2001 European Grand Prix

January 2016 January 2016 F1 European Germany 2001 European GP https://www.chicanef1.com/racetit.pl?year=2001&gp=European%20GP ChicaneF1 4 October 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20131113000801/https://www.chicanef1.com/racetit.pl?year=2001&gp=European%20GP&r=1 13 November 20132001 European Grand Prix https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/races/2001-european-grand-prix/ Motor Sport 4 October 2024 7 October 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241007091741/https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/races/2001-european-grand-prix/ live2001 European Grand Prix results http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/race/2060.html ESPN 4 October 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20140720044656/http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/race/2060.html 20 July 2014 dead 24 June 2001 2001 Canadian Grand Prix 2001 French Grand Prix Circuit Nürburgring-1985-GP.svg The Nürburgring (last modified in 1995) 9 17 2001 Warsteiner Grand Prix of Europe Nürburgring, Nürburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany 3.199 4.556 67 189.675 305.252 Sunny, mild, dry, Air Temp: 21°C Michael Schumacher Ferrari 1:14.960 Germany Juan Pablo Montoya Williams-BMW 1:18.354 27 Colombia Michael Schumacher Ferrari Germany Juan Pablo Montoya Williams-BMW Colombia David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes UK EUR The 2001 European Grand Prix (formally the 2001 Warsteiner Grand Prix of Europe)https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2001/races/711/europe/race-result.html European Formula1.com 12 November 2021 10 November 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211110060413/https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2001/races/711/europe/race-result.html live was a Formula One motor race held on 24 June 2001 at the Nürburgring, Nürburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It was the ninth race of the 2001 Formula One World Championship and the sixth European Grand Prix at the Nürburgring. It was also the last race on this layout until the track was modified in 2002. Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher won the 67-lap race from pole position. Williams's Juan Pablo Montoya finished second and McLaren's David Coulthard was third. Going into the race, Michael Schumacher led the World Drivers' Championship by 18 championship points over Coulthard and Ferrari led McLaren in the World Constructors' Championship. Michael Schumacher took pole position after setting the quickest lap in the one-hour qualifying session. He led for most of the race, despite being pushed by his brother Ralf Schumacher, until the Williams driver was penalised for crossing the white line at the pit lane exit following his first pit stop on lap 28. Michael Schumacher finished 4.1 seconds ahead of Montoya for his fifth victory of the season and 49th of his career. Michael Schumacher's victory increased his World Drivers' Championship lead to 24 championship points over Coulthard and 42 ahead of Ferrari teammate Rubens Barrichello. With eight races left in the season, Ferrari maintained their World Constructors' Championship lead, 41 championship points ahead of McLaren and 57 ahead of Williams. Background The 2001 European Grand Prix was the ninth of seventeen Formula One races in the 2001 Formula One World Championship, held on 24 June 2001, at the 4.556 km mi on clockwise Nürburgring, Nürburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany; the circuit hosted the European Grand Prix for the sixth time since its return in 1995.20 June 2001 Nürburgring – a brief history http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=27067 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20041124161559/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=27067 24 November 2004 29 November 2024 F1Racing.net25 June 2001 Big brother winner in battle of Schumachers https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-hamilton-spectator-big-brother-winne/161706724/ 28 December 2024 The Hamilton Spectator B6 Newspapers.com The Canadian Press It was one of two Grands Prix to be held in Germany preceding the 2001 German by a month.4 October 2001 Auto Racing – Formula One calendar https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-auto-racing-formula-one/195458937/ 13 April 2026 Miami Herald 10D Newspapers.com The Nürburgring's 4.556 km mi on layout was used for the final time; it was made 0.592 km mi on longer beginning in 2002.Nürburgring https://www.statsf1.com/en/circuit-nurburgring.aspx StatsF1 28 December 2024 28 December 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241228102308/https://www.statsf1.com/en/circuit-nurburgring.aspx live Before the event, Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher led the World Drivers' Championship with 58 championship points; McLaren driver David Coulthard was second on 40 championship points. Schumacher's teammate Rubens Barrichello was third with 24 championship points, with Williams's Ralf Schumacher and Coulthard's teammate Mika Häkkinen on 22 and 8 championship points respectively.