2000 Malaysian Grand Prix

Formula One motor race held in 2000 September 2014 October 2017 F1 2000 Malaysian GP http://www.chicanef1.com/racetit.pl?year=2000&gp=Malaysian%20GP&r=1 ChicaneF1 11 December 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20111002070038/http://chicanef1.com/racetit.pl?year=2000&gp=Malaysian%20GP&r=1 2 October 2011 dead2000 Malaysian Grand Prix https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/races/2000-malaysian-grand-prix/ Motor Sport 21 March 2022 14 May 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210514171640/https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/races/2000-malaysian-grand-prix/ live Malaysia Malaysian II Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix 22 October Sepang.svg 2000 2000 Japanese Grand Prix 2001 Australian Grand Prix 17 17 Sepang International Circuit, Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia Permanent racing facility 3.44417. Malaysia 2000 https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/malaisie.aspx StatsF1 11 December 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20100311234217/https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/malaisie.aspx 11 March 2010 5.543 56 192.879 310.408 Overcast, Very hot, Dry 88,775 (Weekend)Baharudin Zakri F1 NSTP e-Media News: No rest as Sepang gets cracking for March date http://www.emedia.com.my/z/SepangF1/Sepang/News/20001024134345/f1news_html New Straits Times 24 October 2000 20 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20010108005500/http://www.emedia.com.my/z/SepangF1/Sepang/News/20001024134345/f1news_html 8 January 2001 Germany Michael Schumacher Ferrari 1:37.397 FIN Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes 1:38.543 34 Germany Michael Schumacher Ferrari UK David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes Brazil Rubens Barrichello Ferrari MAL The 2000 Malaysian Grand Prix (formally the II Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix) was a Formula One motor race held on 22 October 2000, at Sepang International Circuit in Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia. It was the 17th and final race of the 2000 Formula One World Championship, and the second Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix. Ferrari's Michael Schumacher won the 56-lap race from pole position. McLaren's David Coulthard finished second, with Michael Schumacher's teammate Rubens Barrichello finishing third. McLaren's Mika Häkkinen, started second alongside Michael Schumacher. Häkkinen, on the other hand, was handed a ten-second stop-and-go penalty for being deemed to have jumped the start. Häkkinen was able to return to fourth, his ultimate finishing position. Coulthard, who started third, took the lead until the first round of pit stops. During their second stops, Michael Schumacher and teammate Rubens Barrichello traded the lead, with the former retaining it. Michael Schumacher won the race by holding off Coulthard in the final laps. Michael Schumacher's victory was his ninth of the season, tying his own record set in 1995 and Nigel Mansell in 1992. Schumacher also tied Mansell's 108-point record. McLaren was unable to pass Ferrari's points total in the final race, confirming Ferrari as World Constructors' Champions. Coulthard's second-place finish helped him beat Barrichello to third in the World Drivers' Championship. Pedro Diniz's and Johnny Herbert's final race was at the Grand Prix; the Englishman retired after 161 race starts. Background left|thumb|The Sepang International Circuit (pictured in 2016), where the race was held. The 2000 Malaysian Grand Prix was the 17th and final race of the 2000 Formula One World Championship, held on 22 October 2000 at the 5.543 km mi on clockwise Sepang International Circuit in Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia. It was the second Malaysian Grand Prix in the Formula One World Championship,Goodman Louise https://archive.org/details/beyondpitlanegra0000good/ Beyond the Pit Lane: The Grand Prix Season from the Inside Headline Publishing Group 2000 0-7472-3541-4 London, England 335–344 Malaysian Grand Prix Louise Goodman 9 April 2022 registration Internet Archive and the only one to host the final round of a Formula One season.Collantine Keith 22 October 2020 Schumacher seals record-breaking 10th constructors championship for Ferrari https://www.racefans.net/2020/10/22/schumacher-seals-record-breaking-10th-constructors-championship-for-ferrari/ 16 December 2025 RaceFans Sole tyre supplier Bridgestone brought the Soft dry compound and the Intermediate, Heavy Wet and Soft wet-weather compounds to the race.New tyre compound for tricky Sepang track http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines00/malaysia/s3535.html Formula1.com 17 October 2000 23 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010603113643/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines00/malaysia/s3535.html 3 June 2001 Before the event, Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher won the season's World Drivers' Championship at the preceding 2000 Japanese. Schumacher led the championship with 98 championship points; McLaren's Mika Häkkinen was second on 86 points. With only 10 championship points available for the remaining race, Häkkinen was unable to catch Schumacher.Jones Bruce The Official Grand Prix Guide 2001 2000 Final Tables https://archive.org/details/officialitvsport0000jone/ 2001 Carlton Books London, England 120–121 1-84222-197-3 Internet Archive registration McLaren's David Coulthard was third in the Drivers' Championship, 67 championship points behind Michael Schumacher and Häkkinen, and 58 championship points ahead of Ferrari's Rubens Barrichello. If Barrichello won the race and Coulthard finished outside the top six, he could still finish third.Barrichello wants third in the championship http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns02991.html GrandPrix.com 19 October 2000 24 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20051103062143/http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns02991.html 3 November 2005 Although the Drivers' Championship was decided, the World Constructors' Championship was not.https://archive.org/details/formel1saison2000000unbe/ Formula One – The 2000 Season Mixing Medienprodukt 2000 8-02-253580-X Neckarsulm, Germany 186–192 Penfold Chuck Malaysian Grand Prix – A grand finale registration Internet Archive Ferrari led on 156 championship points, and McLaren were second on 143 championship points, with a maximum of 16 championship points available. McLaren needed to finish first and second in the race to become Constructors' Champions, but Ferrari needed one of its two drivers to finish second or collect three championship points by finishing fourth to win the title.17 October 2000 Points make prizes for constructors https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/points-make-prizes-for-constructors-5022286/5022286/ 20 March 2022 Autosport 9 April 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220409090956/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/points-make-prizes-for-constructors-5022286/5022286/ live Protests against Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's imprisonment threatened to disrupt the race. The campaign group, known as Free Anwar,Protestors Won't Disrupt Malaysian GP http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/sep/report.php/id/2988/.html AtlasF1 29 September 2000 23 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010215213629/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/sep/report.php/id/2988/.html 15 February 2001 were reported in the media that they would use the event to try to bid for Ibrahim's release. However, the campaign's director, Raja Petra Kamarudin, later announced that the event would be untouched.Demonstration will not disrupt Malaysian GP http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines00/japan/s3394.html Formula1.com 1 October 2000 23 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010601151223/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines00/japan/s3394.html 1 June 2001 The weekend was the final race for Jaguar's Johnny Herbert and Sauber's Pedro Diniz. Herbert's switch to CART was publicised shortly before, and he acknowledged that he had turned down an offer to test for the Williams team.Herbert Turned Down Williams Offer http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3085/.html AtlasF1 20 October 2000 24 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010424115516/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3085/.html 24 April 2001 Herbert said going into the weekend: "It's going to be a bit emotional getting out of the car for the last time and out of Formula One. But I'm really looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead of me."Herbert prepared for emotional farewell http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns02966.html GrandPrix.com 14 October 2000 24 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20051129221252/http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns02966.html 29 November 2005 Diniz's future was uncertain, as he was rumoured to be moving to Prost after extensive negotiations with the team.Diniz to stay at Sauber? http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns02932.html GrandPrix.com 9 October 2000 24 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20051113100902/http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns02932.html 13 November 2005 Following the Japanese Grand Prix on 8 October, six teams tested at European race tracks between 10 and 13 October to prepare for the upcoming race in Malaysia.13 October 2000 Formula One Update: 13 October 2000 http://www.fia.com/PRESSE/F1UPDT-A/13-10-00.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20001019075535/http://www.fia.com/PRESSE/F1UPDT-A/13-10-00.htm 19 October 2000 10 April 2025 Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile Ferrari spent the four days with Luca Badoer, their test driver, who tested new mechanical components on the F1-2000 car at the Fiorano Circuit on a wet/dry track.Testing October 10th: Fiorano Day 1 http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines00/japan/s3502.html Formula1.com 10 October 2000 24 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010601151223/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines00/japan/s3502.html 1 June 2001 He then moved to the Mugello Circuit where he tested brakes,Ferrari Complete Final Test http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3069/.html AtlasF1 14 October 2000 24 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010424113410/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3069/.html 24 April 2001 car set-ups, tyre evaluation,Badoer Fast at Mugello http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3066/.html AtlasF1 13 October 2000 24 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010424123710/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3066/.html 24 April 2001 endurance runs for the car's engines and continued trying out new car components. McLaren tested tyres on its MP4/15 chassis at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo for three days with test driver Olivier Panis and were joined by the Arrows team running a modified A21 vehicle fitted with a Peugeot-derived Asia Motor Technic V10 engine. Williams spent three days at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours testing a modified FW22 car with its test driver Bruno Junqueira.12 October 2000 Williams prepare at Magny Cours http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=20635 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040927094727/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=20635 27 September 2004 10 April 2025 F1Racing.net British American Racing (BAR) tested a 002 car with their regular test driver Darren Manning for two days of aerodynamic testing at the Italian Variano circuit.14 October 2000 BAR work on aerodymanics at Vairano http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=20697 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040927094935/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=20697 27 September 2004 10 April 2025 F1Racing.net Benetton cancelled a test in Barcelona but ran at the Silverstone Circuit a week later using new Supertec engines angled at 110° degrees.Testing October 13th: Valencia Day 3 