2001 United States Grand Prix

November 2021 F1 United States United States 2001 SAP United States Grand Prix September 30 Indianapolis Motor Speedway - road course.svg 2001 2001 Italian Grand Prix 2001 Japanese Grand Prix 16 17 Indianapolis Motor SpeedwaySpeedway, Indiana2001 SAP United States Grand Prix https://www.racing-reference.info/race-results/2001_SAP_United_States_Grand_Prix/F/ Racing-Reference February 4, 2022 February 4, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220204084544/https://www.racing-reference.info/race-results/2001_SAP_United_States_Grand_Prix/F/ live Permanent racing facility 2.605 4.192 73 190.150 306.016 Sunny, cool, Air: 19 - 22 C F;Track 27 - 28 C F 175,000–200,000 Germany Michael Schumacher Ferrari 1:11.708 Colombia Juan Pablo Montoya Williams-BMW 1:14.448 35 Finland Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes Germany Michael Schumacher Ferrari UK David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes USA 2001 United States GP https://www.chicanef1.com/racetit.pl?year=2001&gp=United%20States%20GP&r=1 ChicaneF1 December 2, 2023 March 16, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230316190329/https://www.chicanef1.com/racetit.pl?year=2001&gp=United%20States%20GP&r=1 live The 2001 United States Grand Prix (formally the 2001 SAP United States Grand Prix)https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2001/races/718/united-states/race-result.html United States Formula1.com November 15, 2021 November 9, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211109204838/https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2001/races/718/united-states/race-result.html live was a Formula One motor race held on September 30, 2001, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. It was the 16th and penultimate round of the 2001 Formula One World Championship, and the second United States Grand Prix hosted at Indianapolis. It was the first international sporting event to take place in the United States since the September 11 attacks, which occurred 19 days before the Grand Prix. McLaren's Mika Häkkinen won the 73-lap race after starting fourth. Ferrari's Michael Schumacher finished second, while Häkkinen's teammate David Coulthard was third. Michael Schumacher took pole position after setting the fastest qualifying lap, with Häkkinen second. Häkkinen's best time, however, was deleted by the stewards after he was penalized for a pit lane infraction during the warm-up session and dropped to fourth on the basis of his second-best qualifying lap. Michael Schumacher led the opening four laps before relinquishing the lead to teammate Rubens Barrichello. Before his first of two pit stops on lap 27, Barrichello had built up a significant lead over his teammate. Häkkinen used his engine's low fuel usage to take the lead and keep it until his lone pit stop on the 46th lap, when he dropped to second. Barrichello retook the lead for four laps, and Häkkinen led the rest of the race to claim his second victory of the season and the 20th (and final) of his career after Barrichello was forced to retire two laps from the finish due to an engine failure. The final result meant that Michael Schumacher broke the all-time record for most points scored in a season, which he shared with Nigel Mansell. Coulthard increased his lead over Barrichello in the World Drivers' Championship by four championship points in the battle for second. McLaren's performance in Indianapolis clinched the team second in the World Constructors' Championship from Williams with one round remaining in the season. Background left|thumb|The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where the race was held The 2001 United States Grand Prix was the penultimate round of the 2001 Formula One World Championship, held on September 30, 2001, at the 4.192 km mi on Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) road course in Speedway, Indiana. It was the second United States Grand Prix to take place at Indianapolis, which had previously hosted the Indianapolis 500 as part of the Formula One World Championship from 1950 to 1960.September 24, 2001 US Grand Prix: Fact File http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=29448 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040929231344/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=29448 September 29, 2004 November 17, 2023 F1Racing.net The Porsche Supercup and the Ferrari Challenge held support races during the weekend.Herman Steve September 27, 2001 Security high for F1 USGP C1 The Republic Associated Press https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-republic-security-high-for-f1-usgp/135349185/ November 17, 2023 Newspapers.com November 17, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231117204519/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-republic-security-high-for-f1-usgp/135349185/ live Bridgestone brought the soft and hard compound tires to the Grand Prix while Michelin supplied the "Prime" and "Option" compounds.October 3, 2001 The Weekly Grapevine https://atlasf1.autosport.com/2001/usa/grapevine.html AtlasF1 7 40 December 4, 2023 September 8, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080908101729/http://atlasf1.autosport.com/2001/usa/grapevine.html live Before the race, both the World Drivers' Championship and World Constructors' Championship were already won, with Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher having secured the World Drivers' Championship three rounds earlier in the 2001 Hungarian and Ferrari took the World Constructors' Championship at the same race, with McLaren too many championship points behind to be able to catch them.Jones Bruce https://archive.org/details/officialf1grandp0000jone/ The Official F1 Grand Prix Guide 2002 Carlton Books 2002 1-84222-557-X London, England 106–107 2001 Final Tables registration Internet Archive Following the 2001 Italian on 16 September, the Arrows, Benetton, British American Racing (BAR), Jordan, Jaguar and McLaren teams tested over three days at the Silverstone Circuit in England to prepare for the United States Grand Prix.September 21, 2001 Coming Event : Grand Prix of the United States – Indianapolis, 30 September http://www.fia.com/presse/f1updt-a/21-09-2001.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20020222055913/http://www.fia.com/presse/f1updt-a/21-09-2001.htm February 22, 2002 November 18, 2023 Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile Wet weather affected all three days, and teams only got the final day to run on a dry track. Jordan's Jean Alesi led the first day of testing, while McLaren test driver Alexander Wurz led the remaining two days.September 16, 2001 Alesi Quickest at Damp Silverstone – Day One https://archive.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5634/.html November 18, 2023 AtlasF1 November 18, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231118133232/https://archive.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5634/.html live September 19, 2001 Silverstone test, day 2: Wilson flies https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/silverstone-test-day-2-wilson-flies-5049797/5049797/ November 18, 2023 Autosport November 18, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231118133230/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/silverstone-test-day-2-wilson-flies-5049797/5049797/ live September 20, 2001 Testing September 20th: Silverstone Day 3 http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/09/s7044.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20011205232708/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/09/s7044.html December 5, 2001 November 18, 2023 Formula1.com The Williams team tested its Michelin tyres, chassis, and engine at the Circuito do Estoril with regular driver Ralf Schumacher, test driver Marc Gené, and Formula 3000 drivers Antônio Pizzonia and Ricardo Sperafico.September 21, 2001 F3000 Stars End Test for Williams at Estoril https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5655/.html November 18, 2023 AtlasF1 November 18, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231118165935/https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5655/.html live Sauber developed the C20 car for the American race for four days at the Mugello Circuit in Italy, first with Italian Formula 3000 driver Felipe Massa and then with regular driver Nick Heidfeld.September 21, 2001 Sauber End Four-Day Testing at Mugello https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5653/.html November 18, 2023 AtlasF1 November 18, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231118165935/https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5653/.html live Ferrari test driver Luca Badoer spent five days at the Fiorano Circuit in Italy evaluating the F2001's electronics systems, engine mapping, tire evaluations, and components for the F2002 car.September 21, 2001 Testing Continues at Fiorano – Fourth Day https://archive.