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 on 82 championship points and McLaren were second on 48 championship points, with Williams third on 28 championship points. Sauber were fourth with 15 championship points while Jordan were fifth with 13 championship points. Following the 2001 Canadian on 10 June,12 June 2001 Trulli Tops Silverstone Test – Day One https://archive.atlasf1.com/news/2001/jun/report.php/id/4662/.html 29 November 2024 AtlasF1 7 December 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241207062438/https://archive.atlasf1.com/news/2001/jun/report.php/id/4662/.html live the teams tested car setups, components and tyres at the Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire from 12 to 14 June to prepare for the European and British Grands Prix.12 June 2001 British GP testing begins in earnest https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/british-gp-testing-begins-in-earnest-5001696/5001696/ https://archive.today/20250208084911/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/british-gp-testing-begins-in-earnest-5001696/5001696/ 8 February 2025 29 November 2024 Autosport13 June 2001 Panis Goes Fastest at Silverstone – Day Two https://archive.atlasf1.com/news/2001/jun/report.php/id/4667/.html 29 November 2024 AtlasF1 1 December 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241201205610/https://archive.atlasf1.com/news/2001/jun/report.php/id/4667/.html live 15 June 2001 Formula One Update – 15 June 2001 http://www.fia.com/presse/f1updt-a/15-06-2001.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010821044824/http://www.fia.com/presse/f1updt-a/15-06-2001.htm 21 August 2001 29 November 2024 Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile Jaguar's Eddie Irvine and Sauber's Nick Heidfeld withdrew from testing because of a neck pain and a minor headache.12 June 2001 Irvine and Heidfeld Pull Out of Silverstone Test https://archive.atlasf1.com/news/2001/jun/report.php/id/4660/.html 29 November 2024 AtlasF1 3 December 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241203141047/https://archive.atlasf1.com/news/2001/jun/report.php/id/4660/.html live Jarno Trulli (Jordan) and British American Racing's (BAR) Olivier Panis led the first two days.13 June 2001 Silverstone test, day 2: Panis sets the pace https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/silverstone-test-day-2-panis-sets-the-pace-5001670/5001670/ 29 November 2024 Autosport 30 November 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241130083022/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/silverstone-test-day-2-panis-sets-the-pace-5001670/5001670/ live Alexander Wurz, McLaren's test driver, was fastest on the final day, more than six-tenths of a second faster than Häkkinen.Davison John 14 June 2001 Wurz Tops Final Silverstone Tests http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010614a.html https://web.archive.org/web/20010825160951/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010614a.html 25 August 2001 29 November 2024 Speedvision Minardi cancelled a two-day test at Italy's Fiorano Circuit to investigate a driveshaft problem with their car. Ferrari's test driver, Luca Badoer, evaluated electronic controls and engine plans in Fiorano before shaking down three cars for the European Grand Prix.19 June 2001 Final Shakedown for Ferrari at Fiorano https://archive.atlasf1.com/news/2001/jun/report.php/id/4693/.html 29 November 2024 AtlasF1 4 December 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241204144017/https://archive.atlasf1.com/news/2001/jun/report.php/id/4693/.html live Davison John 16 June 2001 Badoer Runs Saturday Test at Fiorano http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010616c.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010825163325/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010616c.html 25 August 2001 29 November 2024 Speedvision With 90 championship points available in the next nine Grands Prix, pundits speculated that McLaren may use team orders to favour Coulthard over teammate Häkkinen in the championship race.Henry Alan Alan Henry 22 June 2001 Coulthard on a solo mission https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2001/jun/22/formulaone.formulaone2001 https://archive.today/20250208084920/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2001/jun/22/formulaone.formulaone2001 8 February 2025 29 November 2024 The GuardianEason Kevin 22 June 2001 Hakkinen takes hard line on help for Coulthard; Motor racing https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A75770910/GPS?