Ferrari F2003-GA

Car_name = Ferrari F2003-GA | Image = File:Michael Schumacher 2003 Silverstone (cropped).jpg Category = Formula One | Constructor = Scuderia Ferrari | Designer = Ross Brawn (Technical Director) Rory Byrne (Chief Designer) Ignazio Lunetta (Head of R&D) Aldo Costa (Head of Chassis Design) Marco Fainello (Head of Vehicle Dynamics) Roberto Dalla (Head of Electronics) Nikolas Tombazis (Head of Aerodynamics) James Allison (Chief Aerodynamicist) Paolo Martinelli (Engine Technical Director) Gilles Simon (Engine Chief Designer) | Predecessor = F2002B | Successor = F2004 | Team = Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro | Drivers = 1. GERMichael Schumacher 2. BRARubens Barrichello | Technical ref = | Chassis = Moulded carbon fibre & Honeycomb composite structure | Front suspension = Independent suspension, pushrod activated torsion springs | Rear suspension = Independent suspension, pushrod activated torsion springs | Engine name = Ferrari Tipo 052 | Capacity =, 3.0 L | Configuration =, V10 (90°)| Turbo/NA =, Naturally Aspirated | Engine position =, in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel-drive layout | Gears = 7-speed Semi-automatic Sequential Limited-slip Differential Gearbox + reverse | Power = 845 hp @ 18,300 rpm (race trim)920-930 hp @ 18,600-19,000 rpm | Length = 4545 mm | Width = 1796 mm | Height = 959 mm | Weight = 600 kg | Brakes = Carbon brake discs, pads and calipers | Fuel = Shell Fuel| Lubricants = Shell Lubricant| Tyres = Bridgestone BBS Racing Wheels : 13" | Debut = 2003 Spanish Grand Prix Cons_champ = 1 () | Drivers_champ = 1 (, Michael Schumacher) | Races = 12 | Wins = 7 | Podiums = 13 | Poles = 5 | Fastest_laps = 5 | The Ferrari F2003-GA was a highly successful car used by Scuderia Ferrari in the 2003 Formula One World Championship. The chassis was designed by Rory Byrne, Ignazio Lunetta, Aldo Costa, Marco Fainello, Nikolas Tombazis and James Allison with Ross Brawn playing a vital role in leading the production of the car as the team's Technical Director and Paolo Martinelli assisted by Gilles Simon leading the engine design and operations. Its development was based on the previous Ferrari F2002, but featured new bulbous sidepods and a lengthened wheelbase to aid aerodynamics. The engine and gearbox were developed versions of the previous model.

The car was designated "GA" as a mark of respect to Gianni Agnelli, the recently deceased head of Fiat.

Overview

After Bridgestone engineers discovered Michelin were using tyres which changed construction, causing the French tyre maker to provide remoulded tyres late in the season. Ferrari became competitive again as it won the final 3 races of the season, and were able to hold off both Williams and McLaren for the Constructors' Championship, whilst Schumacher snatched his sixth Drivers' title, breaking Juan Manuel Fangio's record which had stood for 46 years.

The car won seven races, five pole positions, and five fastest laps before being replaced with the dominant F2004 in 2004, a car which was almost identical to its predecessor.