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Ferrari Honors Michael Schumacher with F2002 Demonstrations at Monza

A program of on‑track runs, special livery and race suits paired Schumacher nostalgia with modern sustainable fuel and public remembrances.

Overview

  • Ferrari completed a weekend tribute at Monza that centered on the F2002, the dominant 2002 car closely linked to Michael Schumacher and the team’s championship years.
  • Rubens Barrichello reunited with the F2002 for a demonstration run on Saturday and used his son’s helmet during the high‑speed outing.
  • Sebastian Vettel returned to the Ferrari paddock for an emotional drive in the F2002 on Sunday where he completed several laps and performed doughnuts to the fans’ delight.
  • The team ran a Schumacher‑inspired livery and had drivers wear race suits marked with seven stars to denote Schumacher’s seven titles.
  • Ferrari used Shell‑prepared sustainable fuel in the V8 F2002 for the demonstrations and put Schumacher’s other Ferraris, including the 1996 F310 and 2006 248, on public display.