The 2004 European Grand Prix was a Formula One race held on May 30, 2004 at the Nürburgring. The race was noticeable due to the race strategy employed by Ferrari. Michael Schumacher extended his gap over his rivals to close to 18 seconds in the first 7 laps before pitting, thus exiting in 6th place after the pit-stop.
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“The time to enjoy a European tour is about three weeks after you unpack.”
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