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5654/.html November 18, 2023 AtlasF1 November 18, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231118165934/https://archive.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5654/.html live September 22, 2001 Testing September 21st: Fiorano Day 4 http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/09/s7053.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20011206050251/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/09/s7053.html December 6, 2001 November 18, 2023 Formula1.com thumb|A tribute to the victims of the September 11 attacks on the engine cover of the Jordan EJ11 car The September 11 attacks occurred 19 days before the race, forcing several teams to be hesitant to send workers to Indianapolis amid security concerns at the circuit.September 12, 2001 US Grand Prix Pending on FIA Decision https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5526/.html November 18, 2023 AtlasF1 November 18, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231118165934/https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5526/.html live Some drivers and team principals publicly questioned the race's viability due to concerns about behavior and personal safety but others believed it had to be held to show support for the United States.O'Sullivan Tom September 27, 2001 The drivers can't wrest control from Ecclestone https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A79149000/GPS?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=f3a5821d Marketing Week 24 29 subscription November 19, 2023 Gale General OneFile 33Freeman Glenn Hughes Mark Mark Hughes (journalist) Straw Edd https://www.the-race.com/uncategorized/bring-back-v10s-when-hakkinen-won-in-his-second-to-last-f1-race/ S7 E2: Indianapolis 2001 – Hakkinen's final win The Race January 12, 2023 00:22.07–01:08.40 20 January 2024 Bring Back V10s The race went on as planned, with additional security measures implemented by local, state, and federal law enforcement to protect spectators and participating teams.September 17, 2001 U.S. GP To Proceed https://www.autoweek.com/news/a2121606/us-gp-proceed/ November 18, 2023 Autoweek November 18, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231118214609/https://www.autoweek.com/news/a2121606/us-gp-proceed/ live Gardner John September 27, 2001 F1 Circus Back Home Again in Indiana http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010924a.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20011223073359/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010924a.html December 23, 2001 November 18, 2023 Speedvision It was the United States's first major international sporting event since the attacks,October 1, 2001 Hakkinen going out on Indy high 036 Herald Sun https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A79699478/GPS?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=f4cae91b subscription December 4, 2023 Gale OneFile: News and no security incidents occurred.D'Alessio Paolo https://archive.org/details/formula12001worl0000bryn Formula 1 2001 World Championship Yearbook – Ferrari, simply the best Williams Bryn Voyageur Press 2001 0-89658-564-6 Stillwater, Minnesota GP USA registration Internet Archive206–207 According to IMS president Tony George, he never considered cancelling the race after talking to Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA; Formula One's governing body) president Max Mosley and Formula One commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone.September 28, 2001 US GP Was Never in Doubt, Says George https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5707/.html November 18, 2023 AtlasF1 November 18, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231118213056/https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5707/.html live Several participants paid respect to the victims of the September 11 attacks by putting American flags on their racing helmets and cars.Gardner John September 27, 2001 Ferrari Honors America http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010927b.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20011128085422/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010927b.html November 28, 2001 November 18, 2023 SpeedvisionSeptember 28, 2001 Teams Pay Tributes to US Casualties in Free Practice https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5703/.html November 18, 2023 AtlasF1 November 18, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231118213059/https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5703/.html live Baldwin Alan October 1, 2001 Formula One Hopes to Build on US Grand Prix AtlasF1 Reuters https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/oct/report.php/id/5766/.html December 4, 2023 April 22, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200422233120/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/oct/report.php/id/5766/.html live The Grand Prix Drivers' Association donated personal racing items to raise funds for the victims.September 30, 2001 Grapevine: Final News from the Paddock – US GP https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/grapevine-final-news-from-the-paddock-us-gp-5054013/5054013/ November 21, 2023 Autosport November 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231121150527/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/grapevine-final-news-from-the-paddock-us-gp-5054013/5054013/ live Eleven constructors entered two drivers each for the event;September 27, 2001 Race Entry List D2 The Indianapolis Star https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-2001-us-gp-entry-l/135340081/ November 17, 2023 Newspapers.com November 17, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231117204519/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-2001-us-gp-entry-l/135340081/ live six of the entered drivers had not driven on the Indianapolis road course before and two were past Indianapolis 500 winners.Knutson Dan September 28, 2001 Rookies Add Flavor To 2001 F1 Season https://www.autoweek.com/news/a2121321/rookies-add-flavor-2001-f1-season/ November 19, 2023 Autoweek November 19, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231119104747/https://www.autoweek.com/news/a2121321/rookies-add-flavor-2001-f1-season/ live Michael Schumacher and Williams driver Juan Pablo Montoya were the British bookmakers' joint favourites to win the race.September 27, 2001 JPM on a par with Schu, say bookies https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/jpm-on-a-par-with-schu-say-bookies-5049593/5049593/ November 19, 2023 Autosport November 19, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231119202100/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/jpm-on-a-par-with-schu-say-bookies-5049593/5049593/ live FIA doctor Gary Hartstein ordered Luciano Burti to rest until at least the end of December 2001, and he was replaced for the season's final two races by Czech driver Tomáš Enge.September 21, 2001 Burti out for rest of season https://www.carmag.co.za/news-blog/burti-out-for-rest-of-season/ November 19, 2023 Car magazine Minardi ran into problems with preparation because half of their personnel did not have visas.September 21, 2001 F1 teams ship cars to Indy ESPN Reuters https://www.espn.com/rpm/f1/2001/0921/1253792.html November 18, 2023 November 18, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231118213056/https://www.espn.com/rpm/f1/2001/0921/1253792.html live The issue was later resolved and the team travelled to Indianapolis. Because of the terrorist attacks, Michael Schumacher was given the option to withdraw from the Grand Prix by Ferrari, who had Badoer on standby to replace him if necessary. He ultimately went to the race.September 17, 2001 Schumacher to compete at Indianapolis The Daily Telegraph https://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motorsport/2715188/Schumacher-to-compete-at-Indianapolis.html November 19, 2023 November 19, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231119104746/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motorsport/2715188/Schumacher-to-compete-at-Indianapolis.html live Dalla Vite Raffaele Piola Giorgio Giorgio Piola Garinei Lello September 17, 2001 Schumi pensa di fermarsi it Schumi thinks about stopping La Gazzetta dello Sport https://archiviostorico.gazzetta.it//2001/settembre/17/Schumi_pensa_fermarsi_ga_0_0109174242.shtml November 19, 2023 November 19, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231119104748/https://archiviostorico.gazzetta.it//2001/settembre/17/Schumi_pensa_fermarsi_ga_0_0109174242.shtml live Ralf Schumacher, his brother, also competed despite calling Formula One's plans to hold the race a "bad joke."September 18, 2001 I'll Drive at Indianapolis, Says Ralf https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5631/.html November 19, 2023 AtlasF1 November 19, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231119202104/https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5631/.html live Some teams modified their cars for the race, with most concentrating on adapting them to the Indianapolis road course.Piola Giorgio October 2, 2001 Nuova stanza dei bottoni per la Rossa New control room for the Red Autosprint it 33 Giorgio Piolahttps://archive.org/details/officialformulao0000unse/ 2001 Formula One Annual European Press Ltd 2001 0-9541368-0-2 Mansell Nigel Nigel Mansell registration Internet Archive564–565 Ferrari and Williams brought technical innovations that they intended to use in the 2002 season. Ferrari introduced a revised steering wheel with four additional buttons, two of which were for adjusting the traction control system. The team also installed a new extractor profile and a rear wing similar to the one used at the 2001 Canadian. Williams fitted new engine exhausts, similar to those built by Ferrari. It also made two chassis available to their drivers but without new bodywork because some bulky radiators were difficult to mount. Jordan installed new Ferrari-style brake ducts on their EJ11 car for qualifying and Minardi supplied titanium gearboxes to their drivers.564–565 Practice There were two one-hour sessions on Friday and two 45-minute sessions on Saturday morning before the race on Sunday.https://archive.org/details/formula1yearbook0000unse_y5h8 Formula 1 Yearbook 2001–2002 Parragon 2001 0-75256-639-3 Domenjoz Luc Bath, Somerset registration Internet Archive220–221 Friday's two practice sessions were held in cool, overcast weather,September 28, 2001 Bulletin No 1: Friday 28/09/2001 – Free Practice http://www.fia.com/PRESSE/F1-GP-2001/usa/news1.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20020423130334/http://www.fia.com/PRESSE/F1-GP-2001/usa/news1.htm April 23, 2002 November 19, 2023 Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile with fewer spectators in the grandstands because of the September 11 attacks.September 28, 2001 Low Attendance for Opening Practice https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5706/.html November 19, 2023 AtlasF1 November 19, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231119202102/https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5706/.html live The circuit was relatively dirty, so most of the first practice session was spent cleaning it and laying tire rubber on it.September 28, 2001 Free practice 1: Schu sets pace https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-1-schu-sets-pace-5049545/5049545/ November 20, 2023 Autosport November 20, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231120090435/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-1-schu-sets-pace-5049545/5049545/ live The lack of grip on the dusty surface meant several drivers lost control of their cars but no one crashed.Gardner John September 28, 2001 USGP: Schuey Tops First Friday Practice http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010928a.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20011223073411/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010928a.html December 23, 2001 November 20, 2023 Speedvision Michael Schumacher set the fastest lap of 1:14.085 late in the session.September 28, 2001 SAP United States Grand Prix Trackside Notes – Day 1 – Friday, Sept. 28, 2001 http://my.brickyard.com/usgp/press/2001/trackside-09282001.php dead https://web.archive.org/web/20011215214208/http://my.brickyard.com/usgp/press/2001/trackside-09282001.php December 15, 2001 November 20, 2023 USGP Indy He was followed by McLaren's David Coulthard, Rubens Barrichello (Ferrari), Benetton's Giancarlo Fisichella, Sauber's Kimi Räikkönen and his teammate Heidfeld, as well as Jordan's Jarno Trulli, Benetton's Jenson Button and Arrows's Jos Verstappen. Mika Häkkinen's McLaren was on the jacks due to a pneumatic valve gear failure, requiring the mechanics to change the engine in 45 minutes to resolve the issue;147 this restricted him to four laps and was 14th-fastest. Drivers continued to tweak their setups around the circuit during the second practice session.September 28, 2001 Free practice 2: Hakkinen fights back https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-2-hakkinen-fights-back-5049546/5049546/ November 20, 2023 Autosport November 20, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231120214629/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-2-hakkinen-fights-back-5049546/5049546/ live Häkkinen set the day's fastest time, a 1:13:387, with twelve minutes remaining.Hinton Ed September 29, 2001 Same old, same old 18C Sun Sentinel https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-florida-sun-sentinel-same-old-sam/135704132/ November 29, 2023 Newspapers.com Michael Schumacher, Barrichello, Coulthard, Jaguar's Eddie Irvine, Heidfeld, Prost's Heinz-Harald Frentzen, Irvine's teammate Pedro de la Rosa and the Williams duo of Ralf Schumacher and Montoya were in positions two through ten.Gardner John September 28, 2001 USGP: Hakkinen Bounces Back to Pace Friday Practice http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010928b.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20011223073417/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010928b.html December 23, 2001 November 20, 2023 Speedvision Fisichella's session was cut short after five minutes after his Benetton car went into the gravel at turn four. Enge spun through 180 degrees at the exit of turn eight due to oversteer. Just as Enge was able to turn his car in the right way, two Jaguars narrowly missed hitting the rear of his car, causing him to stall and necessitating the assistance of marshals.September 28, 2001 Hakkinen quickest in US Friday practice http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/09/s7106.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20011221084327/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/09/s7106.html December 21, 2001 November 20, 2023 Formula1.comSeptember 28, 2001 Happy Häkkinen sets American pace http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=29557 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040929231606/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=29557 September 29, 2004 November 20, 2023 F1Racing.net An electrical fault caused Verstappen to stop his car at the pit lane entry with two minutes left.355 During Saturday's practice sessions, which were held in dry and sunny conditions,Sitnik Leonid November 2001 Гран При США: звезды и полосы US Grand Prix: Stars and Stripes http://www.formula-one.ru/archive/1101/02gpusa.htm dead Formula 1 Magazine ru 11 34-44 https://web.archive.org/web/20021128041639/http://www.formula-one.ru/archive/1101/02gpusa.htm November 28, 2002 November 21, 2023 Ferrari were the only team to test rear brake lights, although no concrete conclusions were drawn from their use.564–565September 28, 2001 Brake Lights to be Introduced this Weekend https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5715/.html November 21, 2023 AtlasF1 November 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231121150528/https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5715/.html live Michael Schumacher set the quickest lap at 1:12.078 a third of the way through the third practice session.September 29, 2001 SAP United States Grand Prix Trackside Notes – Day 2 – Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001 http://my.brickyard.com/usgp/press/2001/trackside-09292001.php dead https://web.archive.org/web/20011215211713/http://my.brickyard.com/usgp/press/2001/trackside-09292001.php December 15, 2001 November 21, 2023 USGP Indy His brother Ralf Schumacher, Barrichello, Häkkinen, Coulthard, Button, Heidfeld, Fisichella and Trulli followed in positions two to ten.September 29, 2001 Free practice 3: Schumachers to the fore https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-3-schumachers-to-the-fore-5049502/5049502/ November 21, 2023 Autosport November 21, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231121150529/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-3-schumachers-to-the-fore-5049502/5049502/ live Montoya lost control of his car's rear while braking due to oversteer and spun through 180 degrees at turn six, although he continued driving without