http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines00/japan/s3523.html Formula1.com 13 October 2000 24 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010601151223/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines00/japan/s3523.html 1 June 2001 The Jaguar, Jordan, Minardi, Prost, and Sauber teams did not test during this period. Eleven teams (each representing a different constructor) entered the event with each team fielding two drivers.Formula One 2000 Malaysian Grand Prix Information https://motorsportstats.com/results/formula-one/2000/malaysian-grand-prix/info 20 March 2022 Motorsport Stats 9 April 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220409090956/https://motorsportstats.com/results/formula-one/2000/malaysian-grand-prix/info live Michael Schumacher was the bookmakers favourite to win the race.16 October 2000 Punters' guide to the Malaysian GP https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/punters-guide-to-the-malaysian-gp-5022369/5022369/ 10 April 2025 Autosport There were few alterations to cars for the race since teams were focused on the design of their 2001 vehicles. Changes centred on the requirement to increase the cooling of each car's mechanical components in order to cope with Malaysia's humid climate.Piola Giorgio Giorgio Piola 30 October 2000 Camini, Williams come Ferrari Camini, Williams as Ferrari Autosprint 43 24–30 Several teams opened additional slots on the rear of each vehicle's sides, while the Williams team installed chimneys used at the 2000 Hungarian for the Friday free practice sessions before returning to a conventional design model the following day. Benetton fitted a new engine specification and a changed weight distribution in Alexander Wurz's car. Practice thumb|left|upright|Michael Schumacher (pictured in 2005) the 2000 Formula One Drivers' Champion. There were two one-hour sessions on Friday and two 45-minute sessions on Saturday before Sunday's race.Domenjoz Luc Formula 1 Yearbook 2000–2001 https://archive.org/details/formula1yearbook0000unse_d5v4 2000 Parragon Bath, Somerset 215, 220–221 0-75254-735-6 registration Internet Archive 9 April 2022 The Friday morning and afternoon sessions were held in hot and dry weather.Free Practice – 2 Bulletins http://www.fia.com/presse/F1NEWS-A/Malaisie-2000-1.htm Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile 20 October 2000 24 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010604123433/http://www.fia.com/presse/F1NEWS-A/Malaisie-2000-1.htm 4 June 2001 Several teams reported poor radio reception, possibly caused by the large grandstands located around the track.Gardner John 20 October 2000 Malaysian GP: Hakkinen Paces Friday Practice http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/001020a.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20001206003000/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/001020a.html 6 December 2000 20 March 2022 Speedvision Michael Schumacher set the first session's fastest lap, at 1 minute and 40.290 seconds, seven-tenths of a second quicker than teammate Barrichello. Coulthard was third quickest despite spending most of the session dealing with a clutch problem. Häkkinen was fourth, ahead of Jaguar's Eddie Irvine and BAR's Jacques Villeneuve. Benetton's Giancarlo Fisichella, Herbert, BAR's Ricardo Zonta and Wurz (in his final race driving for Benetton) placed seventh through tenth.Friday First Free Practice – Malaysian GP http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3081/.html AtlasF1 20 October 2000 24 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010424112337/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3081/.html 24 April 2001 Some drivers went off the circuit and onto the grass during the session.20 October 2000 Ferrari fastest in first Friday Free http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=20895 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040927095354/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=20895 27 September 2004 20 March 2022 F1Racing.net Häkkinen set the day's quickest time in the second practice session, a 1:40.262; Coulthard, his teammate, was third fastest. The Ferrari drivers remained fast, with Michael Schumacher second and Rubens Barrichello fourth, despite the latter developing flu symptoms. Jordan's Jarno Trulli was fifth quickest, ahead of Ralf Schumacher. Zonta ran quicker during the session and was seventh fastest. The Benetton drivers Fisichella and Wurz, along with Jordan's Heinz-Harald Frentzen completed the top ten. Coulthard temporarily drove onto the grass at the entry to KLIA Curve when he braked later than intended and went through the gravel to rejoin to the racing line. Mika Salo lost control of his Sauber car and went into the gravel trap at Sunway Lagoon Corner.20 October 2000 Hakkinen has the edge after day one in Malaysia https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/hakkinen-has-the-edge-after-day-one-in-malaysia-5022213/5022213/ 20 March 2022 Autosport 22 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220322203212/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/hakkinen-has-the-edge-after-day-one-in-malaysia-5022213/5022213/ live 20 October 2000 Hakkinen fastest on Friday http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=20899 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040927095409/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=20899 27 September 2004 20 March 2022 F1Racing.net The weather remained hot and dry for the Saturday morning practice sessions.Free Practice + Qualifying http://www.fia.com/presse/F1NEWS-A/Malaisie-2000-2.htm Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile 21 October 2000 24 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010604123433/http://www.fia.com/presse/F1NEWS-A/Malaisie-2000-2.htm 4 June 2001 Lap times continued to fall prior to qualifying later in the day.21 October 2000 'McLaren man' Wurz tops times in Malaysia https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/mclaren-man-wurz-tops-times-in-malaysia-5022182/5022182/ 20 March 2022 Autosport 22 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220322203221/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/mclaren-man-wurz-tops-times-in-malaysia-5022182/5022182/ live Wurz was the fastest driver in the third practise session, lapping at 1:38.318, three thousandths of a second faster than Häkkinen in second. Coulthard set the third-fastest lap. Michael Schumacher was fourth with Barrichello sixth. Irvine was fifth. Zonta, Villeneuve, and Ralf Schumacher completed the top ten.Saturday First Free Practice – Malaysian GP http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3090/.html AtlasF1 21 October 2000 24 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20011128114559/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3090/.html 28 November 2001 An electronic engine sensor failure at the pit lane entry on his installation lap stopped Frentzen from setting a lap.21 October 2000 Wurz surprises in Saturday First Free http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=20959 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040927095557/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=20959 27 September 2004 20 March 2022 F1Racing.net In the final practice session, Coulthard lapped fastest at 1:38.109 despite going into the gravel traps in the session. Michael Schumacher, Wurz, Häkkinen and Barrichello were in positions two to five. Jaguar drivers Herbert and Irvine were sixth and seventh. Jenson Button of Williams was eighth after changing his car's engine that had a hydraulic issue.Button Jenson https://archive.org/details/jensonbuttonmyli0000butt Jenson Button: My Life on the Formula One Rollercoaster Tremayne David Bantam Press 155 2002 978-0-593-04875-7 Bungay, Suffolk David Tremayne registration Internet Archive 9 April 2022 Villeneuve and Trulli were ninth and tenth. Fisichella and Minardi's Gastón Mazzacane spun and stalled their cars after spinning. Frentzen lost control of his car, got beached in a gravel trap and stalled with five minutes left.21 October 2000 Coulthard on top ahead of Qualifying http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=20960 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040927095559/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=20960 27 September 2004 20 March 2022 F1Racing.net The top 19 drivers set laps within 1.879 seconds of Wurz's, indicating a competitive field for qualifying and race field.Gardner John 21 October 2000 Malaysian GP: Coulthard Tops Saturday Practice http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/001021a.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20001206024700/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/001021a.html 6 December 2000 20 March 2022 Speedvision Qualifying thumb|right|upright|Mika Häkkinen (pictured in 2006) qualified in second position Each driver was limited to twelve laps during Saturday's one-hour qualifying session, with the starting position determined by their fastest performance. The 107% rule was in force during this session, which required each driver to achieve a time within 107% of the fastest lap to qualify for the race. Qualifying was held in dry and hot weather. Michael Schumacher took his ninth pole position of the season and 32nd of his career with a lap time of 1:37.397 set with three minutes remaining after a second attempt with a rear wing change was cancelled owing to a flat-spotted tyre. Häkkinen, who finished 0.463 seconds behind than Schumacher due to a car imbalance, joined him on the grid's front row.Schumacher on Pole; Qualifying Results – Malaysian GP http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3092/.html AtlasF1 21 October 2000 24 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010424123717/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3092/.html 24 April 2001Gardner John 21 October 2000 Malaysian GP: Schumacher Takes Pole http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01Formula1/001021b.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20001206005900/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01Formula1/001021b.html 6 December 2000 20 March 2022 Speedvision Coulthard qualified third and during a refueling pit stop when a fire caused by a loose fuel line on his McLaren saw petrol seet into his left eye. He said that the issue could have escalated if swift action had not been taken.Coulthard escapes refuelling fire https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/983299.stm BBC Sport 21 October 2000 24 March 2015 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150404072813/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/983299.stm 4 April 2015 Barrichello, who still had the flu, qualified fourth having been demoted from second in qualifying's closing seconds. Wurz qualified fifth, his best qualifying result of the season. Although his car's engine was shut off due to a loss of power that caused him to slow down on the straights during his final run, Villeneuve set the sixth fastest lap time.21 October 2000 Today's Selected Quotes – Malaysian GP http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3099/.html https://web.archive.org/web/20010424115625/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3099/.html 24 April 2001 25 March 2015 AtlasF1 Despite believing he could have been faster as he slowed through turn 15, Irvine made setup adjustments and took seventh. Ralf Schumacher in eighth lost four-tenths of a second on his fastest lap. Trulli and Frentzen were ninth and tenth for Jordan. Zonta missed qualifying in the top ten by two-tenths of a second owing to braking issues. Herbert qualified twelfth in his final Formula One race and experienced understeer due to an engine change. He was ahead of Fisichella in 13th and Pedro de la Rosa in 14th, who set the fastest lap for the Arrows team on new tyres. Jos Verstappen, 15th, suffered from understeer, resulting in a driver error and damage to a radiator that leaked water in his race car. As a result, he drove Arrows' spare car. Button qualified 16th after experiencing traffic during qualifying and being unable to lap faster as he could not scrub down his tyres. Salo, 17th, had all four of his runs influenced by outside factors, and he lost downforce by following Irvine. Prost's Jean Alesi and Nick Heidfeld qualified 18th and 19th, respectively, due to climate-related performance issues. Diniz