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=a6a5907b subscription 29 November 2024 The Times 3 Gale Academic OneFile Coulthard said he was focused on winning races while Häkkinen stated McLaren expected him to win but acknowledged the complexity of the situation. Häkkinen had scored eight championship points in the opening eight races and rejected suggestions that he should support Coulthard's championship bid.Freeman Matt Beer Straw Edd S9 E5: Nurburgring 2001 – Schumacher vs Schumacher https://shows.acast.com/bring-back-v10s-classic-f1-stories/episodes/68187f4e8e712cac96a2a702 The Race 1 February 2024 00:06.30–01:10.46 20 May 2026 Bring Back V10s Acast Glenn Michael Schumacher was the favourite to win the race,19 June 2001 Schu boys home in https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A77677242/GPS?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=d14e14d2 subscription 29 November 2024 Evening Times 49 Gale OneFile: News having won four of the previous eight Grands Prix.20 June 2001 Schumacher brothers get in the 'Ring https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/schumacher-brothers-get-in-the-ring-4999939/4999939/ 29 November 2024 Autosport 27 January 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230127021458/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/schumacher-brothers-get-in-the-ring-4999939/4999939/ live Despite this, he expressed caution about winning a fourth world title, believing his 18-point lead over Coulthard was insufficient to give him confidence given the large number of championship points still available.Ristic Ivan 20 June 2001 Michael Schumacher Interview http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=27080 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20041111084937/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=27080 11 November 2004 29 November 2024 F1Racing.net Williams's Juan Pablo Montoya had finished only one race across the season and hoped to score championship points in Germany.20 June 2001 Montoya, el sin amigos Montoya, the friendless https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A129105831/GPS?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=f2157398 subscription 29 November 2024 Reforma 5 es Gale OneFile: News The event featured eleven teams (each representing a different constructor) with two drivers each, with one change from the season entry list.FIA Formula One World Championship 2001 European Grand Prix Information https://motorsportstats.com/results/fia-formula-one-world-championship/2001/european-grand-prix/info 29 November 2024 Motorsport Stats 2 December 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241202004316/https://motorsportstats.com/results/fia-formula-one-world-championship/2001/european-grand-prix/info live Having missed the previous event due to a concussion, a headache and dizziness resulting from a crash during Friday practice for the Canadian Grand Prix, Jordan driver Heinz-Harald Frentzen was declared fit to race by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile's (FIA) Medical Delegate Sid Watkins and returned to his seat taken over by temporary replacement Ricardo Zonta, the team's test driver. Zonta was on standby to replace Frentzen if required. Similarly, Irvine recovered from his injured neck, and Heidfeld was suffering from migraines and disorientation after an accident in Canada; both were passed fit to race.21 June 2001 Frentzen and Heidfeld both fit http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns04381.html 30 November 2024 GrandPrix.com 13 October 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20231013092852/https://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns04381.html live 21 June 2001 Frentzen waits on fitness go-ahead https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/frentzen-waits-on-fitness-go-ahead-4999771/4999771/ https://archive.today/20250208084929/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/frentzen-waits-on-fitness-go-ahead-4999771/4999771/ 8 February 2025 30 November 2024 Autosport18 June 2001 Irvine Ready for Europe Despite Loss of Testing Time https://archive.atlasf1.com/news/2001/jun/report.php/id/4690/.html 30 November 2024 AtlasF1 2 December 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241202121627/https://archive.atlasf1.com/news/2001/jun/report.php/id/4690/.html live Few teams made significant technical improvements to their cars for the race.Piola Giorgio Giorgio Piola 26 June – 2 July 2001 Le ali della vittoria The wings of victory Autosprint it 32–34 Ferrari, McLaren and Williams each installed the same rear wings onto their cars as did at the 2001 Monaco, while Williams added new aerodynamic side appendages in front of the air intakes, which necessitated the installation of rubber coverings on the outer edges to protect mechanics when the car were parked.https://archive.org/details/officialformulao0000unse/ 2001 Formula One Annual European Press Ltd 2001 0-9541368-0-2 Mansell Nigel Nigel Mansell 114, 140, 166, 192, 218, 244, 270, 322, 348, 374, 452-456, 548-549 registration Internet Archive BAR introduced a redesigned front suspension and a new nose with lower-section aerodynamic appendages. During Friday practice, Benetton tried a launch control system on both of their cars to provide for a smoother and quicker start.20 June 2001 Benetton to use launch control for first time http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns04377.html 