2001 San Marino Grand Prix

F1 Italy San Marino Gran Premio Warsteiner di San Marino 2001 15 April 2001 2001 Brazilian Grand Prix 2001 Spanish Grand Prix Imola.svg 4 17 Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 3.065 4.933 62 190.044 305.846 Sunny. Air Temp: 14 C F, Track 26 C F 80,000–100,000 David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes 1:23.054 United Kingdom Ralf Schumacher Germany Williams-BMW 1:25.524 27 Ralf Schumacher Germany Williams-BMW David Coulthard United Kingdom McLaren-Mercedes Rubens Barrichello Brazil Ferrari SMR 2001 San Marino GP: XXI Gran Premio Warsteiner di San Marino http://www.chicanef1.com/racetit.pl?year=2001&gp=San%20Marino%20GP ChicaneF1 13 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20071209211557/http://www.chicanef1.com/racetit.pl?year=2001&gp=San%20Marino%20GP 9 December 2007 dead2001 San Marino Grand Prix https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/races/2001-san-marino-grand-prix/ Motor Sport 13 July 2024 13 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240713152707/https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/races/2001-san-marino-grand-prix/ liveSan Marino Grand Prix 2001 results http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/race/2055.html ESPN 23 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20140720045018/http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/race/2055.html 20 July 2014 dead The 2001 San Marino Grand Prix (formally the Gran Premio Warsteiner di San Marino 2001)https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2001/races/706/san-marino/race-result.html San Marino Formula1.com November 16, 2021 November 9, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211109204844/https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2001/races/706/san-marino/race-result.html live was a Formula One motor race held before between 80,000 and 100,000 spectators at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Emilia-Romagna, Italy on 15 April 2001. It was the fourth race of the 2001 Formula One World Championship and the 21st San Marino Grand Prix. Williams's Ralf Schumacher won the 62-lap race, starting from third. McLaren's David Coulthard finished second, and Ferrari's Rubens Barrichello finished third. Going into the event, Ferrari's Michael Schumacher led the World Drivers' Championship from Coulthard while Ferrari led McLaren in the World Constructors' Championship. After setting the fastest lap in the one-hour qualifying session, Coulthard started the race on pole position alongside teammate Mika Häkkinen. Ralf Schumacher from third overtook both McLaren drivers into the Tamburello chicane and retained the lead for the entire race, taking his maiden victory and Williams's first since the 1997 Luxembourg Grand Prix; Coulthard ended 4.3 seconds back in second place. Barrichello finished third after switching from a two– to a one–pit stop strategy. Coulthard's second-place finish put him in the joint lead of the World Drivers' Championship with Michael Schumacher, but Schumacher retained the lead overall because he had won two races to Coulthard's one despite retiring from the race. Barrichello was third, 12 championship points behind the two, but Ralf Schumacher's victory moved him from seventh to fourth. McLaren decreased Ferrari's World Constructors' Championship lead to ten championship points, while Williams moved from sixth to third with 13 races remaining in the season. Background thumb|The Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari (pictured in 2010), where the race was held|alt=Aerial view of the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari The 2001 San Marino Grand Prix was the race's 21st edition, the fourth of seventeen races in the 2001 Formula One World Championship, the season's first European round, and one of two in Italy. It was held on 15 April 2001 at the 17-turn, 4.933 km mi on anti-clockwise Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, Emilia-Romagna, Italy,Tytler Ewan 11 April 2001 The San Marino GP Preview https://www.atlasf1.com/2001/san/preview/tytler.html AtlasF1 7 15 13 July 2024 13 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240713152707/https://www.atlasf1.com/2001/san/preview/tytler.html live Matchett Steve Steve Matchett 11 April 2001 Steve Matchett: Imola Preview http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010411a.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010413221511/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010411a.html 13 April 2001 14 July 2024 Speedvision outside of San Marino which lacks the facilities to host Formula One races. There were eleven teams (each representing a different constructor) with two drivers each for the Grand Prix, with no changes from the season entry list.Formula One 2001 San Marino Grand Prix Information https://motorsportstats.com/results/fia-formula-one-world-championship/2001/san-marino-grand-prix/info 13 July 2024 Motorsport Stats 13 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240713154210/https://motorsportstats.com/results/fia-formula-one-world-championship/2001/san-marino-grand-prix/info live It was the last race before the legal reintroduction of electronic driver aids at the following 2001 Spanish in late April.Brewer Mike 14 April 2001 Montoya can be backed with or without big boys; The Sports Book https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A73206864/GPS?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=2717ed0c subscription 13 July 2024 The Times Gale Academic OneFile 25 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240725003304/https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?p=GPS&u=wikipedia&id=GALE%7CA73206864&v=2.1&it=r&sid=bookmark-GPS&asid=2717ed0c live 7 April 2001 Ferrari Wraps Up 5 Day Test Session https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4056/.html 14 July 2024 AtlasF1 14 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240714061217/https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4056/.html live Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher led the World Drivers' Championship with 26 championship points heading into the race, with McLaren driver David Coulthard second on 20 championship points. Rubens Barrichello, Schumacher's Ferrari teammate, was third with 10 championship points, ahead of Sauber's Nick Heidfeld in fourth with seven championship points and Jordan's Heinz-Harald Frentzen in fifth with six championship points.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 Ferrari led the World Constructors' Championship with 36 championship points, 15 ahead of second-placed McLaren. Sauber was third with eight championship points, followed by Jordan with seven championship points and British American Racing (BAR) on three championship points. Following the 2001 Brazilian on 1 April, almost every team tested their cars, setups, tyres and car components on European racing tracks with their racing driver and test drivers in preparation for the San Marino Grand Prix.3 April 2001 This week's testing http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=24913 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040928154304/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=24913 28 September 2004 14 July 2024 F1Racing.net6 April 2001 Formula One Update – 6 April 2001 http://www.fia.com/presse/f1updt-a/06-04-2001.