2004 August News
   
Sunday August 29, 2004
Michael  "I am very proud"
Michael Schumacher did not win the Belgian Grand Prix for the seventh time in what was Ferrari's 700th Grand Prix, but in finishing in a second position ahead of team-mate Rubens Barrichello, he did achieve an unprecedented seventh championship.
Michael said “Every title has felt different and has given me different emotions. This one is very special, coming here in Spa which means so much to me and to do it for the seventh time at Ferrari’s seven hundredth grand prix is also something special. I am very proud to have done it with such an exceptional team, who have done an amazing job – look at the way they got Rubens back on track. In fact Rubens drove a great race today. This is what makes our team so strong. Of course, I would have preferred to have taken the title with a win, but it was not possible. The better man won today, but I am quite happy with what I have achieved. All three of us on the podium today have reason to celebrate. On the track I struggled to get my tyres up to the right temperature and pressure when we were behind the Safety Car, but it was not a surprise for us, especially as it was quite cool today.”
 
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Weather
Overcast, dry.
Air temperature  20 - 21°C ,
Track temperature  19 - 25°C ,
.Humidity 59 - 63% .
 
 
 
   

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