Ferrari’s 2000s program did more than win. It set today’s Formula 1 playbook. Tight rear packaging, periscope exhaust paths, tyre led setup work, and calm race calls grew from a stable core at Maranello. The sport still copies those habits every week.
Fernando Alonso’s calm drive at Suzuka in 2006 met a rare Ferrari failure and flipped the title fight. A steady start, smart strategy, and clean laps turned pressure into a clear win as the season balance shifted toward Renault.
Nico Rosberg turned pole into a smooth Shanghai masterclass. A clean two stop plan, no panic, and a gap that kept growing. The 2012 Chinese GP put Mercedes back on the board and changed the mood inside Brackley.
A soaked Barcelona. A tricky Ferrari. A driver in complete control. On 2 June 1996, Michael Schumacher turned the Spanish Grand Prix into a wet weather masterclass and claimed his first Ferrari victory with crushing pace and flawless feel for grip.
Relive Suzuka 2005, where Kimi Räikkönen stormed from 17th to 1st with a last-lap pass on Giancarlo Fisichella. The Iceman’s calm drive showed he could beat Michael Schumacher and cemented his place as one of Formula 1’s greats.
