2001 Japanese Grand Prix
The Grand Prix of Japan 2001 was held on 14 October at the Suzuka International Racing Course in Suzuka place and was the 17th and final race of the Formula 1 season 2001.
- 3.1 qualifying
- 3.2 race
- 4.1 Drivers' Championship
- 4.2 Constructors' Championship
Reports
Background
After the U.S. Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher was leading the drivers' standings with 52 points ahead of David Coulthard and 59 points ahead of Rubens Barrichello. Ferrari resulted in the constructors' championship with 72 points ahead of McLaren -Mercedes with 94 points ahead of Williams - BMW. Michael Schumacher and Ferrari were already established as a world champion.
With Michael Schumacher ( three times) and Mika Hakkinen (twice) were two former winner of this Grand Prix.
Jean Alesi and Häkkinen drove her last Grand Prix.
Training
In the first free practice session, which consisted of two sessions with a common timing, Alesi drove the fastest time ahead of Juan Pablo Montoya and Pedro de la Rosa. During the first session Tomáš Enge had an accident in the 130R curve. He was unhurt, but his race car was not repaired in time for the second session.
In the second session, the two Williams - BMW drivers took the lead. Ralf Schumacher drove it faster than Montoya. Behind Coulthard followed in third place.
Qualifying
In qualifying Michael Schumacher secured the pole position in front of Montoya and Ralf Schumacher.
Warm Up
Even in the warm up Michael Schumacher was the fastest. He was followed by Coulthard and Nick Heidfeld.
Race
Michael Schumacher won the race ahead of Montoya and Coulthard. Hakkinen was in his last Grand Prix in fourth. The fastest lap went to Ralf Schumacher.
Message list
Classifications
Qualifying
Race
WM stands after the race
The first six of the race were 10, 6, 4, 3, 2 and 1 point (s).