damage. Trulli spun between turns nine and ten before Bernoldi spun backwards onto the turn eight escape road and stalled the engine.September 29, 2001 Schumacher leads brother at Indy http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=29589 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040929231643/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=29589 September 29, 2004 November 21, 2023 F1Racing.net Due to an oil pump failure caused by a loss in oil pressure, Michael Schumacher abandoned his Ferrari on the grass beside the pit lane exit in the final practice session. This necessitated an engine change for qualifying but he remained fastest overall. Häkkinen was faster and moved to second place. Heidfeld, Ralf Schumacher, Barrichello, Montoya, Fisichella, Coulthard, Button, and Räikkönen completed the top ten.September 29, 2001 Free practice 4: Schuey out, but still top https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-4-schuey-out-but-still-top-5049487/5049487/ November 22, 2023 Autosport November 23, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231123085722/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-4-schuey-out-but-still-top-5049487/5049487/ live Häkkinen skidded into the gravel trap between turns three and four before rejoining the track, and Alex Yoong spun twice in his Minardi midway through the race but continued without stalling.September 29, 2001 Sidelined Schu leads Saturday practice http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=29591 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040929231647/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=29591 September 29, 2004 November 23, 2023 F1Racing.net Qualifying left|thumb|upright|Michael Schumacher (pictured in 2005) qualified on pole position for the tenth time in the 2001 season. During Saturday's one-hour qualifying session, each driver was limited to twelve laps, with the starting positions determined by the drivers' fastest laps. The 107% rule was in force during this session, forcing each driver to stay within 107% of the quickest lap time in order to qualify for the race.220–221 The session was held in clear weather.September 29, 2001 Schumi does it again! http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=29594 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040930001554/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=29594 September 30, 2004 November 28, 2023 F1Racing.net Michael Schumacher was unaffected by slower cars,Cavin Curt September 30, 2001 Schumacher's best wins USGP pole C1, C9 The Indianapolis Star https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-michael-schumacher/136144811/ December 2, 2023 Newspapers.com securing his tenth pole position of the season in 16 races and 42nd of his career with a time of 1:11.708 set on his third quick lap with nine minutes remaining.206–207121 He made no further runs, telling Ferrari that he had exhausted his car's capability.September 29, 2001 Michael wants to put smiles on US faces https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/michael-wants-to-put-smiles-on-us-faces-5049490/5049490/ November 28, 2023 Autosport December 1, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231201064047/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/michael-wants-to-put-smiles-on-us-faces-5049490/5049490/ live He was provisionally joined on the grid's front row by Häkkinen, who challenged Schumacher for pole until the latter set the pole-deciding lap.Gardner John September 29, 2001 USGP: Michael Schumacher Captures Pole http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010929b.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20011007072903/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010929b.html October 7, 2001 November 28, 2023 Speedvision Häkkinen made no attempt to lap quicker after setting his fastest time since he knew he could not go faster.Gardner John September 29, 2001 USGP: Saturday Team Notes http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010929e.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20011128103726/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010929e.html November 28, 2001 November 28, 2023 Speedvision Ralf Schumacher took third after a braking error into turn four stopped him from lapping faster. His teammate Montoya, fourth, had handling issues, slower cars on his third run, and made a driver error on his final run.September 29, 2001 Saturday's Selected Quotes – US GP https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5739/.html November 28, 2023 AtlasF1 May 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160527045349/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5739/.html live Barrichello was fifth after failing to slipstream teammate Michael Schumacher on his second run when he encountered Trulli. Heidfeld equalled his best qualifying result of the season, taking sixth. He felt he could have gone faster if he had not had to lose two-tenths of a second by braking early on his fastest lap due to an accident involving Enge.September 29, 2001 Delighted Heidfeld Sorry to Miss Out on Fifth Place https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5726/.html November 29, 2023 AtlasF1 May 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160527054604/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5726/.html live Coulthard in seventh had a car setup that failed to eliminate oversteer on a light fuel load. Jordan teammates Alesi (in his 200th Grand Prix start) and Trulli were eighth and ninth, respectively, due to poor infield performance due to a lower downforce configuration for higher top speed on the main straight; Trulli aborted his final run due to the presence of slower cars.225 Button improved his car during qualifying and took tenth,277 his first top ten start of the season. thumb|Tomáš Enge damaged his Prost car against the turn eight tire barrier during qualifying Räikkönen, 11th, was the fastest non-top-ten qualifier, unable to establish the optimal chassis balance after small setup changes proved ineffective and had handling issues.199 Fisichella finished 12th after encountering yellow flags for Enge's crash, forcing him to slow down during his final run. Part of his engine cover detached on the main straight.277 BAR's Olivier Panis lacked grip and began from 13th. Irvine, 14th, experienced understeer and significant front-end vibration after a setup adjustment for his fourth run, in which he lost time on the banking.303 Frentzen in 15th reported that his team adjusted the balance of his car. De la Rosa was 16th after encountering traffic on his final run and failing to generate heat in his tyres. Minardi's Fernando Alonso secured 17th on his final attempt after suspecting an engine problem in his race chassis on his third run and switching to the team's spare car with an older gearbox.381 Panis's teammate Jacques Villeneuve in 18th drove a car lacking grip after an incorrect chassis setup and tried the spare BAR vehicle.251 The Arrows duo of Enrique Bernoldi and Verstappen qualified 19th and 20th;206–207 Bernoldi's engine developed a chronic misfire and entered the garage to switch to the team's spare car for the rest of the session. Verstappen made a minor error on his first run and was delayed by Montoya at turn three on his last run.355 Enge, 21st, experienced a right-front brake failure on his final quick lap and collided head-on with the left-hand turn eight tire barrier at the end of the back straight. He was unhurt, and his car was repaired in time for the warm-up session.329 Yoong completed the starting grid in 22nd after lapping faster on each of his runs despite car balance problems. Tire advancements meant 21 of the 22 qualifiers were faster than the 2000 pole lap. Qualifying classification Pos Position No. Car number Driver Constructor Lap Gap Gap to the fastest car in seconds Grid Final grid position 1 1 Germany Michael Schumacher Ferrari 1:11.708 — 1 2 5 Germany Ralf Schumacher Williams-BMW 1:11.986 +0.278 2 3 6 Colombia Juan Pablo Montoya Williams-BMW 1:12.252 +0.544 3 4 3 Finland Mika Häkkinen1 1 McLaren-Mercedes 1:12.309 +0.601 4 5 2 Brazil Rubens Barrichello Ferrari 1:12.327 +0.619 5 6 16 Germany Nick Heidfeld Sauber-Petronas 1:12.434 +0.726 6 7 4 United Kingdom David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes 1:12.500 +0.792 7 8 11 Italy Jarno Trulli Jordan-Honda 1:12.605 +0.897 8 9 12 France Jean Alesi Jordan-Honda 1:12.607 +0.899 9 10 8 United Kingdom Jenson Button Benetton-Renault 1:12.805 +1.097 10 11 17 Finland Kimi Räikkönen Sauber-Petronas 1:12.881 +1.173 11 12 7 Italy Giancarlo Fisichella Benetton-Renault 1:12.942 +1.234 12 13 9 France Olivier Panis BAR-Honda 