finished 20th due to understeer and a tyre mix-up. Minardi's Marc Gené (21st) and Mazzacane (22nd) completed the starting order. Qualifying classification Pos Position No Car number Driver Constructor Time Gap Gap to the fastest driver 1 3 DEU Michael Schumacher Ferrari 1:37.397 — 2 1 FIN Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes 1:37.860 +0.463 3 2 GBR David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes 1:37.889 +0.492 4 4 BRA Rubens Barrichello Ferrari 1:37.896 +0.499 5 12 AUT Alexander Wurz Benetton-Playlife 1:38.644 +1.247 6 22 CAN Jacques Villeneuve BAR-Honda 1:38.653 +1.256 7 7 GBR Eddie Irvine Jaguar-Cosworth 1:38.696 +1.319 8 9 DEU Ralf Schumacher Williams-BMW 1:38.739 +1.342 9 6 ITA Jarno Trulli Jordan-Mugen-Honda 1:38.909 +1.512 10 5 DEU Heinz-Harald Frentzen Jordan-Mugen-Honda 1:38.988 +1.591 11 23 BRA Ricardo Zonta BAR-Honda 1:39.158 +1.761 12 8 GBR Johnny Herbert Jaguar-Cosworth 1:39.331 +1.934 13 11 ITA Giancarlo Fisichella Benetton-Playlife 1:39.387 +1.990 14 18 ESP Pedro de la Rosa Arrows-Supertec 1:39.443 +2.046 15 19 NED Jos Verstappen Arrows-Supertec 1:39.489 +2.092 16 10 GBR Jenson Button Williams-BMW 1:39.563 +2.166 17 17 FIN Mika Salo Sauber-Petronas 1:39.591 +2.194 18 14 FRA Jean Alesi Prost-Peugeot 1:40.065 +2.668 19 15 DEU Nick Heidfeld Prost-Peugeot 1:40.148 +2.751 20 16 BRA Pedro Diniz Sauber-Petronas 1:40.521 +3.124 21 20 ESP Marc Gené Minardi-Fondmetal 1:40.662 +3.265 22 21 ARG Gastón Mazzacane Minardi-Fondmetal 1:42.078 +4.681107% time: 1:44.214Source:Grand Prix of Malaysia – Qualifying Times http://dbs.galeforcef1.com/event_times.asp?s=2000&e=17&p=qt Gale Force F1 21 October 2000 19 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20060811210444/http://www.galeforcef1.com/ 11 August 2006 Warm-up The drivers took to the track at 10:30 Malaysian Standard Time (GMT +8) for a half hour warm-up session in warm, dry weather. Lap times in the session were about two and a half seconds slower than in qualifying because vehicles were fitted with race-specific bodywork and radiators. Zonta set the quickest lap time, a 1:40.032, with two minutes left.Gardner John 22 October 2000 Malaysian GP: Zonta Fastest in Warm-Up http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/001022a.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20001206045900/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/001022a.html 6 December 2000 20 March 2022 Speedvision Both McLaren drivers finished in the top four—Häkkinen was second, slightly slower than Zonta, while Coulthard was fourth. Michael Schumacher, in third place, separated them.Sunday Warm-Up – Malaysian GP http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3101/.html AtlasF1 22 October 2000 19 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20001205172500/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3101/.html 5 December 2000 Race thumb|right|upright|David Coulthard (pictured in 2009) finished second. The 56-lap race that ran over 310.408 km mi on started at 15:00 local time. The conditions for the race were dry and cloudy with the air temperature 32 C F and the track temperature 35 C F;22 October 2000 Grand Prix of Malaysia – Race Report http://dbs.galeforcef1.com/event_report.asp?n=2000102210h42&s=2000&e=17 https://web.archive.org/web/20070503011440/http://dbs.galeforcef1.com/event_report.asp?n=2000102210h42&s=2000&e=17 3 May 2007 15 July 2014 Gale Force F1 humidity was at 60 per cent.22 October 2000 Schumacher wins in Malaysia http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=21055 https://web.archive.org/web/20040927095757/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=21055 27 September 2004 20 March 2022 F1Racing.net Tyre wear was not a major concern for the race.Cooper Adam 25 October 2000 Adam Cooper's race analysis https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/adam-coopers-race-analysis-5021977/5021977/ 20 March 2022 Autosport 22 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220322203129/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/adam-coopers-race-analysis-5021977/5021977/ live Cockpit temperatures were at their highest of the season due to the warm and humid climate and cooling was a major worry.22 October 2000 BAR Honda finish on a high note http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=21088 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040930165237/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=21088 30 September 2004 20 March 2022 F1Racing.net When the red lights went out to start the race, Häkkinen, who started alongside Michael Schumacher, jumped the start by moving early, appearing to stop before the start, and then taking the lead. Coulthard moved faster off the line, passing Michael Schumacher on the outside for second into the first corner. Diniz attempted to pass Heidfeld who was alongside De la Rosa at the second turn, but he overshot the entry and crashed into the rear of Alesi's car, which was spun around and made contact with Heidfeld. Heidfeld pushed De la Rosa into the wall; De la Rosa, Diniz, and Heidfeld became the race's first retirements, while Alesi continued. Both Minardi drivers were forced wide in avoidance. On the same lap, Ralf Schumacher (affected by a major cold) was forced onto the grass while attempting to pass Irvine, and Trulli damaged his front wing after colliding with the Jaguar. Trulli stopped for a new front wing, while Verstappen spun off. These crashes necessitated the deployment of the safety car driven by Bernd Mayländer to slow the race.Grand Prix Results: Malaysian GP, 2000 http://www.grandprix.com/gpe/rr663.html GrandPrix.com 24 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20020102025358/http://www.grandprix.com/gpe/rr663.html 2 January 2002Elizalde Pablo 25 October 2000 The Malaysian GP Review http://atlasf1.autosport.com/2000/mal/elizalde.html AtlasF1 6 43 https://web.archive.org/web/20080820051409/http://atlasf1.autosport.com/2000/mal/elizalde.html 20 August 2008 18 December 2021 When the safety car entered the pit lane at the conclusion of the second lap, the race resumed with Häkkinen leading. Häkkinen let teammate Coulthard pass for the lead on lap three, and he was later overtaken by both Ferrari drivers after running wide at a corner on the same lap. At the competition of the third lap, Coulthard led from Michael Schumacher, Barrichello, Häkkinen, Wurz, and Villeneuve.Lap-by-Lap: Grand Prix of Malaysia 2000 http://dbs.galeforcef1.com/laps_2000/lbl_ma_laps.html Gale Force F1 22 October 2000 24 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20020717182826/http://dbs.galeforcef1.com/laps_2000/lbl_ma_laps.html 17 July 2002 Because he was driving a lightly fuelled car, Coulthard began to pull away from Michael Schumacher almost immediately with successive fastest laps.Gardner John 22 October 2000 Malaysian GP: Schumacher Wins Finale http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/001022b.