Michael Schumacher extended his 2004 winning streak to five consecutive races, reinforcing his dominant championship campaign.
Key Facts
- Race date
- 11 July 2004
- Circuit
- Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire
- Championship round
- 11th of 2004 FIA Formula One World Championship
- Race winner
- Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)
- Pole position
- Kimi Räikkönen (McLaren)
- Consecutive wins by Schumacher
- 5
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Michael Schumacher entered the 2004 British Grand Prix as championship leader having won four consecutive races earlier that season. Kimi Räikkönen, driving for McLaren, claimed his first pole position of the year, setting up a contest between the two frontrunners at Silverstone.
The 2004 British Grand Prix was held on 11 July 2004 at Silverstone Circuit. Räikkönen led from pole but was ultimately overtaken by Schumacher, who claimed victory. Räikkönen finished second, unable to prevent the Ferrari driver from taking the win in the eleventh round of the championship.
Schumacher's victory gave him five consecutive wins in the 2004 season, mirroring a similar streak he had achieved at the start of the year. The result further extended his lead in the Drivers' Championship and underlined Ferrari's commanding form throughout the 2004 Formula One season.