1:13.122 +1.414 13 14 18 United Kingdom Eddie Irvine Jaguar-Cosworth 1:13.189 +1.481 14 15 22 Germany Heinz-Harald Frentzen Prost-Acer 1:13.281 +1.573 15 16 19 Spain Pedro de la Rosa Jaguar-Cosworth 1:13.679 +1.971 16 17 21 Spain Fernando Alonso Minardi-European 1:13.991 +2.283 17 18 10 Canada Jacques Villeneuve BAR-Honda 1:14.012 +2.304 18 19 15 Brazil Enrique Bernoldi Arrows-Asiatech 1:14.129 +2.421 19 20 14 Netherlands Jos Verstappen Arrows-Asiatech 1:14.138 +2.430 20 21 23 Czech Republic Tomáš Enge Prost-Acer 1:14.185 +2.477 21 22 20 Malaysia Alex Yoong Minardi-European 1:15.247 +3.539 22107% time: 1:16.728Sources:USA 2001 – Qualifications http://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/etats-unis/qualification.aspx live https://web.archive.org/web/20220407124519/https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/etats-unis/qualification.aspx April 7, 2022 November 14, 2018 StatsF1 en Notes 1 1 – Mika Häkkinen's fastest qualifying lap time of 1:11.945 was deleted for ignoring a red light during the warm-up session. This demoted him from second to fourth on the grid. Warm-up A half hour warm-up session was held on September 30 at 08:30 Eastern Standard Time (UTC−05:00).220–221September 30, 2001 Early start for F1 in America http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=29638 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040720184227/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=29638 July 20, 2004 November 29, 2023 F1Racing.net It took place in sunny and bright weather, with temperatures steadily dropping.September 30, 2001 Warm-Up http://www.fia.com/PRESSE/F1-GP-2001/usa/news3.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20011109111002/http://www.fia.com/PRESSE/F1-GP-2001/USA/news3.htm November 9, 2001 November 29, 2023 Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile Drivers were slower than in qualifying due to the reduced track temperature.September 30, 2001 Ralf quickest in warm-up http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/09/s7144.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20011207151953/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/09/s7144.html December 7, 2001 November 30, 2023 Formula1.com Ralf Schumacher set the fastest overall time of 1:13.912, followed by McLaren's Coulthard and Häkkinen, Michael Schumacher and Verstappen.September 30, 2001 Sunday Warm-Up – US GP https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5743/.html November 30, 2023 AtlasF1 May 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160527054815/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5743/.html live Some drivers lost control of their cars during warm-up, with Coulthard damaging his undertray mounting the turn five high kerb. Montoya's engine failed in the spare Williams car setup for him eight minutes into the session, dropping oil and metal debris on the track between the banked turn 13 and the main straight. Race officials stopped the session for 15 minutes to allow marshals to clean the circuit.September 30, 2001 Ralf tops tight warm-up http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=29641 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040929231754/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=29641 September 29, 2004 December 2, 2023 F1Racing.net Häkkinen damaged the spare McLaren's right-hand side against the turn eight metal barrier shortly before warm-up ended. He was unhurt. An hour before the race began,Eason Kevin October 1, 2001 Hakkinen gives farewell show; Motor racing 7 The Times https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A78813060/GPS?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=05a8cb36 subscription December 4, 2023 Gale Academic OneFile the stewards deleted Häkkinen's fastest qualifying lap for not noticing the red light situated on the left-hand side at the pit lane exit and overtaking cars stopped in a line waiting for the session to restart following Montoya's engine failure.Gardner John September 30, 2001 USGP: Hakkinen Penalized Two Grid Spots http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010930b.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20011128105120/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010930b.html November 28, 2001 December 2, 2023 SpeedvisionHamilton Maurice October 7, 2001 Feelgood formula hits Indy https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-observer-feelgood-formula-hits-indy/136275193/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20231205051714/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-observer-feelgood-formula-hits-indy/136275193/ December 5, 2023 December 4, 2023 The Observer 16 Newspapers.com His final grid position of fourth was determined by his second-fastest qualifying lap of 1:12.309. This promoted Williams teammates Ralf Schumacher and Montoya to second and third, respectively.147 McLaren did not appeal the penalty;September 30, 2001 McLaren Will Not Appeal Hakkinen's Penalty https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5747/.html December 2, 2023 AtlasF1 May 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160527023113/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5747/.html live the penalty angered Häkkinen, saying he believed it was unfair because his vision was impaired by the low sun's glare.October 23, 2015 Mika's American Dream https://www.mclaren.com/racing/heritage/formula-1/drivers/mika-hakkinen/mikas-american-dream/ January 20, 2024 McLaren Race The 73-lap. 306.016 km mi on race, began at 13:00 local time, an hour earlier than other Grands Prix to accommodate European television viewers. The weather on the grid were dry and sunny before the race; the air temperature was between 19 and 22 C F and the track temperature from 27 to 28 C F.Grand Prix of USA http://dbs.galeforcef1.com/event.asp?s=2001&e=16 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20011204005115/http://dbs.galeforcef1.com/event.asp?s=2001&e=16 December 4, 2001 December 2, 2023 Gale Force F1September 30, 2001 SAP United States Grand Prix Trackside Notes – Day 3 – Sunday, Sept. 30, 2001 – Race Day http://my.brickyard.com/usgp/press/2001/trackside-09302001.php dead https://web.archive.org/web/20011215212616/http://my.brickyard.com/usgp/press/2001/trackside-09302001.php December 15, 2001 December 2, 2023 USGP IndySeptember 30, 2001 Lap-by-lap report from Indy http://www.itv-f1.com/news/news_story.php3?mediaid=7557 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20011106113730/http://www.itv-f1.com/news/news_story.php3?mediaid=7557 November 6, 2001 December 2, 2023 ITV-F1 The pre-race ceremony, named United We Stand to commemorate "the international community as well as the United States and its heroes" was hosted by women's soccer player Brandi Chastain.October 1, 2001 F1 Race Draws Big Names D2 The Press of Atlantic City https://www.newspapers.com/article/press-of-atlantic-city-f1-race-draws-big/136192730/ December 3, 2023 Newspapers.com December 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231205051608/https://www.newspapers.com/article/press-of-atlantic-city-f1-race-draws-big/136192730/ live Callahan Terry Kelly Paul September 30, 2001 Formula One: Mellencamp, Labelle to perform before U.S. Grand Prix https://www.theautochannel.com/news/2001/09/30/030324.html December 3, 2023 The Auto Channel December 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231205051714/https://www.theautochannel.com/news/2001/09/30/030324.html live Recording artist Patti LaBelle opened the ceremony by singing "God Bless America". Singer and Indiana native John Mellencamp performed his single "Peaceful World" from his album "Cuttin' Heads" and then the American Cabaret Theatre sung a patriotic melody. IMS pastor Mike Welch from the St. Christopher's Catholic Church delivered a sermon before the Indianapolis Children's Choir performed the American National Anthem.Baker Andrew October 1, 2001 Drivers take a back seat S6 The Daily Telegraph https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-telegraph-drivers-take-a-back/136192755/ December 3, 2023 Newspapers.com December 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231205051613/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-telegraph-drivers-take-a-back/136192755/ live Buchthal Kristina October 1, 2001 Raising money, rising patriotism D8 The Indianapolis Star https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-raising-money-ris/136196471/ December 3, 2023 Newspapers.com December 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231205051716/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-raising-money-ris/136196471/ live Approximately between 175,000 and 200,000 spectators