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010413175320/http://www.fia.com/PRESSE/F1UPDT-A/06-04-2001.htm 13 April 2001 14 July 2024 Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile3 April 2001 Gene Fastest at Magny Cours – Day One https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4029/.html 14 July 2024 AtlasF1 14 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240714045302/https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4029/.html live 3 April 2001 Williams carry Brazilian pace into testing https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/williams-carry-brazilian-pace-into-testing-5009012/5009012/ 14 July 2024 Autosport 14 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240714051518/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/williams-carry-brazilian-pace-into-testing-5009012/5009012/ live BAR, Jordan and McLaren tested for three days in inclement weather at Northamptonshire's Silverstone Circuit.3 April 2001 McLaren back-track on testing new car https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/mclaren-back-track-on-testing-new-car-5009039/5009039/ 14 July 2024 Autosport 25 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240725003304/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/mclaren-back-track-on-testing-new-car-5009039/5009039/ live Jordan's test driver Ricardo Zonta led the first day, while BAR's Jacques Villeneuve and McLaren's test driver Alexander Wurz were fastest on the second and third days.Gardner John 3 April 2001 Silverstone Test, Day 1 – Zonta Fastest in Rainy Conditions http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010403b.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010721161022/http://www.speedvision.com:80/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010403b.html 21 July 2001 14 July 2024 Speedvision4 April 2001 BAR Duo Quickest at Silverstone – Day Two https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4043/.html 14 July 2024 AtlasF1 14 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240714051518/https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4043/.html live Gardner John 5 April 2001 Silverstone Test, Day 3 – Wurz Best in Wet http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010405b.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010721161030/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010405b.html 21 July 2001 14 July 2024 Speedvision Arrows, Prost, Sauber and Williams tested for three days in variable weather at France's Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours. Williams test driver Marc Gené was fastest on the first day, followed by Prost's Jean Alesi on the second day and Heidfeld on the third.4 April 2001 Testing round-up: Villeneuve pips McLarens https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/testing-round-up-villeneuve-pips-mclarens-5008914/5008914/ 14 July 2024 Autosport 25 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240725071203/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/testing-round-up-villeneuve-pips-mclarens-5008914/5008914/ live 5 April 2001 Heidfeld Sets the Pace at Magny Cours – Final Day https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4047/.html 14 July 2024 AtlasF1 14 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240714053729/https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4047/.html live Benetton tested for three days at Spain's Circuito de Jerez,3 April 2001 Benetton opt for Jerez workout http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=24935 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040928154344/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=24935 28 September 2004 14 July 2024 F1Racing.net with Jaguar joining on the second and third days. Ferrari tested for five days at its private Fiorano Circuit in Italy, with test driver Luca Badoer developing traction control systems in an F1-2000 car for the Spanish Grand Prix. Michael Schumacher tested tyre and aerodynamic developments in an F2001 car for three days for the race in Imola.Gardner John 7 April 2001 Fiorano Test, Day 5 – Pre-Imola Test Wraps http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010407a.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010413171944/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010407a.html 13 April 2001 14 July 2024 Speedvision Arrows collected aerodynamic data from driver Jonny Kane during straight line speed testing at France's Lurcy-Lévis track.6 April 2001 Arrows start at Lurcy Levis http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=24990 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040928154504/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=24990 28 September 2004 14 July 2024 F1Racing.net Minardi did not test since it was awaiting the arrival of equipment from Brazil. After Michael Schumacher won the first two races in Australia and Malaysia, Coulthard won in Brazil by passing Schumacher in the race, trailing the latter by six championship points and ending his six-race win streak.Allsop Derick 12 April 2001 Motor racing: Ferrari fear Montoya and Coulthard The Independent 23 311880955Gordon Ian 13 April 2001 Motor racing: Coulthard watching mirrors; Formula One https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A73294692/GPS?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=fa39676b subscription 13 July 2001 Birmingham Post 27 Gale OneFile: News 25 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240725003306/https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?p=GPS&u=wikipedia&id=GALE%7CA73294692&v=2.1&it=r&sid=bookmark-GPS&asid=fa39676b live Coulthard stated he was satisfied with how the first three races went and spoke about his prospects of victory at Imola, "I have won here before and there is no reason why I cannot do so again." Michael Schumacher, the pre-race bookmakers' favourite, acknowledged that it was normal to not win every race in a season and said his team could return to form at Imola.12 April 2001 Schumacher Heeds Brazilian Warning https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4080/.html 13 July 2024 AtlasF1 13 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240713141249/https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4080/.html live Williams won six races at Imola in the 1990s.Batten Garren 13 April 2001 Ferrari Back On Home Ground The Canberra Times 14 1016098719 Driver Juan Pablo Montoya was acquainted with Imola from International Formula 3000 in 1998 and felt his car would be suited to the circuit but not performing as well as in Brazil, adding, "I have only been here once before in my life. It doesn't make a great difference, but it does help a little bit."12 April 2001 Montoya: "There's a lot more to come" https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/montoya-theres-a-lot-more-to-come-5008376/5008376/ 13 July 2024 Autosport 13 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240713145210/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/montoya-theres-a-lot-more-to-come-5008376/5008376/ live 12 April 2001 Montoya Looks Forward to Winning Future https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4079/.html 13 July 2024 AtlasF1 Reuters 13 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240713145210/https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4079/.html live Multiple teams updated their cars for the race, while several squads experimented with different brake ducts for improved cooling and installed downforce-reliant aerodynamic packages.Piola Giorgio 17–23 April 2001 Fermento al... BAR Buzz at... BAR Autosprint it 16 58–61 Giorgio Piolahttps://archive.org/details/officialformulao0000unse/ 2001 Formula One Annual European Press Ltd 2001 0-9541368-0-2 Mansell Nigel Nigel Mansell registration Internet Archive536–537 After being outpowered by the BMW engine, Ferrari created a more powerful Type 050 V10 engine by increasing its revolutions per minute limit.Young Ron 13 April 2001 Schu: Ferrari fears nothing https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A104791973/GPS?