30 November 2024 GrandPrix.com 3 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303205332/http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns04377.html live 20 June 2001 Benetton to use 'launch control' http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/formula_one/newsid_1398000/1398617.stm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010625121345/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/formula_one/newsid_1398000/1398617.stm 25 June 2001 30 November 2024 BBC Sport Jaguar fitted its Monaco-specification front wing and curved sidepod winglets onto its R2 cars. Sauber revised their front wing endplates only for the day before the race and Minardi modified Tarso Marques's pedals for his large feet. Arrows and Prost introduced no new major changes to their cars. Practice The race was preceded by four practice sessions, two one-hour sessions on Friday and two 45-minute sessions on Saturday.Domenjoz Luc Formula 1 Yearbook 2001–2002 Sporting regulations https://archive.org/details/formula1yearbook0000unse_y5h8 2001 Parragon Bath, Somerset 220–221 0-75256-639-3 registration Internet Archive The first practice on Friday morning was overcast with cold ambient and track conditions.Muradov Boris August 2001 Гран При Европы: вперед в прошлое European Grand Prix: Forward to the Past http://www.formula-one.ru/archive/0801/01gpeur.htm dead Formula 1 Magazine ru 8 22–32 https://web.archive.org/web/20020827110302/http://www.formula-one.ru/archive/0801/01gpeur.htm 27 August 2002 1 December 202422 June 2001 Coulthard leads practice http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=27120 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20041124161639/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=27120 24 November 2004 1 December 2024 F1Racing.net The circuit was dirty, forcing some drivers to lose control and run into the gravel trap.22 June 2001 Free practice 1: Hakkinen signals intent https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-1-hakkinen-signals-intent-4998682/4998682/ 1 December 2024 Autosport 2 December 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241202163230/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-1-hakkinen-signals-intent-4998682/4998682/ live Coulthard posted the fastest lap time of 1:16.888 late in the session, one-tenth of a second faster than teammate Häkkinen.22 June 2001 Friday First Free Practice – European GP https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/jun/report.php/id/4719/.html 1 December 2024 AtlasF1 4 December 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241204170525/https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/jun/report.php/id/4719/.html live The Ferrari duo of Michael Schumacher and Barrichello, Trulli, Sauber's Kimi Räikkönen, the BAR duo of Panis and Jacques Villeneuve, Heidfeld and Ralf Schumacher followed in the top ten. Irvine's Jaguar had a fuel pump failure, causing it to lose fuel pressure on his out-lap;Gardner John 22 June 2001 European GP: Friday Team Notes http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010622d.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010825140833/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010622d.html 25 August 2001 1 December 2024 Speedvision this forced him to stop at the side of the track and was prevented from setting a lap. Lap times decreased during the second practice session due to the bright weather, which raised the track and ambient temperatures.22 June 2001 Hot Häkkinen top on Friday http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=27122 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20050131120334/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=27122 31 January 2005 1 December 2024 F1Racing.netGardner John 22 June 2001 European GP: Hakkinen, McLarens Cruise in Friday Practice http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01Formula1/010622a.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010624092847/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01Formula1/010622a.html 24 June 2001 1 December 2024 Speedvision Häkkinen set the day's quickest lap, a 1:16.408; Coulthard was second-fastest. The Williams drivers were running quicker—Ralf Schumacher in third and Montoya in sixth—they were separated by the Ferrari duo of Michael Schumacher and Barrichello, in fourth and fifth respectively. They were ahead of Trulli, Heidfeld, Prost's Jean Alesi and Panis in positions seven to ten. Some drivers went off the track during the session.22 June 2001 Free practice 2: Mika states his case https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-2-mika-states-his-case-4999725/4999725/ 1 December 2024 Autosport 2 December 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241202033225/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-2-mika-states-his-case-4999725/4999725/ live Luciano Burti's Prost stopped on track with an engine failure after ten minutes. After 15 minutes, a throttle problem caused Barrichello to slow down and do a slow