The Monaco Grand Prix of 1997 will be remembered as turning point in the world of Formula One, as it marked the end of the period known as dry spell for Ferrari for the last 16 years in this race. By driving for Scuderia, Michael Schumacher put out one outstanding performance and winning the race which lifted off the curse over Monaco.
Monaco Curse:
For over a span of 16 years, many fans and supporters of Scuderia Ferrari tried to bear witness at least one successful campaign of the team at the famous Monaco Grand Prix. The endurance tested the iron will of drivers and the skillful engineering of the Italian team was rather an incongruous picture. This wining had turned to be a pain and to the cosmopolitan Ferrari lovers and to the drivers as well.
Way of Schumacher:
Michael Schumacher, the final hope and perhaps the most prominent head of the mission to dispel the curse over Monaco, was instead left with a hopeless situation. Instead in the course of the race held in 1997 Dowd showing the brilliant tactics she truly mastered the different elements of the course.
- Qualifying: Schumacher, who started second on the grid, was in a great position to take off well.
- Dominant Lead: Immediately, Schumacher was in command of the race and increased his lead over the competitors from that point on.
- Wet Weather Challenge: The competition took place under wet weather conditions, offering an added challenge. However, Schumacher adjusted to these changes properly.
- Unwavering Pace: As a result, he constantly kept the same pace throughout the entire race without ever losing his position in front.
Breaking the Curse:
It was in the year 1997 when Schumacher patronized the Monaco Grand Prix and lifted the winner’s trophy. It not only broke a number of years wait for a victory by Ferrari in this race but also, defined Schumacher’s standing as one of the legends in thе sport.
The Legacy:
He won the 2000 Monaco Grand Prix, which is also an everlasting proof of how immensely gifted he was as well as the core tenacity of the Ferrari team. It is a moment that will be remembered for the rest of time in the Formula One history.