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=e135b0c9 subscription 14 July 2024 Herald Sun Gale OneFile: News 25 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240725003308/https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?p=GPS&u=wikipedia&id=GALE%7CA104791973&v=2.1&it=r&sid=bookmark-GPS&asid=e135b0c9 live Henry Alan 13 April 2001 Motor Racing: Schumacher prepares for power games The Guardian 245653770 Alan Henry McLaren made various changes to the MP4-16 to improve its handling when mounting kerbs. It also debuted a redesigned rear wing and a stronger Mercedes V10 engine. BAR modified the 003's bodywork to incorporate new wings and narrower side flip-ups in the rear wheel.536–537 Arrows fitted a front wing with a wider flap to increase downforce while Jos Verstappen's car had a minor suspension modification made of steel rather than carbon fibre due to a lack of time. Sauber did not modify their car nor use Brembo calipers or power steering because they had not been thoroughly tested. Prost modified the front wing's endplate flip-ups since they damaged the front tyres when the cars were carried into the garage on full-lock. Minardi lacked a revised aerodynamic package as their cars arrived late from Brazil.536–537 Practice The race was preceded by four practice sessions, two one-hour sessions on Friday and two 45-minute sessions on Saturday.https://archive.org/details/formula1yearbook0000unse_y5h8 Formula 1 Yearbook 2001–2002 Parragon 2001 0-75256-639-3 Domenjoz Luc Bath, Somerset Sporting regulations registration Internet Archive220–221 The first practice session began on a damp, wet track after overnight rain had left parts of the circuit wet, causing spray to be raised off the ground due to the inclement weather. Drivers used wet-weather tyres at first, but lap times improved as the circuit dried swiftly, and they switched to slicks late in practice.13 April 2001 Free Practice 1: Barrichello on top https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-1-barrichello-on-top-5008322/5008322/ 17 July 2024 Autosport 17 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240717061854/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-1-barrichello-on-top-5008322/5008322/ live 13 April 2001 Barrichello leads in Imola http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=25168 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040928165901/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=25168 28 September 2004 17 July 2024 F1Racing.netMakkaveev Vladimir June 2001 Гран При Сан-Марино: обыкновенное чудо San Marino Grand Prix: An Ordinary Miracle http://www.formula-one.ru/archive/0601/01gpsan.htm dead Formula 1 Magazine ru 22–32 https://web.archive.org/web/20030501152657/http://www.formula-one.ru/archive/0601/01gpsan.htm 1 May 2003 9 July 2024 6 thumb|upright|Juan Pablo Montoya (pictured in 2002) had his running restricted in Friday practice due to an engine problem.|alt=Juan Pablo Montoya in 2002 Barrichello recorded the fastest time of 1:31.998, ahead of teammate Michael Schumacher. McLaren's Mika Häkkinen and Coulthard were third and fourth, followed by the Jordan pairing of Jarno Trulli and Frentzen, Sauber's Kimi Räikkönen, BAR's Olivier Panis, Jaguar's Eddie Irvine and Panis's teammate Villeneuve in fifth to tenth.13 April 2001 Friday First Free Practice – San Marino GP https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4082/.html 17 July 2024 AtlasF1 10 May 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510131952/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4082/.html live Three drivers lost control of their cars at the wet turn 17 during the session. Verstappen was unable to set a lap time when his car stopped, owing to a drop in fuel pressure on his first lap after leaving the pit lane.343 Minardi's Fernando Alonso stopped his car on track with a hydraulic issue that resulted in a gearbox malfunction.Schumacher fastest in Imola Friday practice http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/04/s5177.html Formula1.com 13 April 2001 17 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20010417000310/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/04/s5177.html 17 April 2001 deadFree Practice http://www.fia.com/PRESSE/F1-GP-2001/Saint-Marin/news1.htm Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile 13 April 2001 17 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20010509020913/http://www.fia.com/PRESSE/F1-GP-2001/Saint-Marin/news1.htm 9 May 2001 dead The track had dried sufficiently after the first session, allowing teams to mount slick tyres on their cars for the second session, which provided a more accurate indicator of the pace of drivers. With around 15 minutes to go, Michael Schumacher set the day's quickest time of 1:25.095, with his teammate Barrichello second. Williams's Ralf Schumacher, Häkkinen, Panis, Räikkönen, Irvine, Villeneuve, Trulli and Jaguar's Luciano Burti were in the next eight placings.Free practice 2: Ferrari lock-out https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-2-ferrari-lock-out-5008304/5008304/ Autosport 13 April 2001 17 July 2024 17 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240717072430/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-2-ferrari-lock-out-5008304/5008304/ liveFerrari lead at home http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=25169 F1Racing.net 13 April 2001 17 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20050131114231/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=25169 31 January 2005 dead Coulthard went off the circuit after losing control of his car and becoming stuck in the Acque Minerali corner's gravel trap with 13 minutes left in the session due to a gear selection issue.Henry Alan Alan Henry Coulthard downbeat after gravel travels https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-guardian-coulthard-downbeat-after-gr/153344331/ The Guardian 5 14 April 2001 15 July 2024 Newspapers.com live 28 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240828203156/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-guardian-coulthard-downbeat-after-gr/153344331/Gardner John San Marino GP: Ferraris Dominate Friday Practice http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010413a.html Speedvision 13 April 2001 17 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20010416235108/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01Formula1/010413a.html 16 April 2001 dead This meant McLaren's engineers worked overnight to repair Coulthard's car.Eason Kevin 16 April 2001 Kevin Eason's guide to how the teams performed in the fourth round at Imola; Motor racing:San Marino Grand Prix https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A73289440/GPS?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=d7dd21b0 subscription 23 July 2024 The Times 3 Gale Academic OneFile 25 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240725003313/https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?p=GPS&u=wikipedia&id=GALE%7CA73289440&v=2.1&it=r&sid=bookmark-GPS&asid=d7dd21b0 live Montoya suffered an engine problem caused by a piece of gauze dropping into the engine early in the session. He was unable to continue driving as the Williams engineers replaced the engine in his car. The third practice session on Saturday morning was cold and wet due to overnight rain,Benson Andrew Ferrari dominate at Imola http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/formula_one/newsid_1276000/1276727.stm BBC Sport 14 April 2001 19 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20010417000013/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/formula_one/newsid_1276000/1276727.stm 17 April 2001 dead resulting in lap times that were around 11 seconds slower than the 2000 pole position lap time.Imola, free practice 3: Ferrari warms the tifosi https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/imola-free-practice-3-ferrari-warms-the-tifosi-5008201/5008201/ Autosport 14 April 