Michael Schumacher's Ferrari F2001b, which dominated the opening races of the 2002 F1 season with a pole position and victory at the Australian and Malaysian Gr
F2001b, which dominated the opening races of the 2002 F1 season with a pole position and victory at the Australian and Malaysian Grands Prix, is set to be re-auctioned byThe F2001b blended the proven elements of the F2001, including the Gilles Simon-designed Tipo 050 V10 engine and a sequential electro-hydraulic seven-speed gearbox. It featured a new aerodynamic package for increased downforce and drivetrain upgrades from the developing Tipo 051 engine.
This 2002 Ferrari F2001b Formula 1 car is one of only about 12 World Championship-winning Ferrari chassis driven by Michael Schumacher, with at least one win and two podium finishes.The 2002 Formula 1 season was transformative for Michael Schumacher and Ferrari, as the German driver clinched the Drivers' Championship in just 11 races, equaling Juan Manuel Fangio’s 1957 record, while Ferrari secured its fourth consecutive and 12th overall Constructors' Championship.
One may wonder why Ferrari chose to make a B version when it could have pitched the F2002 directly. The decision was actually driven by mechanical challenges early in the 2002 season in the form of gearbox reliability issues. Thus, Ferrari opted to delay the new model's introduction and refine the reliable F2001 from the previous year instead, given that it had already proven its success and reliability, with Schumacher winning 9 out of 17 races with 123 points.
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