Lunetta (Head of R&D); Aldo Costa (Head of Chassis Design); Marco Fainello (Head of Vehicle Dynamics); Nikolas Tombazis (Head of Aerodynamics); James Allison (Chief Aerodynamicist); Paolo Martinelli ; (Engine Technical Director); Gilles Simon ; (Engine Chief Designer)
Predecessor	F2002
Successor	F2004
Technical specifications
Chassis	Moulded carbon fibre & Honeycomb composite structure
Suspension (front)	Independent suspension, pushrod activated torsion springs
Suspension (rear)	Independent suspension, pushrod activated torsion springs
Length	4,545 mm (179 in)
Width	1,796 mm (71 in)
Height	959 mm (38 in)
Engine	Ferrari Tipo 052 , 3.0 L (3,000 cc; 183 cu in) , V10 (90°) , Naturally Aspirated , in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel-drive layout
Transmission	7-speed Semi-automatic Sequential Limited-slip Differential Gearbox + reverse
Power	845 horsepower (630 kW) @ 18,300 rpm (race trim); 920–930 horsepower (690–690 kW) @ 18,600-19,000 rpm
Weight	600 kg (1,323 lb)
Fuel	Shell Fuel
Lubricants	Shell Lubricant
Brakes	Carbon brake discs, pads and calipers
Tyres	Bridgestone BBS Racing Wheels : 13"
Competition history
Notable entrants	Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro
Notable drivers	1. Michael Schumacher ; 2. Rubens Barrichello
Debut	2003 Spanish Grand Prix
Constructors' Championships	1 (2003)
Drivers' Championships	1 (2003, Michael Schumacher)

Last updated November 11, 2022

The Ferrari F2003-GA was a highly successful car used by Scuderia Ferrari in the 2003 Formula One World Championship. The chassis was designed by Rory Byrne, Ignazio Lunetta, Aldo Costa, Marco Fainello, Nikolas Tombazis and James Allison with Ross Brawn playing a vital role in leading the production of the car as the team's Technical Director and Paolo Martinelli assisted by Giles Simon leading the engine design and operations.^[5] Its development was based on the previous Ferrari F2002, but featured new bulbous sidepods and a lengthened wheelbase to aid aerodynamics. The engine and gearbox were developed versions of the previous model. The car was designated "GA" as a mark of respect to Gianni Agnelli, the recently deceased head of Fiat.^[6]

The car was introduced just before mid season in 2003, as the F2002 was seen as good enough to be competitive whilst the F2003-GA was developed further. The car was fast and competitive as it won 3 out its first 4 races, but had a tendency to overuse its tyres, which led to several late race tyre problems in mid seasons, causing a slight drop in form during the unusually hot European summer. As a result, Williams and McLaren were able to mount a consistent challenge to Ferrari and push Michael Schumacher for the championship.^[7]

After Bridgestone engineers discovered Michelin were using tyres which changed construction, causing the French tyre maker to provide remoulded tyres late in the season.^[8] Ferrari became competitive again as it won the final 3 races of the season, and were able to hold off both Williams and McLaren for the Constructors' Championship, whilst Schumacher snatched his sixth Drivers' title, breaking Juan Manuel Fangio's record which had stood for 46 years.^[9]

The car won seven races, five pole positions, and five fastest laps before being replaced with the dominant F2004 in 2004, a car which was almost identical to its predecessor.

On 11 December 2003, after the season had finished, Michael Schumacher raced the car against a Eurofighter Typhoon of the Italian Air Force over several measured distances to determine which was faster, the aircraft or the car. The German won the first run, over the distance of 600 metres, thanks to the weight advantage of his car over the jet, but the Typhoon won the two remaining runs over the longer distances of 900 and 1200 metres, winning the overall race.^[9]

Ferrari used 'Marlboro' logos, except at the French, British and United States Grands Prix.

F2003-GA at the Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari

In November of 2002, chassis number 229, which Schumacher used to win 5 Grands Prix during the 2003 season, was sold at auction by RM Sotheby's during Sotheby’s Luxury Week in Geneva, Switzerland. The car, complete with engine and in full running condition, sold for a world record price of CHF14,630,000 ($14,873,327 USD).^[10]

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position, results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year	Entrant	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	Points	WCC
2003	Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro	052 3.0 V10	B		AUS	MAL	BRA	SMR	ESP	AUT	MON	CAN	EUR	FRA	GBR	GER	HUN	ITA	USA	JPN	158*	1st
				Michael Schumacher					1	1	3	1	5	3	4	7	8	1	1	8
				Rubens Barrichello					3	3	8	5	3	7	1	Ret	Ret	3	Ret	1

* 32 points scored with the F2002B

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References

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↑ "For Sale: A Ferrari F2003-GA Formula 1 Engine – 845 HP at 18,300 RPM". 30 November 2021.
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↑ "Ferrari F2003-GA - F1technical.net".
↑ Günther Raupp (2008). Ferrari. 25 years of calendar images. Ediz. multilingue. teNeues. pp. 64–. ISBN 978-3-8327-9283-1 . Retrieved 16 August 2013.
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↑ "2003 Ferrari F2003-GA - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
↑ "2003 – Michelin Denied". www.racefans.net. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
1 2 Masefield, Fraser. "Reliving the Day Michael Schumacher Raced His Ferrari Against a Fighter Jet". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
↑ Staff, VM (2022-11-09). "A record sale price for ex-Schumacher World Championship-winning Ferrari". Vintage Motorport. Retrieved 2022-11-10.

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[1] "Ferrari F2003 - GA (2003) - Ferrari.com". www.ferrari.com. Retrieved 15 November 2020.

[2] "For Sale: A Ferrari F2003-GA Formula 1 Engine – 845 HP at 18,300 RPM". 30 November 2021.

[3] "2003 Ferrari F2003-GA @ Top Speed". December 2005.

[4] "Ferrari F2003-GA - F1technical.net".

[Raupp2008-5] Günther Raupp (2008). Ferrari. 25 years of calendar images. Ediz. multilingue. teNeues. pp. 64–. ISBN 978-3-8327-9283-1 . Retrieved 16 August 2013.

[6] "2003 Ferrari F2003-GA". conceptcarz.com. Retrieved 28 January 2020.

[7] "2003 Ferrari F2003-GA - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 28 January 2020.

[8] "2003 – Michelin Denied". www.racefans.net. Retrieved 28 January 2020.

[auto-9] 1 2 Masefield, Fraser. "Reliving the Day Michael Schumacher Raced His Ferrari Against a Fighter Jet". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 28 January 2020.

[10] Staff, VM (2022-11-09). "A record sale price for ex-Schumacher World Championship-winning Ferrari". Vintage Motorport. Retrieved 2022-11-10.

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