attended the race,508–511Hinton Ed October 1, 2001 Hakkinen flat-out charges to win C8 Orlando Sentinel https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orlando-sentinel-2001-us-gp-report/136196137/ December 3, 2023 Newspapers.com December 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231205051609/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orlando-sentinel-2001-us-gp-report/136196137/ live with 1,000 free tickets given to off-duty police officers. Most spectators were from the United States, as most Europeans did not attend the event due to worries over possible airline cancellations following the September 11 attacks. Ferrari ran the harder Bridgestone tire compound while McLaren chose the softer option.Allen James James Allen (journalist) October 2, 2001 James Allen's race view: A suitable send off for a top man http://www.itv-f1.com/itv_team/itvteam_story.php3?mediaid=7587 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20011024023343/http://www.itv-f1.com/itv_team/itvteam_story.php3?mediaid=7587 October 24, 2001 December 4, 2023 ITV-F1 When the race began, Montoya overtook teammate Ralf Schumacher off the line on the side of the track that offered him more grip and slipstreamed Michael Schumacher, who prevented him from trying a pass on the outside by driving across him to lead into the first corner.Grand Prix Results: United States GP, Indianapolis 2001 http://www.grandprix.com/gpe/rr679.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20011122042929/http://www.grandprix.com/gpe/rr679.html November 22, 2001 December 3, 2023 GrandPrix.comSeptember 30, 2001 US GP 2001 – Hakkinen wins at the Brickyard http://www.crash.net/f1/racereports_others.asp?feature_id=1199&language_id=1&championship_id=1 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20020426162624/http://www.crash.net/f1/racereports_others.asp?feature_id=1199&language_id=1&championship_id=1 April 26, 2002 December 3, 2023 Crash Behind them, Barrichello moved from fifth to third.September 30, 2001 Lapwatch: US Grand Prix https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/1571954.stm live https://web.archive.org/web/20021023043020/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/1571954.stm October 23, 2002 December 3, 2023 BBC Sport Enge was stationary on the grid due to a clutch issue and had to start manually to get away from his starting spot,329 losing him ten seconds.Cavin Curt October 1, 2001 Race Results D2 The Indianapolis Star https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-2001-us-gp-race-re/136221373/ December 3, 2023 Newspapers.com December 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231205051716/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-2001-us-gp-race-re/136221373/ live Entering turn eight, Bernoldi avoided colliding with De la Rosa's Jaguar. At the end of the first lap, Michael Schumacher led Montoya by eight-tenths of a second, followed by Barrichello, Ralf Schumacher, Häkkinen and Coulthard.Lay-by-Lap: Grand Prix of USA 2001 http://dbs.galeforcef1.com/laps_2001/lbl_us_laps.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040128204314/http://dbs.galeforcef1.com/laps_2001/lbl_us_laps.html January 28, 2004 December 3, 2023 Gale Force F1 The Sauber duo of Heidfeld and Räikkönen, as well as Trulli, went three-wide on the drive into turn one at the start of the second lap. Räikkönen was blocked off by Trulli's pincer manoeuvre (when attempting to pass him on the outside) and damaged his front wing against his teammate's rear-left wheel. When the lap ended, Räikkönen made an unscheduled pit stop to replace the front wing, but he retired on lap three after his left-rear driveshaft broking from colliding with Trulli. Heidfeld and Trulli's cars were undamaged.199 & 225 Barrichello was lapping faster than Montoya due to his smaller fuel load as a result of his two-stop strategy,September 30, 2001 Mega Mika proves point at Indy http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=29650 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040929231758/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=29650 September 29, 2004 December 3, 2023 F1Racing.net and slipstreamed past him on the outside at the first turn for second to begin lap three.Elizade Pablo October 3, 2001 The 2001 United States GP Review https://atlasf1.autosport.com/2001/usa/elizalde.html AtlasF1 7 40 December 3, 2023 August 20, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080820054612/http://atlasf1.autosport.com/2001/usa/elizalde.html live Both Ferraris began to distance themselves from Montoya, who showed signs of tire trouble, delaying his teammate Ralf Schumacher on a lesser fuel load and allowing Häkkinen and Coulthard to stay in contention.Horton Roger October 3, 2001 Reflections from Indianapolis https://atlasf1.autosport.com/2001/usa/horton.html AtlasF1 7 40 December 4, 2023 October 7, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081007142320/http://atlasf1.autosport.com/2001/usa/horton.html live This came just as Barrichello began gaining on his teammate Michael Schumacher. Further back, Button overtook Trulli for eighth while Irvine was passed by Alesi for eleventh. On lap five, Michael Schumacher realized that Barrichello was faster than him because of the latter's two-stop strategy and slowed slightly, letting his teammate by on the inside approaching turn eight at the end of the back straight and into the lead.October 1, 2001 What Happened When It Happened D4 The Indianapolis Star https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-what-happened-whe/136221063/ December 3, 2023 Newspapers.com December 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231205052223/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-what-happened-whe/136221063/ live Henry Alan October 1, 2001 Hakkinen charges back from pit-lane penalty 16 The Guardian https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-guardian-2001-usgp-the-guardian/136250681/ December 4, 2023 Newspapers.com December 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231205052115/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-guardian-2001-usgp-the-guardian/136250681/ live Barrichello's string of fastest laps allowed him to draw away from the rest of the field and lead by 5.2 seconds on the tenth lap. Heideld attempted to pass Coulthard on the inside into turn one on lap nine.September 30, 2001 2001 Round 16 USA: Indianapolis http://www.formula1.com/races/racenews01/usa/race.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20020323002225/http://www.formula1.com/races/racenews01/usa/race.html March 23, 2002 December 3, 2023 Formula1.com Despite failing to complete the manoevure, Heidfeld battled Coulthard for the next eight laps. Between the 13th and 14th laps, Alesi overtook Benetton teammates Button and Fisichella after braking on the inside into turn one, as the Benetton cars were difficult to drive due to rear tire wear.277 As the ambient temperature rose, the field became more dispersed by lap 19. As the tires degraded and cars became lighter when their fuel loads reduced, Montoya and Ralf Schumacher gained on Michael Schumacher by setting personal fastest laps from around lap 20. Because the wear and balance on the Williams cars remained consistent, Montoya's performance on the Michelin tires improved with time. thumb|300px|right|Juan Pablo Montoya leads Michael Schumacher through the infield section during the 2001 United States Grand PrixRalf Schumacher was the first of the leading drivers to enter the pit lane at the end of lap 23 for the first of two scheduled pit stops. He stopped for 12.5 seconds due to Williams mechanics struggling to replace the left-rear wheel because of a faulty wheel gun. Ralf Schumacher rejoined the track in ninth place. Barrichello led by 12.5 seconds when he made the first of two scheduled pit stops on lap 27. He rejoined the race in fifth behind Coulthard after a 8.6 second stop. Michael Schumacher led the next seven laps under pressure from Montoya, who had tried to slow him to allow Barrichello to make his pit stop.Tremayne David October 1, 2001 Hakkinen has last word after demotion Sport 12 The Independent https://www.newspapers.com/the-independent-2001-usgp-the-independ/136250691/ December 4, 2023 Newspapers.com David Tremayne Montoya fell behind Michael Schumacher on lap 32 after losing control of his car in the infield section. As they came up to lap Yoong, Montoya slipstreamed past Michael Schumacher on the inside at the end of the main straight into turn one with his front tires locked through braking later than the latter for the lead on the 34th lap, with Schumacher giving Montoya enough space to avoid a crash. Montoya began pulling