2004 French Grand Prix

The 2004 French Grand Prix (officially the Formula 1 Mobil 1 Grand Prix de France 2004) was a Formula One motor race held on 4 July 2004 at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours. It was the 10th race of 18 in the 2004 FIA Formula One World Championship. This race has become famous for a 4-stop strategy used by Michael Schumacher to beat Fernando Alonso's Renault. Rubens Barrichello finished third in his Ferrari, having overtaken Jarno Trulli in the last corners of the last lap.

2004 French Grand Prix
Race 10 of 18 in the 2004 Formula One World Championship
Race details
Date 4 July 2004
Official name Formula 1 Mobil 1 Grand Prix de France 2004
Location Magny-Cours, France
Course Permanent racing facility
Course length 4.411 km (2.741 miles)
Distance 70 laps, 308.586 km (191.746 miles)
Weather Sunny
Pole position
Driver Renault
Time 1:13.698
Fastest lap
Driver Michael Schumacher Ferrari
Time 1:15.377 on lap 32 (lap record)
Podium
First
  • Michael Schumacher
Ferrari
Second Renault
Third
  • Rubens Barrichello
Ferrari
Lap leaders
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