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Although the fundamental design philosophy of the F2003-GA is the same in terms of optimising aerodynamic efficiency, lowering centre of gravity height, maximising the performance available from the Bridgestone tyres and the 052 engine, many areas of the car had to be fundamentally reviewed in order to make a step forward in performance because these areas were close to the limit of development on the F2002. In addition, the areas that have not changed fundamentally have been further refined and optimised to maximise functionality and performance, so almost every part on this car is newly designed.Aerodynamics - The side pods, radiator layout and inboard rear suspension are fundamentally new. This enabled Ferrari to make a step forward both in terms of aerodynamic performance and cooling efficiency and we have several development items including front wing, turning vanes, brake ducts and revised rear suspension components.
Transmission - Although the transmission is essentially a development of the F2002 transmission, it is considerably shorter, narrower and lighter. The gears were redesigned to save weight and improve durability, the gear selection system was further refined for a faster gearshift. Ferrari also took another step in terms of engine, transmission, rear suspension integration.
Suspension and Steering - The power §teering system was fundamentally redesigned. A prototype version was successfully tested on the F2002. Closer cooperation wîth Bridgestone resulted in an improved understanding of the interaction between tyre and car
and enabled Ferrari to revise the suspension to maximise the performance of the Bridgestone tyres. Both front and rear suspension were revised to maximise the performance of the Bridgestone tyres. The inboard end of the rear suspension has been completely revised and includes a new damper system. Almost all of the suspension components were refined and many have been manufactured using new materials and manufacturing methods in order to reduce weight.
Electronics - The new Marelli Step10 electronic system was incorporated which, wîth its superior processing speed and power, gave Ferrari improved control of the engine and the gearbox as well as better data acquisition. The system was developed and tested in a F2002.
Michael Schumacher scored a dream result for the new Ferrari 2003-GA in the Spanish Grand Prix on May 4, 2003 when he took its maiden win 5.7 seconds ahead of the Renault of Fernando Alonso. Rubens Barrichello underlined the success of the new Ferrari wîth a third place finish.
The F2003-GA helped Ferrari claim their thirteenth world championship , the fifth in a row, while Michael Schumacher took his sixth title, the fourth in a row wîth Ferrari.Source - Ferrari
Since entering Formula One competition in 1997, Bridgestone shod teams have won 104 victories in this most challenging series - many of which were achieved by Scuderia Ferrari drivers. F1 provides a global stage for Bridgestone, its technology and its expertise, and they are dedicated to integrating what they learn on the track into the products they deliver every day.
| Renault's Constructors' Titles | |
 | The 2012 title is the 11th constructors' championship that Renault has taken in the sport. After joining forces with Williams at the end of the 80s, the first constructors' championship came in 1992. It was then followed by successive titles in 1993 and 1994. Renault teamed up with Benetton in 1995 and immediately took another crown, before Williams again took the title in 1996 and 1997; the sixth consecutive title to be powered by Renault. After a brief hiatus from the sport Renault returned...[Read more...] |
| European GP - Alonso, the homecoming hero | |
 | Picture the tableau: Fernando Alonso parks his F2012 in the middle of the track opposite a grandstand packed with deliriously happy fans, all chanting his name as he lays out the Spanish flag on the ground. It's an image that will pass into racing history and came after the Scuderia Ferrari driver delivered a bravura performance to win the European Grand Prix in Valencia. Not only does it make him the only man to have won two races out of the eight held so far this year, it also gives him a comm...[Read more...] |
| Monaco GP – A challenge for seventy years | |
 | At the previous round of the championship in Barcelona, where Fernando Alonso produced yet another fantastic drive in his Ferrari F2012 to take second place, the majority of teams had introduced new packages to coincide with the first European race of the season. If some elements had failed to deliver a clear picture of their benefits, there was usually talk of waiting to see how they would perform in Canada. Had the designers and engineers forgotten that, before going to Montreal, the F1 circus...[Read more...] |
| Formula One - Spanish Grand Prix | |
 | Kimi Raikkonen bagged his second podium on the trot in Barcelona, charging hard to finish third behind first time grand prix winner Pastor Maldonado and, by just half a second, Fernando Alonso. The Finn was disappointed not to finish on the top step, though, claiming that the Lotus E20 had the potential to have won every race this year so far. Nevertheless, he is now fourth in the Drivers' Championship, just 12 points behind leaders Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso. Starting on the sec...[Read more...] |
| Alonso pleased with Mugello testing: 'I am confident' | |
 | Scarperia, 3 May – A further 500 kilometres for the F2012, which reached the 250 lap threshold, equivalent to over 1300 kilometres during the course of the past three days at the Mugello Circuit. After rain on Tuesday came the second difficulty of the test, in the form of an off-track excursion for Fernando Alonso around mid morning. He went off at Turn 12, doing some damage to the front left corner of the car and the front wing, but more significantly, the incident cost two and a half ho...[Read more...] |
Drivers:
Rubens Gonçalves 'Rubinho' Barrichello
Michael SchumacherTeam
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro2003 SeasonPoints: 158
Position: 1
Engine: Ferrari 051 and Ferrari 052
2013 Entry: F138
2012 Entry: F2012
2011 Entry: 150° Italia
2010 Entry: F10
2009 Entry: F60
2008 Entry: F2008
2007 Entry: F2007
2006 Entry: 248
2005 Entry: F2005
2004 Entry: F2004
2002 Entry: F2002
2001 Entry: F2001
2000 Entry: F1-2000
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