The 2004 Formula 1 season was the 58th FIA Formula One World Championship. It was heavily dominated by Michael Schumacher and Scuderia Ferrari, with Schumacher winning a record 13 races in a single season and securing his seventh and final World Drivers' Championship.
Michael Schumacher started the 2004 season in dominant fashion, winning the Australian Grand Prix from pole position and setting the fastest lap, leading a 1-2 finish for Ferrari.
Renault's Jarno Trulli claimed his first and only Formula 1 victory at the Monaco Grand Prix, holding off Jenson Button in the closing laps after a late-race crash involving Michael Schumacher.
Ralf Schumacher suffered a heavy crash at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's banked final corner due to a tire failure, leading to a major controversy regarding tire safety and Michelin's future in the sport.
Kimi Raikkonen took McLaren-Mercedes' first victory of the 2004 season at the British Grand Prix, capitalizing on a strong strategy and a safety car period to beat Michael Schumacher.
By finishing second to Kimi Raikkonen at the Belgian Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher mathematically secured his seventh World Drivers' Championship, breaking his own record for the most titles.
Juan Pablo Montoya won the Brazilian Grand Prix, the final race of the 2004 season, marking his last victory for the Williams team before moving to McLaren.