2001 18 July 2024 18 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240718070635/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/imola-free-practice-3-ferrari-warms-the-tifosi-5008201/5008201/ live The cooler air caused the track to dry slowly. Michael Schumacher lapped fastest at 1:35.633, followed by his teammate Barrichello. Häkkinen, Coulthard, Trulli, Frentzen, Räikkönen, Heidfeld, Villeneuve, and Montoya rounded out the top ten.Saturday First Free Practice – San Marino GP https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4098/.html AtlasF1 14 April 2001 18 July 2024 10 May 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510130227/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4098/.html live Several drivers were taken off guard on the wet track as their cars lost traction. Ferrari front row lockout in Saturday practice http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/04/s5196.html Formula1.com 14 April 2001 19 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20010610050156/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/04/s5196.html 10 June 2001 deadFerrari sail to the top http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=25222 F1Racing.net 14 April 2001 18 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20040928154917/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=25222 28 September 2004 dead On his second lap of the session,Gardner John San Marino GP: Ferraris Lead Wet Saturday Practice http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010414a.html Speedvision 14 April 2001 18 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20010825131409/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010414a.html 25 August 2001 dead Burti lost control of his car's rear entering Tosa corner, severely damaging the front suspension hitting the tyre barrier. Burti exited the car unhurt, although he did not compete in the final session because his mechanics repaired the vehicle before qualifying. It became sunny for the final session as the circuit gradually dried, and nearly every driver lapped faster than the previous session. Most drivers used wet-weather tyres, and some lost control of their car on the wet circuit.Ferrari lead ahead of Qualifying http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=25224 F1Racing.net 14 April 2001 18 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20040928154920/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=25224 28 September 2004 dead Michael Schumacher set the fastest lap of 1:30.737, followed by teammate Barrichello in second. Coulthard, Räikkönen, Frentzen, Heidfeld, Ralf Schumacher, Panis, Arrows's Enrique Bernoldi and Häkkinen occupied positions three to ten.Saturday Second Free Practice – San Marino GP https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4100/.html AtlasF1 Reuters 14 April 2001 18 July 2024 10 May 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510125927/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4100/.html live Qualifying thumb|right|upright|alt=David Coulthard in 2007|David Coulthard (pictured in 2007) took the eleventh pole position of his career in qualifying. Each driver was limited to twelve laps during Saturday's one-hour qualifying session, with the starting order determined by their fastest laps. The 107% rule was in force during this session, which required each driver to set a time within 107% of the fastest lap to qualify for the race.220–221 The track had dried sufficiently after practice ended but was still damp in some places.McLaren back in front at Imola http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=25227 F1Racing.net 14 April 2001 19 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20041108103748/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=25227 8 November 2004 dead There were dark clouds over Imola just before qualifying began, so most drivers, except Coulthard, set lap times early in case it rained.Imola qualifying: DC ends Schuey pole streak https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/imola-qualifying-dc-ends-schuey-pole-streak-5008132/5008132/ Autosport 14 April 2001 19 July 2024 25 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240725003821/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/imola-qualifying-dc-ends-schuey-pole-streak-5008132/5008132/ liveGardner John San Marino GP: McLarens Sweep Qualifying http://speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010414b.html Speedvision 14 April 2001 19 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20010416231346/http://speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010414b.html 16 April 2001 dead As the course dried, lap times improved as the surface provided more grip to cars.Hamilton Maurice Coulthard stunner https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-observer-coulthard-stunner-the-obs/153344893/ The Observer 14 15 April 2001 15 August 2024 Newspapers.com live 28 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240828203235/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-observer-coulthard-stunner-the-obs/153344893/ Coulthard adjusted his car's setup for his final run after rear-end stability issuesTremayne David David Tremayne Coulthard's prospects stay bright https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-independent-coulthards-prospects-st/153345250/ The Independent on Sunday S16 15 April 2001 15 August 2024 Newspapers.com live 28 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240828203158/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-independent-coulthards-prospects-st/153345250/Free Practice + Qualifying http://www.fia.com/PRESSE/F1-GP-2001/Saint-Marin/news2.htm Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile 14 April 2001 20 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20010509021233/http://www.fia.com/PRESSE/F1-GP-2001/Saint-Marin/news2.htm 9 May 2001 dead and took the 11th pole position of his career with a time of 1:23.054 on his final qualifying lap late on.Elizalde Pablo The San Marino GP Review https://www.atlasf1.com/2001/san/elizalde.html AtlasF1 7 16 18 April 2001 22 July 2024 24 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240724234105/https://www.atlasf1.com/2001/san/elizalde.html liveCollings Timothy Coulthard grabs initiative https://www.newspapers.com/article/sunday-telegraph-coulthard-grabs-initati/153345529/ The Daily Telegraph S9 15 April 2001 15 August 2024 Newspapers.com live 28 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240828203158/https://www.newspapers.com/article/sunday-telegraph-coulthard-grabs-initati/153345529/ He broke Villeneuve's outright track lap record from 1997 and prevented Michael Schumacher from equalling Ayrton Senna's record of eight consecutive poles set between the 1988 and 1989 seasons.Gordon Ian Motor Racing: Coulthard puts heat on Schu; Spanish Grand Prix https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A73306879/GPS?