Ferrari reaches historic milestone of 10,000 points in Formula 1 world championship history at 2024 Belgian Grand Prix
As Ferrari celebrated a landmark achievement in the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc finishing third and Carlos Sainz sixth, the Scuderia became the first constructor to score 10,000 points in Formula 1 world championship history.
To commemorate this remarkable feat, we’ve selected the 10 greatest moments for Ferrari in Formula 1 history.
10. Ending the drought – 1994 German Grand Prix
Ferrari’s 58-point winless streak was finally broken by Gerhard Berger’s victory at the 1994 German Grand Prix, marking a significant turning point in the team’s recovery.
9. A fresh start – 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix
After two seasons of struggles, Ferrari bounced back with Charles Leclerc taking pole position and winning the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix, followed by a second win in Australia, signaling a promising start to the season.
8. The Sharknose era – 1961 Belgian Grand Prix
Ferrari’s 156, also known as the ‘Sharknose’, dominated the 1961 Belgian Grand Prix, with Phil Hill, Wolfgang von Trips, Richie Ginther, and Olivier Gendebien securing a remarkable one-two-three-four finish.
7. Constructors’ championship glory – 1999 Japanese Grand Prix
Ferrari sealed the constructors’ championship title at the 1999 Japanese Grand Prix, ending a 15-year drought and proving the team’s revolution under Jean Todt was working.
6. Niki Lauda’s incredible comeback – 1976 Italian Grand Prix
Niki Lauda defied all odds by returning to racing just six weeks after a near-fatal crash, finishing fourth at the 1976 Italian Grand Prix in a display of sheer determination.
5. Ferrari’s first world championship win – 1951 British Grand Prix
Jose Froilan Gonzalez took Ferrari’s maiden world championship victory at the 1951 British Grand Prix, marking a crucial milestone in the Scuderia’s history.
4. Gilles Villeneuve’s Spanish Grand Prix masterclass – 1981 Spanish Grand Prix
Gilles Villeneuve’s astonishing win at the 1981 Spanish Grand Prix, where he held off the challenge from Carlos Reutemann and Jacques Laffite, remains one of Ferrari’s most iconic victories.
3. Mario Andretti’s pole position and podium – 1982 Italian Grand Prix
Mario Andretti’s return to Ferrari for the 1982 Italian Grand Prix ignited the tifosi’s enthusiasm, and his pole position and third-place finish were a fitting tribute to the team.
2. Michael Schumacher’s first Ferrari world championship – 2000 Japanese Grand Prix
Michael Schumacher’s 2000 Japanese Grand Prix victory sealed his first world championship with Ferrari, marking the beginning of the team’s most successful era.
1. Enzo Ferrari’s final victory – 1988 Italian Grand Prix
Gerhard Berger’s inherited win at the 1988 Italian Grand Prix, two weeks after Enzo Ferrari’s passing, was a poignant tribute to the team’s founder and a fitting way to bid farewell to an era.
Ferrari’s 10,000 points milestone is a testament to the team’s enduring legacy in Formula 1, and these 10 greatest moments serve as a reminder of the Scuderia’s unwavering passion and dedication to racing excellence.
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