Beyond the Grid: Inside Michael Schumacher’s Dominant 2004 F1 Season
Michael Schumacher's seventh and final World Championship in 2004 remains an unparalleled feat in Formula 1 history, with 13 wins out of 18 races marking his most dominant season. Schumacher’s reign with Ferrari from 2000 to 2004 solidified his legacy, making him the only driver to clinch five consecutive titles.
But what made 2004 his most ruthless campaign?
Two decades later, Tom Clarkson delves into this question, speaking with McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella—who was Michael’s performance engineer in 2004—alongside Sabine Kehm, his media and PR consultant, and Ferrari Sporting Director Diego Ioverno, the team's gearbox engineer at the time. Together, they provide an exclusive look into how Schumacher demolished his competition, what it was like working alongside him, and the emotions of being part of Ferrari’s most successful era in F1.
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