The 2004 Grand Prix of United States

The 2004 Grand Prix of United States was held on June 20 2004. It was the 9th event of the season. The Grand Prix was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway circuit and was 73 laps long. The race was won by Michael Schumacher. It was the 8th win of the season for Schumacher. He would eventually get 13 wins in 2004 and become champion. The German, who drove for Ferrari, finished the race in 1:40:29.914. He had a lead of 2.9 secs to Rubens Barrichello who came in second and finished 22.0 secs in front of Takuma Sato who was third. Of the 20 drivers who competed in the race, 10 retired. Michael Schumacher remained 1st and extended his lead with 2 points to 18 points.
It was the 29th time that the Grand Prix of United States was held and the 5th time at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway circuit.