away from Michael Schumacher, setting the race's fastest lap and a new lap record of 1:14.448 on lap 35.511–512 He made his only scheduled pit stop for fuel and tires when lap 36 concluded because Williams were unable to take advantage of the full capacity of the car's large fuel tank at Indianapolis since it would have worn out the rear Michelin tyres if they put a large amount of fuel in. Montoya fell to fifth, behind Coulthard, and Michael Schumacher retook the lead. On lap 37, Ralf Schumacher lost control of his car after locking the brakes into turn six, and his race finished in the gravel. Alonso entered the pit lane for a planned pit stop but was unable to continue due to a driveshaft failure a lap later.381 Michael Schumacher made his only stop on lap 39 and Häkkinen took the lead. He returned to the circuit in fourth. On the same lap, smoke billowed from the rear of Montoya's car going through the banked turn 13 due to faulty hydraulics, stopping after crossing the start-finish line.173 Double waved yellow flags came out as marshals moved Montoya's car from the circuit to avoid the deployment of the safety car. The yet-to-stop McLarens of Häkkinen and Coulthard continued to hold first and second through the low fuel consumption of their Mercedes engines and lapping quickly enough to exploit the situation but they encountered De la Rosa, Villeneuve and Alesi's slower cars. At this point, most drivers had yet to make another pit stop.206–207 Häkkinen had waited until the circuit was to his liking and was less hampered by traffic than teammate Coulthard, prompting the latter to make a 9.5-second pit stop on lap 43. Coulthard fell to fourth, behind Michael Schumacher. Yoong retired his car with gearbox issues on the 44th lap.381 Häkkinen lapped faster than Barrichello since his car had less fuel, and he made his only pit stop from the lead when lap 45 concluded. His pit stop lasted 9.6 seconds and his pit crew's efficiency meant he rejoined in second, ahead of Michael Schumacher. De la Rosa and Villeneuve collided at the end of the back straight in turn eight on lap 43 as the former attempted to overtake the latter on the inside. Both drivers kept their engines running and continued. Villeneuve made a pit stop for a cursory examination of his car on the following lap but retired in the garage one lap later with left-front suspension damage.251 Verstappen retired on lap 47 due to a minor airbox bay fire.355 After Häkkinen's pit stop, Barrichello retook the lead and had to lead by half a minute to stay ahead of the Finn, having lost two or three seconds in his first two stints. His final pit stop came on lap 50, when he was over 22 seconds ahead of Häkkinen. The stop lasted 8.2 seconds and Barrichello fell to second, behind Häkkinen. left|thumb|upright|Mika Häkkinen (pictured in 2006) took the 20th and his final Grand Prix victory of his career despite being demoted from second to fourth on the grid for a pit lane infringement he committed during the warm-up session. Irvine was the final driver to make a scheduled pit stop on lap 52, as part of Jaguar's strategy of going as far as possible without stopping. He fell from fifth to seventh. Irvine's tires were almost worn down to the canvas at this time, and the FIA officials took notice. On lap 56, Heidfeld lost sixth to Irvine at turn 11, who held off Heidfeld. Initially, it appeared that Barrichello would be unable to gain on Häkkinen, but he later lapped faster than the latter. Barrichello was 2.2 seconds behind Häkkinen on lap 61, when blue smoke began emanating from the rear of his Ferrari which gradually became larger but no oil was laid on the track.508–511 His engine began sounding rough on the front straight and he slowed considerably. Barrichello let Michael Schumacher through into second on the main straight on lap 70 and defended from Coulthard until he overtook him into the banked turn 13 for third on the next lap. On lap 72, Barrichello attempted to nurse his car to the finish by short-shifting to preserve the engine,October 1, 2001 Rubens: Engine blow 'horrible feeling' https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/rubens-engine-blow-horrible-feeling-5049387/5049387/ December 4, 2023 Autosport December 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231205052218/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/rubens-engine-blow-horrible-feeling-5049387/5049387/ live and score some championship points to keep him in contention for second in the World Drivers' Championship but his engine seized on the back straight due to the loss of oil, locking his tires.121 He abandoned his Ferrari on the inside of the circuit before turn eight after spinning 90 degrees. This promoted Trulli to fourth, Irvine to fifth and Heidfeld to sixth. Häkkinen kept the lead he had held for 23 laps and won his second race of the season and 20th (and final) victory of his career before going on a sabbatical from the 2002 season. Michael Schumacher finished second, 11 seconds behind, and held off the closing Coulthard in third. Trulli was provisionally fourth, Irvine fifth, and Heidfeld, after losing three gears, completed the points scorers in sixth place.508–511 Alesi lapped similarly to his teammate and finished seventh,225 ahead of the Benetton duo of Fisichella (who nursed a blistered rear tire) and Button in eighth and ninth, respectively. Frentzen, Panis and De la Rosa took the next three places. Bernoldi finished 13th in the spare Arrows car after hitting a piece of bodywork from De la Rosa's Jaguar that had detached on the front straight and became lodged in his radiator, causing his car to overheat.355 Enge and Barrichello (despite retiring) were the final classified finishers.508–511 Post-race The top three drivers appeared on the podium to collect their trophies and spoke to the media in the subsequent press conference.220–221 Häkkinen characterized the win "one of the highlights of the season for me" and "one of my most important victories", saying it had been his objective to win the 2001 British and the United States Grand Prix in 2001. He said that he did not overthink victory while running fifth early in the race, instead focusing on his lap times and consistency.Gardner John September 30, 2001 USGP: Post-Race Press Conference http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010930e.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20011223054802/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010930e.html December 23, 2001 December 3, 2023 Speedvision Michael Schumacher called his race "pretty straightforward" and added that he was struggling to cope with slower traffic prior to his first pit stop. He admitted that he was fortunate to finish second following Montoya's retirement. Coulthard stated that he benefited from events such as driver retirements, but acknowledged that he was fortunate to finish third as a result of that element, adding, "you have to take the results as they come." Barrichello voiced his disappointment at retiring the Grand Prix two laps early, saying: "The feeling is horrible. It's very difficult to express what I'm feeling right now. I have shown that whenever I have the chance to win, I'm going for it." Montoya was philosophical, stating he could have won his second race in a row if his car had not suffered from hydraulic troubles, "I wanted to really go for the win here and it's a big disappointment we couldn't finish the race. My second F-1 win and two back-to-back here would have been brilliant."Ballard Steve October 1, 2001 Montoya can't make it 2-for-2 at IMS D5 The Indianapolis Star https://www.newspapers.com./article/the-indianapolis-star-montoya-usgp-2001/136251584/ December 4, 2023 Newspapers.com December 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231205052118/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-montoya-usgp-2001/136251584/ live Trulii expressed satisfaction with finishing fourth and said that he set up his car to accommodate for the laying of tire rubber onto the track surface during the race.September 30, 2001 Happy Trulli Finally Returns to the Points https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5752/.html December 4, 2023 AtlasF1 May 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160527021831/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5752/.html live Irvine set his objective to pass Benetton for seventh in the World Constructors' Championship at the following 2001 Japanese after coming fifth.September 30, 2001 Irvine Confident of Beating Benetton in Japan https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5753/.html December 4, 2023 AtlasF1 May 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160527054244/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5753/.html live Villeneuve and De la Rosa blamed each other for their collision on lap 46.October 1, 2001 Villeneuve and de la Rosa Exchange Blame https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/oct/report.php/id/5765/.html December 4, 2023 AtlasF1 April 23, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200423062504/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/oct/report.php/id/5765/.html live thumb|upright|Jarno Trulli (pictured in 2010) was disqualified from fourth because of excess skid block wear but was reinstated on appeal due to a procedural error. Several hours after the race, the thickness surrounding the rear hole of the wooden skid block (plank) fastened to the underside of Trulli's car was found to be 1.5 mm in on greater than the minimum allowed by the regulations, possibly caused by the loosening of two fasteners designed to prevent such wear. As a result, the race stewards disqualified Trulli and promoted Irvine to fourth, Heidfeld to fifth, and Alesi to sixth.Gardner John September 30, 2001 USGP: Trulli Gets Post-Race DQ http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010930d.