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=741fbea9 Sports Argus 9 15 April 2001 20 July 2024 Gale OneFile: News subscription 24 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240724235121/https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?p=GPS&u=wikipedia&id=GALE%7CA73306879&v=2.1&it=r&sid=bookmark-GPS&asid=741fbea9 live Coulthard was 0.228 seconds faster than teammate Häkkinen in the final runs, setting his time late in qualifying's final runs.Benson Andrew Coulthard clinches pole https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/1277094.stm BBC Sport 14 April 2001 19 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20010417000356/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/formula_one/newsid_1277000/1277094.stm 17 April 2001 live Ralf Schumacher qualified third, feeling his Michelin tyres were quite competitive. The Ferraris of Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello took fourth and sixth, respectively, after choosing the slower, more durable harder Bridgestone tyre compound over the better-performing softer option because they believed the softer tyres to wear too quickly and expected inclement weather for the race.109 Michael Schumacher, who adjusted the rear wing settings to increase downforce, lost time through two driver errors, while Barrichello was delayed by slower cars. Trulli took his time and separated the Ferraris, qualifying fifth with a late lap. Montoya, seventh, lost seven-tenths of a second by going wide onto the grass at the Variante Alta chicane on his final run.161Today's Selected Quotes – San Marino GP https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4111/.html AtlasF1 14 April 2001 19 July 2024 10 May 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510130815/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4111/.html live Panis was pleased with the improvements to his car and took eighth. Frentzen was hampered on his second run by Tarso Marques's Minardi car, and on his third run, his car developed understeer, leaving him ninth. Räikkönen qualified ahead of teammate Heidfeld for the first time in 2001, securing tenth after running across the grass after braking too early for the final turn.187, 213 Villeneuve in 11th was the fastest driver to not qualify in the top ten due to slower cars on his final run.239 Heidfeld took 12th after encountering slower vehicles on his penultimate run and losing time on his final run due to understeer and car balance issues.187 Irvine took 13th since his Jaguar could not adequately load the tyres. Alesi, 14th, drove a car that was sensitive to setup changes and changing track conditions. Burti was the slower Jaguar driver in 15th due to a slow gearbox downshift and a misfiring engine, causing him to go onto the grass at turn three during his final run.291, 317 Bernoldi and Verstappen qualified 16th and 17th for Arrows, respectively. A technical issue affected Bernoldi's third run, and Verstappen's last run was in the spare Arrows car due to an engine-related electrical fault.343 Alonso took 18th after his team switched car settings. Benetton's Giancarlo Fisichella qualified 19th, and his teammate Jenson Button took 21st. On their last runs, both drivers were plagued by errors, a lack of grip, and slower cars, preventing them from lapping faster. Gastón Mazzacane was 20th for Prost after losing speed in the slower corners and his car's performance deteriorated.317 Marques completed the starting order in 22nd; he failed to find a suitable car setup, and on his final run, a slow front-left puncture developed.369 Qualifying classification Pos Position No Car number Driver Constructor Lap Gap Gap to the fastest driver Grid Final grid position 1 4 UK David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes 1:23.054 — 1 2 3 Finland Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes 1:23.282 +0.228 2 3 5 Germany Ralf Schumacher Williams-BMW 1:23.357 +0.303 3 4 1 Germany Michael Schumacher Ferrari 1:23.593 +0.539 4 5 12 Italy Jarno Trulli Jordan-Honda 1:23.658 +0.604 5 6 2 Brazil Rubens Barrichello Ferrari 1:23.786 +0.732 6 7 6 Colombia Juan Pablo Montoya Williams-BMW 1:24.141 +1.087 7 8 9 France Olivier Panis BAR-Honda 1:24.213 +1.159 8 9 11 Germany Heinz-Harald Frentzen Jordan-Honda 1:24.436 +1.382 9 10 17 Finland Kimi Räikkönen Sauber-Petronas 1:24.671 +1.617 10 11 10 Canada Jacques Villeneuve BAR-Honda 1:24.769 +1.715 11 12 16 Germany Nick Heidfeld Sauber-Petronas 1:25.007 +1.953 12 13 18 UK Eddie Irvine Jaguar-Cosworth 1:25.392 +2.338 13 14 22 France Jean Alesi Prost-Acer 1:25.411 +2.357 14 15 19 Brazil Luciano Burti Jaguar-Cosworth 1:25.572 +2.518 15 16 15 Brazil Enrique Bernoldi Arrows-Asiatech 1:25.872 +2.818 16 17 14 Netherlands Jos Verstappen Arrows-Asiatech 1:26.062 +3.008 17 18 21 Spain Fernando Alonso Minardi-European 1:26.855 +3.801 18 19 7 Italy Giancarlo Fisichella Benetton-Renault 1:26.902 +3.848 19 20 23 Argentina Gastón Mazzacane Prost-Acer 1:27.750 +4.696 20 21 8 UK Jenson Button Benetton-Renault 1:27.758 +4.704 21 22 20 Brazil Tarso Marques Minardi-European 1:28.281 +5.227 22107% time: 1:28.868Sources:San Marino 2001 – Qualifications http://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/saint-marin/qualification.aspx live https://web.archive.org/web/20181114225701/http://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/saint-marin/qualification.aspx 14 November 2018 14 November 2018 StatsF1 en Warm-up On the morning of the race, there was a 30-minute warm-up session to finalise car setups and test the teams' racing strategy.Morning warm-up: Coulthard still fastest https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/morning-warm-up-coulthard-still-fastest-5008106/5008106/ Autosport 15 April 2001 20 July 2024 24 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240724233844/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/morning-warm-up-coulthard-still-fastest-5008106/5008106/ liveBenson Andrew Coulthard heads final Imola warm-up http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/formula_one/newsid_1278000/1278580.stm BBC Sport 15 April 2001 20 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20010417231827/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/formula_one/newsid_1278000/1278580.stm 17 April 2001 dead The weather was dry and sunny as teams tested their race and spare cars.Coulthard hot in warm up http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=25254 F1Racing.net 15 April 2001 20 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20040928155008/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=25254 28 September 2004 deadGardner John San Marino GP: Coulthard, Ralf Lead Warm-Up http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01Formula1/010415a.html Speedvision 15 April 2001 20 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20010428082420/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01Formula1/010415a.html 28 April 2001 dead Coulthard had surgery to remove an abscess from the left rear that was causing vibrations in his ear the evening before the race.Coulthard Reveals Ear Operation https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4141/.html AtlasF1 15 April 2001 23 July 2024 10 May 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510125923/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4141/.html live He lapped fastest at 1:26.440, ahead of Ralf Schumacher and Häkkinen, who both understeered into the gravel. Heidfeld and Barrichello were fourth and fifth. Alesi and Mazzacane went off the circuit, while Alonso's run was disrupted by mechanical troubles that saw him stop on the side of the track, although he was able to continue driving after returning to the pit lane and switching to the spare car.Sunday Warm-Up – San Marino GP https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4123/.html AtlasF1 15 April 2001 20 July 2024 10 May 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510132129/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4123/.html liveCoulthard quickest in Sunday warm-up http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/04/s5213.html Formula1.com 15 April 2001 20 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20010820020748/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/04/s5213.html 20 August 2001 Räikkönen's running was restricted by a broken starting shaft in the backup Sauber car, and his race vehicle had an electrical failure.Warm-Up http://www.fia.com/PRESSE/F1-GP-2001/Saint-Marin/news3.htm Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile 15 April 2001 20 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20010509021604/http://www.fia.com/PRESSE/F1-GP-2001/Saint-Marin/news3.htm 9 May 2001 dead Race The 62-lap race began at 14:00 local time in sunny weather, on a dry circuit, in front of between 80,000 and 100,000 spectators.Sources vary on the attendance, including 80,000, and 100,000.