lap to the pit lane. Despite the patchy clouds overhead, the third practice session was held in sunny weather.23 June 2001 Schumachers lead early on Saturday http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=27154 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20041124161707/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=27154 24 November 2004 1 December 2024 F1Racing.net Michael Schumacher set the session's fastest time with a lap of 1:16.308, almost three-tenths of a second faster than Ralf Schumacher. The McLaren drivers ran slower—Häkkinen ahead of Coulthard. Barrichello, Montoya, Villeneuve (who spun into the gravel at turn five with ten minutes remaining), Frentzen, Panis and Heidfeld occupied positions five to ten.23 June 2001 Saturday First Free Practice – European GP http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/jun/report.php/id/4740/.html 1 December 2024 AtlasF1 1 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200901164536/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/jun/report.php/id/4740/.html dead It continued to be sunny for the final practice session,23 June 2001 Williams duo lead before Qualifyings http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=27155 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20041124161711/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=27155 24 November 2004 1 December 2024 F1Racing.net and although more cars left the track, there were no collisions.23 June 2001 Ralf tops Europe Saturday practice http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/06/s6024.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010706120843/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/06/s6024.html 6 July 2001 1 December 2024 Formula1.com Ralf Schumacher was fastest at 1:15.355 in the final minute, almost four tenths of a second faster than teammate Montoya.23 June 2001 Free practice 4: Williams shows its hand https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-4-williams-shows-its-hand-4999562/4999562/ 1 December 2024 Autosport 2 December 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241202195842/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-4-williams-shows-its-hand-4999562/4999562/ live Barrichello was third, with Häkkinen and Coulthard fourth and fifth respectively.23 June 2001 Saturday Second Free Practice – European GP http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/jun/report.php/id/4742/.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140714165234/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/jun/report.php/id/4742/.html 14 July 2014 1 December 2024 AtlasF1 Michael Schumacher in sixth had a minor hydraulic malfunction, thus limiting his running to only the final 15 minutes. Trulli, Frentzen (who had to stop his car with an engine failure), Panis and Räikkönen completed the top ten. Qualifying thumb|right|upright|Michael Schumacher (pictured in 2005) took his seventh pole position of the season by setting the fastest timed lap in the one-hour qualifying session. 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. Qualifying took place in overcast conditions.23 June 2001 Michael wins battle of brothers http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=27161 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20041111085201/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=27161 11 November 2004 3 December 2024 F1Racing.net Because the track was cold, no driver qualified until after 15 minutes.23 June 2001 Qualifying: Michael shows his brother who's boss https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/qualifying-michael-shows-his-brother-whos-boss-4999537/4999537/ https://archive.today/20250208090124/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/qualifying-michael-shows-his-brother-whos-boss-4999537/4999537/ 8 February 2025 2 December 2024 Autosport Michael Schumacher completed eight of his 12 laps,Hamilton Maurice 24 June 2001 Schueys set the pace https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-observer-schueys-set-the-pace-the/160089063/ 3 December 2024 The Observer 22 Newspapers.com and took his seventh pole position in nine races in 2001. His time of 1:14.960 was the overall track lap record, set on his second timed attempt,Windsor Peter 24 June 2001 Goodie two Schus; Motor racing https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A75927691/GPS?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=8a9d04e1 subscription 2 December 2024 The Sunday Times 11 Gale Academic OneFile Peter WindsorGardner John 23 June 2001 European GP: Michael Pips Williams in Qualifying http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010623b.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20011128085850/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010623b.html 28 November 2001 3 December 2024 Speedvision after adjusting his car's aerodynamics to extract more downforce.Gardner John 23 June 2001 European GP: Saturday Team Notes http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010623f.