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20011006181916/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010930d.html October 6, 2001 December 4, 2023 SpeedvisionSeptember 30, 2001 Jarno Trulli Disqualified https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5760/.html December 4, 2023 AtlasF1 May 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160527082034/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5760/.html live Team principal Eddie Jordan wrote in his 2007 autobiography An Independent Man that he received an anonymous telephone call suggesting the team should forensically review the three signatures on the FIA bulletin because a steward whose signature was on that bulletin was absent from the meeting with team manager Trevor Foster since he had left Indianapolis.Jordan Eddie https://archive.org/details/independentmanau0000jord/ An Independent Man Orion Books 2007 978-0-7528-7534-7 London, England registration Internet Archive Eddie Jordan310–311 Jordan appealed the decision through the Royal Irish Automobile Club,September 30, 2001 Jordan will appeal ruling https://www.espn.com/rpm/f1/2001/0930/1257451.html December 4, 2023 ESPN December 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231205052226/https://www.espn.com/rpm/f1/2001/0930/1257451.html live April 16, 2002 Jordan wins appeal https://us.motorsport.com/f1/news/jordan-wins-appeal/1937795/ December 4, 2023 Motorsport.com December 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231205052229/https://us.motorsport.com/f1/news/jordan-wins-appeal/1937795/ live claiming that the rear fasteners broke loose during the race and caused the excessive wear.Gardner John October 16, 2001 Jordan USGP Appeal Scheduled http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/011016b.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20011115003754/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/011016b.html November 15, 2001 December 4, 2023 Speedvision Three judges from the FIA International Court of Appeal met in Paris to hear the appeal on October 26. The FIA general secretary ruled that Trulli's disqualification should be reversed due to "a breach of the right of defence" since a steward was absent at the initial post-race hearing, a violation of the International Sporting Code. As a result, the stewards' decision was overturned, and Trulli returned to fourth.310–311October 28, 2001 Jordan boost as Trulli is reinstated Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/sport/jordan-boost-as-trulli-is-reinstated/26251630.html December 4, 2023 December 5, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231205052125/https://www.independent.ie/sport/jordan-boost-as-trulli-is-reinstated/26251630.html live Michael Schumacher's second-place final increased his championship points tally to 113, breaking the record he shared with Nigel Mansell for the most championship points scored in a single season by five points.September 30, 2001 Schumacher Breaks Another Record https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5756/.html December 4, 2023 AtlasF1 May 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160527051249/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/sep/report.php/id/5756/.html live Coulthard was now seven championship points ahead of Barrichello in the battle for second while Ralf Schumacher in fourth was another six points behind. Ferrari continued to lead the World Constructors' Championship with 167 championship points. McLaren's performance in Indianapolis secured them second place from Williams in the standings with one round remaining in the season. Race classification Drivers who scored championship points are denoted in bold. Pos Final finishing position No. Car number Driver Constructor Tyre Laps Laps completed Time/Retired Grid Final grid position Points 1 3 Finland Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes Bridgestone 73 1:32:42.840 4 10 2 1 Germany Michael Schumacher Ferrari Bridgestone 73 +11.046 1 6 3 4 UK David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes Bridgestone 73 +12.043 7 4 4 11 Italy Jarno Trulli Jordan-Honda Bridgestone 73 +57.423 8 3 5 18 UK Eddie Irvine Jaguar-Cosworth Michelin 73 +1:12.434 14 2 6 16 Germany Nick Heidfeld Sauber-Petronas Bridgestone 73 +1:12.996 6 1 7 12 France Jean Alesi Jordan-Honda Bridgestone 72 +1 lap 9   8 7 Italy Giancarlo Fisichella Benetton-Renault Michelin 72 +1 lap 12   9 8 UK Jenson Button Benetton-Renault Michelin 72 +1 lap 10   10 22 Germany Heinz-Harald Frentzen Prost-Acer Michelin 72 +1 lap 15   11 9 France Olivier Panis BAR-Honda Bridgestone 72 +1 lap 13   12 19 Spain Pedro de la Rosa Jaguar-Cosworth Michelin 72 +1 lap 16   13 15 Brazil Enrique Bernoldi Arrows-Asiatech Bridgestone 72 +1 lap 19   14 23 Czech Republic Tomáš Enge Prost-Acer Michelin 72 +1 lap 21   15 2 Brazil Rubens Barrichello Ferrari Bridgestone 71 Engine 5   Ret Retired 10 Canada Jacques Villeneuve BAR-Honda Bridgestone 45 Suspension / collision damage 18   Ret Retired 14 Netherlands Jos Verstappen Arrows-Asiatech Bridgestone 44 Engine 20   Ret Retired 20 Malaysia Alex Yoong Minardi-European Michelin 38 Gearbox 22   Ret Retired 6 Colombia Juan Pablo Montoya Williams-BMW Michelin 38 Hydraulics 3   Ret Retired 21 Spain Fernando Alonso Minardi-European Michelin 36 Driveshaft 17   Ret Retired 5 Germany Ralf Schumacher Williams-BMW Michelin 36 Spun off 2   Ret Retired 17 Finland Kimi Räikkönen Sauber-Petronas Bridgestone 2 Driveshaft 11  Sources:2001 United States Grand Prix https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2001/races/718/united-states.html/ Formula1.com November 27, 2017 April 28, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230428022723/https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2001/races/718/united-states.html liveUnited States Grand Prix 2001 Results http://en.espn.co.uk/f1/motorsport/race/2067.html ESPN December 4, 2023 January 13, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160113124934/http://en.espn.co.uk/f1/motorsport/race/2067.html live Championship standings after the race full season standings 2001 Formula One World Championship#Results and standings Drivers' Championship standings +/– Championship positions gained, maintained or lost Pos Position Driver Points 10px 1 Germany Michael Schumacher* 113 10px 2 UK David Coulthard 61 10px 3 Brazil Rubens Barrichello 54 10px 4 Germany Ralf Schumacher 48 10px 1 5 Finland Mika Häkkinen 34Sources:https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/etats-unis/championnat.aspx United States 2001 – Championship StatsF1 March 21, 2019 August 29, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210829222529/https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/etats-unis/championnat.aspx live Constructors' Championship standings +/– Championship positions gained, maintained or lost Pos Position Constructor Points 10px 1 Italy Ferrari* 167 10px 2 UK McLaren-Mercedes 95 10px 3 UK Williams-BMW 73 10px 4 Switzerland Sauber-Petronas 21 10px 1 5 Ireland Jordan-Honda 19Sources: Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings. Bold text and an asterisk indicates the 2001 World Champions. References External links United States Grand Prix 2001 2001 Italian Grand Prix 2001 Japanese Grand Prix 2000 United States Grand Prix 2002 United States Grand Prix 39 47 42 N 86 14 05 W source:kolossus-nowiki title United States Grand Prix Category:United States Grand Prix United States Grand Prix, 2001 Category:2001 in sports in Indiana United States Grand Prix Grand Prix