25 July in Ferrari history: Michael Schumacher’s German Grand Prix victory
On 25 July 2004, Michael Schumacher won the German Grand Prix for Ferrari at Hockenheim. The home victory extended his remarkable season to eleven wins from the opening twelve races.
Schumacher finishes ahead of Button and Alonso
The Ferrari driver completed the 66-lap race 8.388 seconds ahead of Jenson Button, with Fernando Alonso finishing third. It was another victory in a season increasingly defined by Schumacher’s ability to turn Ferrari’s performance into consistent results.
Hockenheim added a home success to that sequence, giving the German crowd a victory for the championship leader.
A different afternoon for Ferrari’s two drivers
Rubens Barrichello finished twelfth, so Ferrari’s German Grand Prix result was not another one-two. Schumacher supplied the team’s points while his teammate ended the race outside the scoring positions.
After the event, Schumacher led the drivers’ standings with 110 points, ahead of Barrichello on 74. The contrast between their finishing positions shows why the individual story of Hockenheim deserves attention alongside Ferrari’s overall dominance.
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July 25 in Ferrari Formula 1 history
Explore Ferrari Grand Prix results, qualifying and Sprint sessions, driver birthdays, remembrance dates and selected milestones connected with this day.
Ferrari Grands Prix held on July 25
Ferrari qualifying sessions on July 25
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