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20001206061100/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/001022b.html 6 December 2000 20 March 2022 Speedvision The stewards imposed a ten-second stop-and-go penalty on Häkkinen on lap four for jumping the start. Zonta moved up to eighth place after overtaking Button and Herbert. On the same lap, Button lost another position to Salo. Meanwhile, Verstappen began to make up ground, taking 16th place from Gené. Häkkinen took his penalty on lap five, losing around 23.8 seconds due to the pit lane entry being positioned on the outside of the last turn, requiring drivers to take a longer line than those on the track, and he re-entered the track in 19th. Frentzen went off the track and entered the pit lane for repairs on the same lap. Verstappen passed Ralf Schumacher for 14th place. Coulthard set a new fastest lap of the race, a 1:40.679 on lap seven, extending his lead over Michael Schumacher to 3.6 seconds, who was 2.6 seconds ahead of teammate Barrichello. Wurz was 4.2 seconds behind Barrichello but was steadily pulling ahead of Villeneuve in fifth. Verstappen overtook Fisichella for eleventh before Frentzen retired after a power steering failure on lap seven after one exploratory lap and later a loss of hydraulic system pressure. Trulli passed Mazzacane for 16th place on the following lap. Salo overtook Herbert for eighth position on lap nine, while Ralf Schumacher's car began to develop mechanical issues. thumb|left|upright|Rubens Barrichello (pictured in 2002) finished third.On the tenth lap, Coulthard ran off the track at turn six, with grass penetrating his left-hand radiator inlet and blocking the hot air release pipes. This increased the engine temperature in Coulthard's car, and McLaren was forced to amend his race strategy when his engine overheated too much.Henry Alan https://archive.org/details/mercedesinmotors0000henr/ Mercedes in Motorsport: Pioneers to Perfection February 2001 Haynes Publishing 1-85960-658-X Sparkford, Somerset 163 registration Internet Archive Further down, Gené lost 13th position to Alesi, as Trulli made a pit stop for further repairs to his car. Coulthard had a 5.6-second lead over Michael Schumacher by the start of lap twelve, with Verstappen passing Button for tenth. Häkkinen moved up to 14th after passing Ralf Schumacher and Gené in the next three laps. Salo and Alesi became the first drivers to make scheduled pit stops on lap 16. Coulthard made an early pit stop one lap later to clear the debris from his radiator, resolving his overheating problem. He rejoined the circuit in sixth. The McLaren duo were on different strategies, with Coulthard making two pit stops and Häkkinen one. Button became the race's next retirement when his engine failed on lap 19. Michael Schumacher continued to set successive fastest laps, building an 8.8-second lead over Rubens Barrichello by the time of first pit stop on lap 24 after becoming concerned that Coulthard was quicker than him. Barrichello led for one lap before his pit stop on the following lap returned Michael Schumacher to the lead. By the end of lap 26, all of the leading drivers on two-stop strategies had made their pit stops. Michael Schumacher led from Coulthard, Barrichello, Herbert, Verstappen, and Villeneuve. Häkkinen passed Villeneuve on lap 28, however he went off the track and let Villeneuve back past. Herbert made his only pit stop on the same lap, stalled, and rejoined the circuit in twelfth. Gené, Mazzacane, Ralf Schumacher and Verstappen made pit stops between laps 28 and 29. Villeneuve attempted to reclaim fourth from Häkkinen at turn 15 on the 30th lap, but he braked later than expected. Häkkinen made a pit stop on lap 35, emerging behind Villeneuve and Irvine. Coulthard closed to within two seconds of Michael Schumacher when he completed his second pit stop at the conclusion of lap 38. He returned to driving on a set of scrubbed front tyres. Gené stopped next to the pit lane barrier on the same lap and retired due to a left-rear wheel failure. Michael Schumacher made a pit stop on the following lap and retained the lead. Barrichello took the lead for one lap and made his pit stop on lap 41. This allowed Michael Schumacher to retake the lead. Coulthard had closed to within two seconds of Michael Schumacher who was nursing his tyres by the start of lap 45. Ralf Schumacher's team called him into the garage to retire to prevent a failure of a malfunctioning engine oil supply system that was detected by the electronic data transmitter and transmitted to Williams' command centre that lap. Zonta retired a gravel trap with a blown engine that gradually became hotter two laps later. On the 50th lap, Herbert's car suffered a broken right driveshaft that caused a rear suspension failure under braking for the fourth corner, causing him to lose both rear wheels. He went through the gravel trap and into the turn four tyre barrier. Herbert exited his car unaided, and track marshals assisted him on a stretcher for transport to the circuit's medical centre for precautionary x-rays.22 October 2000 Herbert upbeat despite bruising crash https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/herbert-upbeat-despite-bruising-crash-5022127/5022127 20 March 2022 Autosport 22 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220322203217/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/herbert-upbeat-despite-bruising-crash-5022127/5022127/ live Mazzacane was the race's and season's final retirement with an engine piston failure on