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010709042149/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010623f.html 9 July 2001 3 December 2024 Speedvision Ralf Schumacher qualified second, two tenths of a second slower, and held pole until Michael Schumacher lap.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 178–179 European GP registration Internet Archive Montoya, third, made a car setup error between two runs and reported excessive oversteer. Barrichello was fourth with 11 minutes remaining after a power steering malfunction forced him to abort his second run, prompting his team to prepare a spare Ferrari for him if needed.23 June 2001 Saturday's Selected Quotes – European GP https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/jun/report.php/id/4756/.html 3 December 2024 AtlasF1 1 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200901174518/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/jun/report.php/id/4756/.html live Coulthard and Häkkinen were fifth and sixth, their best times six thousands of a second apart. Häkkinen could not accelerate out of the slow-speed corners without losing control of his car's rear, and made an error mounting the kerbs at the Veedol chicane.23 June 2001 European GP Qualifying: Michael Heads All-Schumacher Front Row https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/jun/report.php/id/4743/.html https://archive.today/20140715092245/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/jun/report.php/id/4743/.html 15 July 2014 3 December 2024 AtlasF123 June 2001 Schumacher takes pole in Europe http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/06/s6026.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010706133923/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/06/s6026.html 6 July 2001 2 December 2024 Formula1.com Coulthard attempted to lap faster after modifying his McLaren's front to try to strike the kerbs. On a lap with used front and new rear tires that caused oversteer, he spun into the edge of the gravel trap at the final Coca-Cola hairpin, while attempting to qualify on the second row.23 June 2001 Schumachers book front row http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/formula_one/newsid_1404000/1404197.stm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010805061457/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/formula_one/newsid_1404000/1404197.stm 5 August 2001 3 December 2024 BBC Sport Yellow flags were waved and every driver had to slow. Trulli qualified seventh and felt he could have improved if not for slower cars and the yellow flag following Coulthard's spin. His teammate Frentzen was eighth after his final quick lap moved him from 11th. Räikkönen was ninth, but Coulthard's spin cut his final run short. His teammate Heidfeld pushed too hard and ran wide into the first chicane, finishing tenth. Villeneuve qualified 11th as another driver ahead of him ran right into the chicane, losing time by going wide. Irvine, 12th, had severe understeer on his final run after setting a fast lap on a third set of tyres. Panis reported a lack of grip and could not match his lap times from practice, finishing 13th. Alesi, 14th, said that his car oversteered more than in practice due to increased track temperature, and encountered slower cars and yellow flags. Benetton's Giancarlo Fisichella, 15th, reported an improvement in his car on each run and had a decent chassis balance. Jaguar's Pedro de la Rosa took 16th with major understeer through turns three and four. Burti moved to teammate Alesi's spare vehicle, which had to be reset due to a fuel pressure issue with his racing car. The car's behaviour prevented him from lapping faster and he took 17th. The Arrows pair of Enrique Bernoldi and Jos Verstappen were 18th and 19th. Bernoldi noted a significant loss of grip as track temperature rose, while Verstappen noticed that his car lacked straightline speed compared to the morning sessions owing to a lack of grip. Fisichella's teammate Jenson Button in 20th reported excessive understeer and no grip. Minardi drivers Fernando Alonso and Marques qualified at the back of the grid in 21st and 22nd. Marques briefly stopped on track at the Veedol chicane with a loss of drive, and Alonso aborted his third run when he ran wide and lost a set of tyres. Qualifying classification Pos Position No Car number Driver Constructor Lap Gap Gap to the fastest driver Grid Final grid position 1 1 DEU Michael Schumacher Ferrari 1:14.960 — 1 2 5 DEU Ralf Schumacher Williams-BMW 1:15.226 +0.266 2 3 6 COL Juan Pablo Montoya Williams-BMW 1:15.490 +0.530 3 4 2 BRA Rubens Barrichello Ferrari 1:15.622 +0.662 4 5 4 GBR David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes 1:15.717 +0.757 5 6 3 FIN Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes 1:15.776 +0.816 6 7 12 ITA Jarno Trulli Jordan-Honda 1:16.138 +1.178 7 8 11 DEU Heinz-Harald Frentzen Jordan-Honda 1:16.376 +1.416 8 9 17 FIN Kimi Räikkönen Sauber-Petronas 1:16.402 +1.442 9 10 16 DEU Nick Heidfeld Sauber-Petronas 1:16.438 +1.478 10 11 10 CAN Jacques Villeneuve