From 2000 to 2004 Michael Schumacher dominated formula 1 like no other driver in the history of the sports. In 2000 Schumacher had a close battle with rival Mika Häkkinen of McLaren but won the championship in the F2000, winning 9 races out of 17 that year. He was Ferrari's first driver champion in 21 years, since Jody Scheckter in 1979.