lap 54. Michael Schumacher held off Coulthard and crossed the finish line first on lap 56 to claim his ninth victory of the season and 44th of his career in a time of 1'35:54.235, at an average speed of 194.199 km/h mph on.Knutson Dan 22 October 2000 Race Report: Malaysian Grand Prix: M. Schumacher Finishes Championship Season With Win; Ferrari Wins Constructors Title http://www.usgpindy.com/press/2000/malaysian-10222000.php3 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010331213648/http://www.usgpindy.com/press/2000/malaysian-10222000.php3 31 March 2001 20 April 2022 USGP Indy He equalled the wins record set by himself in 1995 and Nigel Mansell in 1992.22 October 2000 Schumacher strike rate is better than the best https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/schumacher-strike-rate-is-better-than-the-best-5022087/5022087/ 20 March 2022 Autosport 22 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220322203230/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/schumacher-strike-rate-is-better-than-the-best-5022087/5022087/ live Coulthard finished second in his McLaren, 0.7 seconds behind Michael Schumacher, with Barrichello third in the other Ferrari and Häkkinen fourth. Villeneuve in fifth achieved his third consecutive points-scoring finish and Irvine who was 1.8 seconds behind completed the points-scorers in sixth. Ferrari's race results earned the team the 2000 World Constructors' Championship and their 10th in Formula One.Ferrari clinch Constructors' Title in Malaysia http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines00/malaysia/s3602.html Formula1.com 22 October 2000 25 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010423180935/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines00/malaysia/s3602.html 23 April 2001 Wurz, Salo, Fisichella, Verstappen and Alesi, Trulli (who had a slow puncture) and Mazzacane were the final classified finishers. Post-race The top three drivers appeared on the podium to collect their trophies and in the subsequent press conference. Michael Schumacher said that he and his team were delighted to win the race and the Constructors' Championship.Post-Race Press Conference – Malaysian GP http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3105/.html AtlasF1 22 October 2000 25 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20001213015500/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3105/.html 13 December 2000 He also added that he win with the use of team strategy after he realised Coulthard was quicker than him. Coulthard apologised to Michael Schumacher for his comments about him throughout the season. He also stated that he would not be retracting any comments made concerning Schumacher's driving technique, but rather the manner in which they were expressed.Coulthard sorry for Schumacher blasts https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/984602.stm BBC Sport 22 October 2000 25 March 2015 live https://web.archive.org/web/20030226100505/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/984602.stm 26 February 2003 Barrichello called his race "lonely" because to the lack of on-track action. He also stated that the hot temperatures he dealt with were emotionally taxing owing to his illness. McLaren team principal Ron Dennis congratulated Ferrari and Michael Schumacher for winning both the Drivers' and Constructors' Championships. Michael Schumacher expressed hope that his success in 2000 would usher in a new era of success for Ferrari.Start of an era for Schumacher http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/21297/start-of-an-era-for-schumacher/ GPUpdate 31 October 2000 8 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150420104205/http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/21297/start-of-an-era-for-schumacher/ 20 April 2015 Similarly, their technical director, Ross Brawn, believe that the team may improve more in the coming seasons: "We've got to build from this success and I'm sure we will do and get all the support from Italy and Ferrari that we will need to continue in this vein."We must build on this success – says Brawn http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns03018.html GrandPrix.com 22 October 2000 8 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20051111034350/http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns03018.html 11 November 2005 Ferrari celebrated their wins in both championships and thanked their followers for their continuing support at an event at the Mugello Circuit in front of 50,000 people.Ferrari Celebrate with 50,000 Fans in Mugello http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3126/.html AtlasF1 29 October 2000 8 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20001206161200/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3126/.html 6 December 2000 Häkkinen believed that if he had not received his stop-and-go penalty, he would have won the race. He added that his car was still before the starting procedure began, and that it moved before the sequence was completed.Gardner John Malaysian GP: Post-Race Spin http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/001022e.html Speedvision 22 October 2000 20 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20001206075000/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/001022e.html 6 December 2000 Mercedes-Benz Motorsport head Norbert Haug praised McLaren for their form and work during the season and reflected on the race, "We had the speed again today, but Mika was penalised and got a stop and go. He was on the right strategy, but if you are in the pits for 10 seconds, you are not going to win. He still came in fourth and that is a great achievement. David also put a lot of pressure on Michael, until the final lap and that is a great performance."22 October 2000 Haug refuses to be downbeat https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/haug-refuses-to-be-downbeat-5022112/5022112/ 20 March 2022 Autosport 22 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220322203247/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/haug-refuses-to-be-downbeat-5022112/5022112/ live Villeneuve was pleased with his fifth-place performance given how his vehicle performed at the