BAR-Honda 1:16.439 +1.479 11 12 18 GBR Eddie Irvine Jaguar-Cosworth 1:16.588 +1.628 12 13 9 FRA Olivier Panis BAR-Honda 1:16.872 +1.912 13 14 22 FRA Jean Alesi Prost-Acer 1:17.251 +2.291 14 15 7 ITA Giancarlo Fisichella Benetton-Renault 1:17.378 +2.418 15 16 19 ESP Pedro de la Rosa Jaguar-Cosworth 1:17.627 +2.667 16 17 23 BRA Luciano Burti Prost-Acer 1:18.113 +3.153 17 18 15 BRA Enrique Bernoldi Arrows-Asiatech 1:18.151 +3.191 18 19 14 NED Jos Verstappen Arrows-Asiatech 1:18.262 +3.302 19 20 8 GBR Jenson Button Benetton-Renault 1:18.626 +3.666 20 21 21 ESP Fernando Alonso Minardi-European 1:18.630 +3.670 21 22 20 BRA Tarso Marques Minardi-European 1:18.689 +3.729 22107% time: 1:20.207Sources:Europe 2001 – Qualification https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/europe/qualification.aspx StatsF1 3 December 2024 9 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181209235400/http://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/europe/qualification.aspx live Warm-up On race morning, a 30-minute warm-up session was held in sunny and warm conditions.Gardner John 24 June 2001 European GP: Barrichello Tops Warm-Up http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010624a.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010825145759/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010624a.html 25 August 2001 3 December 2024 Speedvision Teams concentrated on preparing their cars for the race,24 June 2001 Warm-up: Barrichello tops Ferrari one-two https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/warm-up-barrichello-tops-ferrari-one-two-4999448/4999448/ 3 December 2024 Autosport 4 December 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241204172857/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/warm-up-barrichello-tops-ferrari-one-two-4999448/4999448/ live and some drivers used spare cars.24 June 2001 Warm-Up http://www.fia.com/PRESSE/F1-GP-2001/Europe/news3.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010910042341/http://www.fia.com/PRESSE/F1-GP-2001/Europe/news3.htm 10 September 2001 3 December 2024 Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile Both Ferrari drivers continued their outstanding performance from qualifying; Barrichello achieved the quickest time of 1:18.209 with five minutes left; his teammate Michael Schumacher was second. Ralf Schumacher was just off Michael Schumacher's pace in third, with Irvine, Coulthard, Montoya, early pacesetter Trulli, Häkkinen and the Sauber duo of Heidfeld and Räikkönen following in the top ten. No major incidents occurred during the session. Marques was affected by an engine and gearbox failure on his car. Race The 67-lap race was held before between 100,000 and 150,000 spectators in the afternoon from 14:00 local time.Sources vary on the attendance, including 100,000, 142,000, and 150,000.Collings Timothy 25 June 2001 Schumacher curbs sibling rival https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-telegraph-schumacher-curbs-sib/161703376/ 28 December 2024 The Daily Telegraph S1 Newspapers.comStarcevic Nesha 25 June 2001 Schumacher closing in on Formula One record https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-times-schumacher-closing-in/161706574/ 28 December 2024 Racine Journal Times 3D Newspapers.com Associated Press The conditions were dry, warm and sunny for the race.24 June 2001 2001 : Europe Schumacher wins at the Nurburgring! http://www.f1-live.com/f1-2001/en/archives/results_2001/europe.shtml dead https://web.archive.org/web/20011216212951/http://www.f1-live.com/f1-2001/en/archives/results_2001/europe.shtml 16 December 2001 27 December 2024 F1-Live.com 2 24 June 2001 2001 : Europe (Race Commentary) http://www.f1-live.com/f1-2001/en/archives/results_2001/europe_race_comments.shtml dead https://web.archive.org/web/20011006211010/http://www.f1-live.com/f1-2001/en/archives/results_2001/europe_race_comments.shtml 6 October 2001 27 December 2024 F1-Live.com24 June 2001 2001 Round 9 Europe: Nurburgring http://www.formula1.com/races/racenews01/europe/race.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010628181057/http://www.formula1.com/races/racenews01/europe/race.html 28 June 2001 27 December 2024 Formula1.com The air temperature ranged from 21 to 23 C F and the track temperature was between 30 and 34 C F;25 June 2001 Grand Prix of Europe http://dbs.galeforcef1.com/event.asp?e=09&s=2001 https://web.archive.org/web/20061022073939/http://dbs.galeforcef1.com/event.asp?e=09&s=2001 22 October 2006 27 December 2024 Gale Force F1 conditions were forecast to be constant, with a 20% chance of rain.24 June 2001 Grand Prix of Europe – Race Report http://dbs.galeforcef1.com/event_report.asp?s=2001&e=09&n=2001062418h05 https://web.archive.org/web/20070818173427/http://dbs.galeforcef1.com/event_report.asp?s=2001&e=09&n=2001062418h05 18 August 2007 27 December 2024 Gale Force F1 Michael Schumacher, driving a spare Ferrari, came to a halt at the bottom of the hill at the Dunlop hairpin while on a reconnaissance lap due to a fuel pump failure. He commandeered a motor scooter back to the pit lane before it was closed and drove his racing car to the grid.Grand Prix Results: European GP, 2001 https://www.grandprix.com/gpe/rr672.