autoevolution A Look at Michael Schumacher’s Best Car and How It Dominated the 2002 F1 Season 24 Dec 2020, 10:35 UTC · by Back in those days, Michael Schumacher was chasing his fifth title after winning the previous two seasons, and to help him secure it Ferrari built a car that would become legendary in just a few months. Though it looked much like its predecessor, the F2002 was a completely new design. It was much lighter and more aerodynamically efficient. Its new honeycomb and carbon-fiber monocoque chassis was the work of legendary designer Rory Byrne who made it lighter, more rigid and improved its independent suspension system. It resulted in a big smile on Schumacher’s face after the first test, who was quick to praise the car’s excellent handling.