start of the season, commenting, "We have made good progress and improved the car throughout the season. We have got to know the car better in terms of set-up, which has allowed us to push harder in races and challenge consistently for points." Irvine stated that he was glad to complete the year with a single championship point and that the result highlighted the car's potential, adding, "There is obviously a lot of work to do over the winter, and if that goes well, I think we can start next season in a much better position."22 October 2000 Irvine overjoyed at points finish to season https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/irvine-overjoyed-at-points-finish-to-season-5022114/5022114/ 20 March 2022 Autosport 20 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220320210251/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/irvine-overjoyed-at-points-finish-to-season-5022114/5022114/ live thumb|right|Johnny Herbert (pictured in 2011) retired from Formula One following the Malaysian Grand Prix. Herbert was not injured in the crash, except for a bruised left knee.Herbert Escapes with Bruised Knee http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3104/.html AtlasF1 22 October 2000 25 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20001205201700/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3104/.html 5 December 2000 He expressed disappointment in his late exit in his final Formula One race, saying that "I'm pretty disappointed to have a good race ruined by a failure such as that." He remarked, "I guess it was inevitable that, because I began my career being carried to the car, I would end it being carried out of it. There is nothing like ending your career with a bang!" Herbert left Formula One after 12 years with 161 race starts and 3 race victories. Jaguar technical director Gary Anderson traced the suspension failure to a broken link on the rear right suspension rod. Herbert continued to participate in motor racing in 2001 driving in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the American Le Mans Series. He later abandoned plans to drive in CART and became a test driver for the Arrows team in February 2001.Life After F1: 2001 http://www.johnnyherbert.info/biog/2001.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20150413193044/http://www.johnnyherbert.info/biog/2001.shtml dead 13 April 2015 johnnyherbert.co.uk 8 April 2015 Diniz, meanwhile, could not find a race seat and became a shareholder in the Prost team, helping the team become more competitive.Diniz drops driving duties to become shareholder in Prost Grand Prix http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns03226.html GrandPrix.com 30 November 2000 8 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20051112020951/http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns03226.html 12 November 2005 Race classification Drivers who scored championship points are denoted in bold. Pos Position No Car number Driver Constructor Laps Laps completed Time/Retired Grid Final starting position Points 1 3 Germany Michael Schumacher Ferrari 56 1:35:54.235 1 10 2 2 UK David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes 56 +0.732 3 6 3 4 Brazil Rubens Barrichello Ferrari 56 +18.444 44 4 1 Finland Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes 56 +35.269 2 3 5 22 Canada Jacques Villeneuve BAR-Honda 56 +1:10.692 6 2 6 7 UK Eddie Irvine Jaguar-Cosworth 56 +1:12.568 7 1 7 12 Austria Alexander Wurz Benetton-Playlife 56 +1:29.314 5   8 17 Finland Mika Salo Sauber-Petronas 55 +1 Lap 17   9 11 Italy Giancarlo Fisichella Benetton-Playlife 55 +1 Lap 13   10 19 Netherlands Jos Verstappen Arrows-Supertec 55 +1 Lap 15   11 14 France Jean Alesi Prost-Peugeot 55 +1 Lap 18   12 6 Italy Jarno Trulli Jordan-Mugen-Honda 55 +1 Lap 9   13 21 Argentina Gastón Mazzacane Minardi-Fondmetal 50 Engine 22   Ret Retired 8 UK Johnny Herbert Jaguar-Cosworth 48 Suspension/Accident 12   Ret Retired 23 Brazil Ricardo Zonta BAR-Honda 46 Engine 11   Ret Retired 9 Germany Ralf Schumacher Williams-BMW 43 Hydraulics 8   Ret Retired 20 Spain Marc Gené Minardi-Fondmetal 36 Wheel21   Ret Retired 10 UK Jenson Button Williams-BMW 18 Engine 16   Ret Retired 5 Germany Heinz-Harald Frentzen Jordan-Mugen-Honda 7 Electrical 10   Ret Retired 18 Spain Pedro de la Rosa Arrows-Supertec 0 Collision 14   Ret Retired 15 Germany Nick Heidfeld Prost-Peugeot 0 Collision 19   Ret Retired 16 Brazil Pedro Diniz Sauber-Petronas 0 Collision 20  Sources:2000 Malaysian Grand Prix – Race Classification http://www.formula1.com/results/season/2000/67/ Formula1.com 26 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20141019080248/http://www.formula1.com/results/season/2000/67/ 19 October 2014 Malaysia 2000 – Result https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/malaisie/classement.aspx StatsF1 1 July 2021 12 April 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210412080945/https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/malaisie/classement.aspx live Final championship standings full season standings 2000 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* 108 10px 2 Finland Mika Häkkinen 89 10px 3 UK David Coulthard 73 10px 4 Brazil Rubens Barrichello 62 10px 5 Germany Ralf Schumacher 24Sources:https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/malaisie/championnat.aspx Malaysia 2000 – Championship StatsF1 19 March 2019 1 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200901151755/https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/malaisie/championnat.aspx live Constructors' Championship standings +/– Championship positions gained, maintained or lost Pos Position Constructor Points 10px 1 Italy Ferrari* 170 10px 2 UK McLaren-Mercedes 152 10px 3 UK Williams-BMW 36 10px 4 Italy Benetton-Playlife 20 10px 5 UK BAR-Honda 20Sources: Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings. Bold text and an asterisk indicates the 2000 World Champions. References 30em Malaysian Grand Prix 2000 2000 Japanese Grand Prix 2001 Australian Grand Prix 1999 Malaysian Grand Prix 2001 Malaysian Grand Prix Formula One Sports Malaysia 2 45 39 N 101 44 18 E source:kolossus-nowiki title Malaysian Grand Prix Category:Malaysian Grand Prix Grand Prix Malaysian Grand Prix