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Raced1998
EngineV10
Top speed340 km/h
The Ferrari F300 was Ferrari's Formula 1 car for 1998. Due to revised regulations, it had to be around 20 centimeters narrower front and rear than its predecessor, prompting Rory Byrne to design it completely anew, even though it closely resembled the F310B. It was powered by the Tipo 047 V10 with 3 liters of displacement and roughly 805 hp, paired with a seven-speed semi-automatic gearbox. The car was fast and reliable, but aerodynamically inferior to the McLaren MP4/13; Michael Schumacher won six races and finished second in the World Championship behind Mika Häkkinen. Ferrari also finished second in the Constructors' standings, but laid the foundation for future success.
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Good to know
- The "X-wings" appeared at the San Marino Grand Prix and were banned on safety grounds before the Spanish race.
- The top-exit exhaust pipes, fitted from the Canadian race onward, improved cooling and aerodynamics so significantly that many teams copied them.
- In the Suzuka finale, Schumacher stalled the car on the grid; in the end, Häkkinen had 100 points, Schumacher 86.
- Eddie Irvine finished fourth overall but did not win a single race; he took second place in each of Ferrari's one-two finishes in France and Italy.
Learn moreTechnical details · Development during the season · The title fight
Technical details
For the new regulations, Rory Byrne designed the car from the ground up, while Ross Brawn headed development as technical director. The engine displaced 2997 cm³, with a bore of 96 mm, a stroke of 41.4 mm, and a compression ratio of 12.3:1. Over the course of the season, it underwent two revisions, designated thereafter as versions B and C. The semi-automatic transmission, developed in-house by Ferrari, shifted electro-hydraulically and had seven speeds.
Development during the season
The F300 was continuously improved. At the race in Argentina, a wider Goodyear front tire was introduced, significantly improving handling. A longer-wheelbase version was prepared for Germany and Belgium, followed by a new engine for the season finale in Japan. The most important update came in Canada: a new diffuser, new rear bodywork, a delta-shaped front wing, and top-exit exhaust pipes. Schumacher subsequently won three races in a row.
The title fight
Schumacher erased a large deficit and was tied on points with Häkkinen after his sixth victory at Monza. In the penultimate round at the Nürburgring, he narrowly lost to Häkkinen, leaving the title out of his own hands. In the finale at Suzuka, he stalled at the start, and a later puncture cost him a potential podium finish. That made no difference anyway, as Häkkinen won this race as well.
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Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari F300
When was the Ferrari F300 raced?
The Ferrari F300 was raced in 1998.
How much power does the Ferrari F300 have?
Power of the Ferrari F300: 805 hp at 17'300 /min.
What engine does the Ferrari F300 have?
Engine of the Ferrari F300: Ferrari Tipo 047/B/C 80° V10.
How fast is the Ferrari F300?
Top speed of the Ferrari F300: 340 km/h.
Who engineered the Ferrari F300?
Engineering of the Ferrari F300: Ross Brawn (Technical Director); Rory Byrne (Chief Designer); Giorgio Ascanelli (Head of R&D); Aldo Costa (Head of Chassis); Willem Toet ….
Who drove the Ferrari F300?
Drivers of the Ferrari F300: Michael Schumacher, Eddie Irvine.
How many races did the Ferrari F300 win?
The Ferrari F300 took 6 wins in 16 races.
What are the predecessor and successor of the Ferrari F300?
Predecessor: F310B. Successor: F399.
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