Ferrari clinched their sixth consecutive Constructors' Championship as Schumacher equalled Ascari's record of seven consecutive Formula One victories.
Key Facts
- Race round
- 13th round of 2004 F1 World Championship
- Schumacher wins in season
- 12
- Consecutive wins (Schumacher)
- 7 (equalling Ascari's record)
- Ferrari Constructors' titles
- 6 consecutive
- Race date
- 15 August 2004
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Michael Schumacher and Ferrari entered the 2004 Hungarian Grand Prix having already dominated much of the season. Schumacher had secured pole position at the Hungaroring, setting the stage for another dominant Ferrari performance in a championship that had seen few rivals able to challenge their pace.
The 2004 Hungarian Grand Prix took place on 15 August 2004 at the Hungaroring in Mogyoród, Hungary. Schumacher led throughout and won ahead of teammate Rubens Barrichello, with Fernando Alonso of Renault finishing third. The result marked Schumacher's twelfth victory of the season and his seventh consecutive win.
Ferrari's one-two finish secured their sixth consecutive Constructors' Championship, a landmark achievement in Formula One history. Schumacher's seventh straight victory equalled Alberto Ascari's long-standing record, underscoring Ferrari's near-total dominance of the 2004 season.