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 158–159 San Marino GP registration Internet ArchiveEason Kevin Victory puts Williams bid back on track; Motor racing https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A73289439/GPS?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=662eaa63 The Times 3 16 April 2001 23 July 2024 Gale Academic OneFile subscription 24 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240724233807/https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?p=GPS&u=wikipedia&id=GALE%7CA73289439&v=2.1&it=r&sid=bookmark-GPS&asid=662eaa63 live The air temperature was between 14 and 16 C F on, and the track temperature ranged from 25 to 26 C F on;414Grand Prix of San Marino http://dbs.galeforcef1.com/event.asp?e=04&s=2001 Gale Force F1 21 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20011106125420/http://dbs.galeforcef1.com/event.asp?e=04&s=2001 6 November 2001 dead conditions were expected to remain dry for the event.2001 – Round 3 – San Marino: Imola http://www.formula1.com/races/racenews01/sanmarino/race.html Formula1.com 15 April 2001 22 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20010417073125/http://www.formula1.com/races/racenews01/sanmarino/race.html 17 April 2001 dead During the start sequence, Coulthard moved slightly before applying the brakes to stop and stabilise his car.San Marino GP race analysis https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/san-marino-gp-race-analysis-5007961/5007961/ Autosport 17 April 2001 22 July 2024 24 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240724233810/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/san-marino-gp-race-analysis-5007961/5007961/ liveGrand Prix Results: San Marino GP, 2001 http://www.grandprix.com/gpe/rr667.html GrandPrix.com 22 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20110623164843/http://www.grandprix.com/gpe/rr667.html 23 June 2011 dead Coulthard experienced excess wheelspin in his rear tyres when the race began, as did his teammate Häkkinen on the track's dirty side.San Marino GP 2001 – Ralf a hit in San Marino http://www.crash.net/uk/en/feature_view.asp?cid=1&fid=685 Crash 15 April 2001 22 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20030911160310/http://www.crash.net/uk/en/feature_view.asp?cid=1&fid=685 11 September 2003 dead This allowed Ralf Schumacher to go to the inside after Coulthard gave him space; he avoided contact with Coulthard and passed both McLarens for the lead at the fast left-hand turn on the drive to the Tamburello chicane.161, 416 Trulli passed the slow-starting Michael Schumacher and then braked later than Häkkinen into the Tamburello chicane to move into third. Panis moved from eighth to fifth, going to the outside on the straight, but Montoya overtook him on the outside at the final Variante Bassa chicane later in the first lap.414 thumb|left|upright|alt=Michael Schumacher in 2005|Michael Schumacher (pictured in 2005) retired from the race after completing 24 laps due to a brake caliper fault that caused a punctured tyre. When lap one ended, Ralf Schumacher led Coulthard, Trulli, Häkkinen, Michael Schumacher and Montoya.Ralf Schumacher wins first Grand Prix http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=25262 F1Racing.net 15 April 2001 22 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20040928155017/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=25262 28 September 2004 dead Ralf Schumacher and Coulthard began pulling away from Trulli, who was battling Häkkinen for third, and a pack of cars formed behind them. Heidfeld passed Irvine for 12th, and Verstappen overtook Burti for 16th on lap two. Panis was investigated for a possible jump start but was not penalised.Lap-by-lap report from Imola http://www.itv-f1.com/news/news_story.php3?mediaid=4754 ITV-F1 15 April 2001 22 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20010417154012/http://www.itv-f1.com/news/news_story.php3?mediaid=4754 17 April 2001 dead Michael Schumacher appeared to slow exiting the final curve ending lap three after reportedly selecting third gear when mounting the kerbs and his right rear wheel was off the track surface. This confounded the electronic gearbox system, preventing the upshift and keeping him in second gear after leaving the corner. He fell to seventh on the start/finish straight, behind Montoya and Panis, and ran wide at Tosa corner, being passed by teammate Barrichello on the inside. Barrichello went wide on lap five, but Michael Schumacher could not pass him. Verstappen passed Fisichella for 15th on that lap while Marques overtook Mazzacane. On lap six, while closing on Button, Alonso's brakes failed due to a leaking brake caliper. This launched him over the high kerb at the Variante Alta chicane, onto the grass, and damaged his car's front-right suspension against the tyre wall at the turn's exit.369, 416 Alonso was unhurt but became the race's first retirement.Lapwatch: San Marino Grand Prix http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/formula_one/newsid_1278000/1278843.stm BBC Sport 15 April 2001 22 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20010417152914/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/formula_one/newsid_1278000/1278843.stm 17 April 2001 dead Two laps later, Verstappen stopped at the side of the Rivazza turn with a broken exhaust pipe that caused a series of overheating issues in his car.369, 416 Panis was slowing Barrichello due to understeer and electronic gear selection issues until the latter passed him on the inside at the Rivazza turn for sixth on the same lap.239 Michael Schumacher was challenged by Räikkönen on lap nine, but he passed Panis for seventh at the Rivazza turn. Ralf Schumacher extended his lead over Coulthard to four seconds after both drivers traded fastest laps because Michelin's tyres generated temperature on the warm circuit faster than Bridgestone's tyres. Trulli, who was battling Häkkinen for third, was 20 seconds behind by lap 16. thumb|right|upright|alt=Rubens Barrichello in 2002|Rubens Barrichello (pictured in 2002) took third place when Ferrari switched from a two stop to a one-stop strategy so that he could pass Mika Häkkinen. Räikkönen in ninth was racing Panis when the steering wheel disconnected from the spline cresting the hill on the straight connecting the Tosa hairpin and Piratella turn. On lap 18, his car veered sharply to the left and crashed into the retaining barrier at low speed.1872001: Imola: Ralf Schumacher wins the San Marino Grand Prix! http://www.f1-live.com/f1-2001/en/archives/results_2001/imola.shtml F1-Live.com 15 April 2001 2, 3 22 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20010609220225/http://www.f1-live.com/f1-2001/en/archives/results_2001/imola.shtml 9 June 2001 dead Although Räikkönen was unhurt, he was forced to retire. Button made the race's first scheduled fuel and tyre pit stop on lap 20. He had to make another pit stop on the following lap when his car received no fuel due to a refuelling rig malfunction. Panis dropped from eighth to 12th on lap 22 after selecting the wrong gear.265, 416 Michael Schumacher got a puncture on his left front wheel rim due to the brake caliper becoming too hot, resulting in its failure on the following lap.416 He drove cautiously to the pit lane to ensure that the puncture did not cause any further damage. Schumacher rejoined the track one lap down in 19th and last place. Trulli was the first of the leading drivers to make a pit stop on lap 24. Häkkinen was promoted to third, giving him the opportunity to drive without aerodynamic turbulence affecting his McLaren, while Trulli