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Ferrari F2002

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The Ferrari F2002, a marvel in the Formula One racing world, was Scuderia Ferrari's dominant force in the 2002 and 2003 seasons. Masterminded by a team of designers led by Rory Byrne and under the technical direction of Ross Brawn, this car secured fifteen Grand Prix victories out of nineteen races. Renowned for its lightweight design, it featured a powerful 3.0-litre Tipo 051 V10 engine capable of up to 900 horsepower in qualifying mode. Its innovative clutchless gearbox and aerodynamic superiority, complemented by Bridgestone's specially designed tyres, made it a formidable competitor. The F2002's debut race in Brazil marked the beginning of a dominating season, highlighted by Michael Schumacher's record-equaling fifth world drivers' title and Ferrari's sweeping constructor's championship win. Despite its overwhelming success, Ferrari didn't further evolve the car after the Belgian Grand Prix, yet it remained ahead of the competition. The F2002 was eventually succeeded by the F2003-GA in 2003, marking the end of an era of dominance for this remarkable machine​​.

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