Ferrari F300
The Ferrari F300 was a Formula 1 racing car, the Scuderia Ferrari in 1998 started in the Formula 1 World Championship.
The F300 was designed by Rory Byrne and was a completely new development since the FIA changed the rules before the 1998 season.
Byrne built a fast and stable racing car, which was but the McLaren MP4/13 inferior aerodynamic. The car has been revised several times during the year. At the Grand Prix of San Marino additional wing came on the chassis used, which were later banned by the FIA for security reasons. For the races in Germany and Belgium, there was a version with a longer wheelbase. From the Grand Prix of Canada, the F300 new front wing and a new diffuser received. With these changes the aerodynamics of the car was noticeably improved. Also, the 3-liter V10 engine has been revised twice during the season.
Dangers was the F300, 1998 by Michael Schumacher and Eddie Irvine. With six victories this season, Schumacher was able to keep the championship open for a long time. The decision was made at the last two races. Before the Grand Prix of Luxembourg Schumacher and McLaren driver Mika Hakkinen had reached 80 points each. At the Nürburgring Hakkinen overtook started from pole position, Schumacher after the first pit stop and drove to victory. At the last race in the Japanese Grand Prix Schumacher had to go from last place on the grid, because he had stalled the engine of the F300 at the pre-start. In the race, after a puncture and dropped out in both championships - drivers and constructors - the Scuderia had to settle for second place.