rejoined in eighth. Michael Schumacher completed one exploratory lap before Ferrari summoned him into the pit lane to retire for safety reasons after discovering more problems with his car.109, 416 Montoya made his pit stop from fourth on lap 28 and rejoined in seventh, behind Trulli. Coulthard entered the pit lane for the first of two pit stops on the next lap and remained second after establishing a sufficient lead over teammate Häkkinen.416 Montoya closed up to Trulli on that lap, passing him on the outside at the Tamburello chicane for sixth. Ralf Schumacher made his pit stop from the lead on lap 29 and retained an eight-second lead over Coulthard. Häkkinen made his first pit stop soon after, rejoining ahead of Montoya and Trulli but behind Barrichello. An oil leak caused Mazzacane's engine to fail and emit flames from the car's rear, and he retired on lap 31.239, 416 Villeneuve was set to score points until he pulled over to the side of the track when oil smoke emitted from his car's rear exhaust system on the following lap.239, 416 Ferrari moved Barrichello from a two-stop to a one-stop strategy in order to put less fuel in his car and allow him to pass Häkkinen. He made his pit stop on lap 33 and rejoined the track in third, having pulled ahead of Häkkinen.416 Benetton brought Fisichella into the pit lane to retire with a misfiring engine on the same lap because the team did not want to risk an engine failure.416 The following fifteen laps saw little action as Ralf Schumacher maintained his lead over Coulthard, but the margin fluctuated due to slower cars, while Coulthard was aware that passing Schumacher would necessitate a better strategy. Barrichello pulled away from the slower Häkkinen but was 26 seconds behind Coulthard by lap 42. Trulli, in sixth, began the second round of pit stops on lap 44, falling behind teammate Frentzen.416 thumb|left|upright|alt=Ralf Schumacher in 2002|Ralf Schumacher (pictured in 2002), who won his maiden Grand Prix and became the first brother of a Grand Prix winner to claim victory for himself. Irvine, in ninth, pulled over to the side of the track with smoke streaming from his car's air intake box when his engine failed on the same lap.291 Coulthard and Ralf Schumacher made their second pit stops between laps 45 and 46, remaining second and first, respectively. Häkkinen and Barrichello followed suit over the next two laps. Montoya's pit stop on lap 48 was troublesome. The mechanics were unable to remove the refuelling rig from the car's rear, and the engine stalled simultaneously. The engine was restarted on the jacks, losing Montoya over a minute on pit lane. He completed one slow lap as he was stuck in first gear after the clutch burned out and retired in the garage.161, 416 On lap 54, Marques stopped alongside the pit lane barrier, with smoke billowng from his car's rear due to an airbox fire, presumably caused by a leaky fuel line.369Collings Timothy Schumacher junior comes of age https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-telegraph-schumacher-junior-co/153346255/ The Daily Telegraph S7 16 April 2001 15 August 2024 Newspapers.com live 28 August 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240828203159/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-telegraph-schumacher-junior-co/153346255/ Marshals pushed Marques's car off the road and into a secure place, allowing him to depart. With seven laps remaining, Ralf Schumacher's pitboard displayed "Oil Pump" as he slowed, and Coulthard gradually gained on him.O'Keefe Thomas Backstage at Imola https://atlasf1.autosport.com/2001/spn/preview/okeefe.html AtlasF1 7 17 25 April 2001 22 July 2024 21 April 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120421005228/http://atlasf1.autosport.com/2001/spn/preview/okeefe.html live Ralf Schumacher led the rest of the race, securing his first win and becoming the first Grand Prix winner's brother to win on his own.Williams Richard Richard Williams (journalist) Williams power ends drought https://www.theguardian.com/sport/story/0,3604,473716,00.html The Guardian 16 April 2001 22 July 2024 25 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240725071204/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/story/0,3604,473716,00.html live It was Williams's first win since the 1997 Luxembourg Grand Prix. Coulthard finished 4.3 seconds behind in second.Spurgeon Brad Brad Spurgeon Ferrari Fans Disappointed as 'Wrong' Brother Triumphs in Prix : Ralf Schumacher Steals the Show https://www.nytimes.com/2001/04/16/sports/IHT-ferrari-fans-disappointed-as-wrong-brother-triumphs-in-prix-ralf.html International Herald Tribune 16 April 2001 22 July 2024 25 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240725000212/https://www.nytimes.com/2001/04/16/sports/IHT-ferrari-fans-disappointed-as-wrong-brother-triumphs-in-prix-ralf.html live Barrichello finished third on the podium, 30 seconds behind Coulthard. Häkkinen finished fourth despite nose cone damage from a minor first-lap collision with Trulli, which caused his McLaren's front end to loosen.135, 414 Trulli finished fifth, the last driver on the lead lap, while teammate Frentzen had a quiet race to finish sixth and score the final championship point. Heidfeld finished seventh due to car balance issues and lacked the pace to compensate for a poor start. Panis finished eighth after his electrical problem was resolved with a replacement steering wheel during his first pit stop.187, 239 Alesi on a two-stop strategy lost time following the one-stopping Irvine and was ninth.291 Bernoldi was tenth, registering his first Grand Prix finish. Burti finished eleventh despite losing the use of the first three gears and having to be circumspect. 317  Button was the final classified finisher, two laps behind Ralf Schumacher. Just 12 of the 22 starters finished the race. 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 Ralf Schumacher lauded his car setup and the engine, believing his win might begin a three-way battle for the World Championship.Gardner John San Marino GP: Post-Race Press Conference http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010415d.html Speedvision 15 April 2001 22 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20010428075108/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010415d.html 28 April 2001 dead He said of the victory, "It's a great experience, and I hope for it to be one of many. I've waited long enough for it, I guess. Since I joined Williams, we've had a lot of work to see that and it paid off today." Coulthard stated that he was pleased to come second in comparison to other races over the season, adding "it was definitely the most difficult to try to achieve a balance with respect to the tyres, there was quite a big variation" since there was a minor inconsistency with each set of tyres. Barrichello was pleased with his Ferrari's balance and admitted to slowing in the final laps because he was trailing Coulthard. Asked if Ferrari's tyre selection was the right one, he replied, "At the end of the day we had a good tire for the race, but we may have been slow a little bit in qualifying, and that was probably a mistake." Williams's victory was popular amongst the paddock.Williams Delighted to be Back Among the Big Boys https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4143/.html AtlasF1 Reuters 15 April 2001 23 July 2024 10 May 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510130751/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4143/.html live Jaguar team principal and three-time world champion Niki Lauda heralded Ralf Schumacher's win as "the perfect race", adding, "The first Grand Prix win is always the most difficult. The next ones come easier. It will be a big boost for his confidence."Benson Andrew More expected from Ralf