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20020102023809/https://www.grandprix.com/gpe/rr672.html 2 January 2002 27 December 2024 GrandPrix.com Marques, from 22nd on the grid, stalled his Minardi car on the formation lap due to a launch control issue and had to start manually.24 June 2001 Lapwatch: European GP http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/formula_one/newsid_1405000/1405228.stm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20011030065056/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/formula_one/newsid_1405000/1405228.stm 30 October 2001 27 December 2024 BBC Sport Autosport wrote that race strategy would be concerned with limiting damage since inclement weather in the past two years and tyre degradation.28 June 2001 European GP Race Analysis https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/european-gp-race-analysis-4998828/4998828/ 27 December 2024 Autosport 31 January 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230131192202/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/european-gp-race-analysis-4998828/4998828/ live When the five lights went out to begin the race, Ralf Schumacher started faster than Michael Schumacher because of his car's launch control system.Elizalde Pablo 27 June 2001 The 2001 European GP Review https://www.atlasf1.com/2001/eur/elizalde.html AtlasF1 7 26 https://archive.today/20250208090456/https://www.atlasf1.com/2001/eur/elizalde.html 8 February 2025 27 December 2024 Michael Schumacher's launch control system was not correctly tuned, thus he veered to the right to put Ralf Schumacher on the inside towards the pit lane barrier, keeping the race lead into the Castrol-S chicane as the latter had to decelerate to prevent a collision.24 June 2001 European GP 2001 – Michael lays down the law http://www.crash.net/uk/en/feature_view.asp?cid=1&fid=833 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20030911155912/http://www.crash.net/uk/en/feature_view.asp?cid=1&fid=833 11 September 2003 27 December 2024 Crash Montoya maintained his grid position of third.24 June 2001 Race report: Schuey Snr controls race from start to finish https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/race-report-schuey-snr-controls-race-from-start-to-finish-4999395/4999395/ https://web.archive.org/web/20210928203220/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/race-report-schuey-snr-controls-race-from-start-to-finish-4999395/4999395/ 28 September 2021 27 December 2024 Autosport Behind the leading trio, Barrichello made a slow start due to a launch control issue, dropping from fourth to seventh. Marques ran wide into the gravel trap at the Castrol-S chicane but returned to the racecourse unscathed. Verstappen, who started 19th, had the best start in the spare Arrows car after his race car developed a fuel pressure issue, moving up five positions to 14th. Irvine overtook Villeneuve for 11th. Michael Schumacher led Ralf Schumacher by 1.4 seconds at the end of the first lap, followed by Montoya, Coulthard, Häkkinen, and Trulli.Gardner John 24 June 2001 European GP: Michael Schumacher Victorious http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010624c.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010709042845/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01Formula1/010624c.html 9 July 2001 27 December 2024 Speedvision thumb|left|upright|Ralf Schumacher (pictured in 2002) was behind his brother for much of the race until he was penalised with a ten-second stop-and-go penalty for crossing the white line at the pit lane exit. Michael Schumacher and Ralf Schumacher began to pull away from the rest of the field, with the former gaining an advantage over the latter due to his light fuel load. The race began processional as cars ran in formation with few overtakes occurring.24 June 2001 Michael wins at home http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=27196 https://web.archive.org/web/20041124161803/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=27196 24 November 2004 27 December 2024 F1Racing.net 24 June 2001 Michael Schumacher reigns in Germany – Race Report http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=27200 https://web.archive.org/web/20041111085250/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=27200 11 November 2004 27 December 2024 F1Racing.net Marques became the Grand Prix's first retirement on lap eight, pulling over to the side of the track due to a gearbox failure caused by voltage fluctuations. Michael Schumacher's advantage over Ralf Schumacher was 3.4 seconds at the start of lap 11.Around this time, Ralf Schumacher began to close up to Michael Schumacher with a series of fastest laps using his car's powerful BMW engine. His older Michelin tyres began to warm up and increase his performance as his brother's Bridgestone tyres wore out. The gap closed to under one second by the conclusion of lap 17. On the following lap, