Ferrari F2003-GA

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Ferrari F2003-GA
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Michael Schumacher driving the F2003-GA at the 2003 British Grand Prix
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 F2002B
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
Length4,545 mm (179 in)
Width1,796 mm (71 in)
Height959 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
Power845 horsepower (630 kW) @ 18,300 rpm (race trim) [1] [2]
920–930 horsepower (690–690 kW) @ 18,600-19,000 rpm [3] [4]
Weight600 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 drivers1. Flag of Germany.svg Michael Schumacher
2. Flag of Brazil.svg Rubens Barrichello
Debut 2003 Spanish Grand Prix
First win2003 Spanish Grand Prix
Last win 2003 Japanese Grand Prix
Last event2003 Japanese Grand Prix
RacesWins Podiums Poles F/Laps
1271355
Constructors' Championships1 (2003)
Drivers' Championships1 (2003, Michael Schumacher)

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.

Contents

The car was designated "GA" as a mark of respect to Gianni Agnelli, the recently deceased head of Fiat. [6] [7]

Overview

A Ferrari F2003-GA at Museo Ferrari Ferrari F2003-GA front-right Museo Ferrari.jpg
A Ferrari F2003-GA at Museo Ferrari

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. [8]

After Bridgestone engineers discovered Michelin were using tyres which changed construction, causing the French tyre maker to provide remoulded tyres late in the season. [9] 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. [10]

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.

Sponsorship and livery

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

Vodafone continued to sponsor the team for second year with a new sponsorship from Olympus.

Later use

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. [10]

Legacy

In November 2022, 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 (US$14,873,327). [11]

Complete Formula One results

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

YearEntrantEngineTyresDrivers12345678910111213141516PointsWCC
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
Flag of Germany.svg Michael Schumacher 113153478118
Flag of Brazil.svg Rubens Barrichello 3385371RetRet3Ret1

* 32 points scored with the F2002B

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