http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/formula_one/newsid_1279000/1279248.stm BBC Sport 15 April 2001 23 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20010417154242/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/formula_one/newsid_1279000/1279248.stm 17 April 2001 dead Williams technical director Patrick Head characterised Schumacher's form at Imola as "perfect", stating, "Winning for the first time helps you a lot. What's happened will be very good for him." BMW Motorsport director Gerhard Berger said, "Ralf was strong wasn't he? It was a very good race, a really strong and convincing performance." Willi Weber, the manager of the Schumacher brothers, said Ralf Schumacher's victory would help him gain confidence as a driver and that it came at the ideal time given the increased attention his teammate Montoya was receiving.Ralf's win came at the perfect time, says Weber https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/ralfs-win-came-at-the-perfect-time-says-weber-5007951/5007951/ Autosport 17 April 2001 23 July 2024 25 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240725000715/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/ralfs-win-came-at-the-perfect-time-says-weber-5007951/5007951/ live Häkkinen said his opportunity to win the race ended at the start but was happy to finish fourth: "It is very pleasant to get some points, although unfortunately the overall position was not very good for me. It would have been nice to win, but I am happy."I lost the race at the start, says Mika https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/i-lost-the-race-at-the-start-says-mika-5007998/5007998/ Autosport 15 April 2001 23 July 2024 25 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240725000745/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/i-lost-the-race-at-the-start-says-mika-5007998/5007998/ live Trulli called his fifth-place finish "a good result" and that he "was able to show once more that when I have a good car and everything is working well, I can be right there."Jordan Drivers 'Best of the Rest' https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4129/.html AtlasF1 15 April 2001 23 July 2024 10 May 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510131629/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4129/.html live Frentzen blamed a slow start for his inability to compete for a better finishing position but said, "Scoring a point for sixth place was some consolation but, to be honest, we need to step up our performance a bit more." Michael Schumacher stated that the event was disappointing because of his poor start and gear selection issue.Michael Schumacher cagey after retirement http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=25264 F1Racing.net 16 April 2001 23 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20040928155024/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=25264 28 September 2004 dead Montoya claimed he might have finished on the podium and said that a cockpit warning light informed him of a clutch issue five laps before his second pit stop.Montoya thwarted again in quest for first points https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/montoya-thwarted-again-in-quest-for-first-points-5008045/5008045/ Autosport 15 April 2001 23 July 2024 25 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240725000719/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/montoya-thwarted-again-in-quest-for-first-points-5008045/5008045/ live Coulthard's second-place finish and podium finishes in the first four races put him in joint first place in the World Drivers' Championship with Michael Schumacher with 26 championship points each; Schumacher had won two races to Coulthard's one and so remained first overall.Championship standings: McLaren closes the gap https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/championship-standings-mclaren-closes-the-gap-5008020/5008020/ Autosport 15 April 2001 23 July 2024 25 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240725000746/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/championship-standings-mclaren-closes-the-gap-5008020/5008020/ live Barrichello retained third with 14 championship points as Ralf Schumacher's victory moved him from seventh to fourth. Heidfeld's failure to score dropped him from fourth to fifth. Ferrari maintained its lead in the World Constructors' Championship with 40 championship points, while McLaren reduced their advantage to ten. With 13 races remaining in the season, Williams moved from sixth to third, Jordan remained fourth, and Sauber dropped from third to fifth. Race classification Drivers who scored championship points are denoted in bold. Pos Position No Car number Driver Constructor Tyre Laps Laps completed Time/Retired Grid Final grid position Points 1 5 Germany Ralf Schumacher Williams-BMW Michelin 62 1:30:44.817 3 10 2 4 UK David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes Bridgestone 62 +4.352 1 6 3 2 Brazil Rubens Barrichello Ferrari Bridgestone 62 +34.766 6 4 4 3 Finland Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes Bridgestone 62 +36.315 2 3 5 12 Italy Jarno Trulli Jordan-Honda Bridgestone 62 +1:25.558 5 2 6 11 Germany Heinz-Harald Frentzen Jordan-Honda Bridgestone 61 +1 Lap 9 1 7 16 Germany Nick Heidfeld Sauber-Petronas Bridgestone 61 +1 Lap 12   8 9 France Olivier Panis BAR-Honda Bridgestone 61 +1 Lap 8   9 22 France Jean Alesi Prost-Acer Michelin 61 +1 Lap 14   10 15 Brazil Enrique Bernoldi Arrows-Asiatech Bridgestone 60 +2 Laps 16   11 19 Brazil Luciano Burti Jaguar-Cosworth Michelin 60 +2 Laps 15   12 8 UK Jenson Button Benetton-Renault Michelin 60 +2 Laps 21   Ret Retired 20 Brazil Tarso Marques Minardi-European Michelin 50 Engine 22   Ret Retired 6 Colombia Juan Pablo Montoya Williams-BMW Michelin 48 Clutch 7   Ret Retired 18 UK Eddie Irvine Jaguar-Cosworth Michelin 42 Engine 13   Ret Retired 7 Italy Giancarlo Fisichella Benetton-Renault Michelin 31 Engine 19   Ret Retired 10 Canada Jacques Villeneuve BAR-Honda Bridgestone 30 Engine 11   Ret Retired 23 Argentina Gastón Mazzacane Prost-Acer Michelin 28 Engine 20   Ret Retired 1 Germany Michael Schumacher Ferrari Bridgestone 24 Suspension 4   Ret Retired 17 Finland Kimi Räikkönen Sauber-Petronas Bridgestone 17 Steering/Accident 10   Ret Retired 14 Netherlands Jos Verstappen Arrows-Asiatech Bridgestone 6 Exhaust 17   Ret Retired 21 Spain Fernando Alonso Minardi-European Michelin 5 Brakes/Accident 18  Sources:2001 San Marino Grand Prix http://www.formula1.com/results/season/2001/37/ Formula1.com 26 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150117182121/http://www.formula1.com/results/season/2001/37/ 17 January 2015 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 26 10px 2 UK David Coulthard 26 10px 3 Brazil Rubens Barrichello 14 10px 3 4 Germany Ralf Schumacher 12 10px 1 5 Germany Nick Heidfeld 7Sources:https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/saint-marin/championnat.aspx San Marino 2001 – Championship StatsF1 26 February 2019 1 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200901200655/https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/saint-marin/championnat.aspx live Constructors' Championship standings +/– Championship positions gained, maintained or lost Pos Position Constructor Points 10px 1 Italy Ferrari 40 10px 2 United Kingdom McLaren-Mercedes 30 10px 3 3 United Kingdom Williams-BMW 12 10px 4 Ireland Jordan-Honda 10 10px 2 5 Switzerland Sauber-Petronas 8Sources: Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings. Notes References San Marino Grand Prix 2001 2001 Brazilian Grand Prix 2001 Spanish Grand Prix 2000 San Marino Grand Prix 2002 San Marino Grand Prix 44 20 38 N 11 43 00 E source:kolossus-nowiki title San Marino Grand Prix Category:San Marino Grand Prix San Marino Grand Prix Category:April 2001 sports events in Europe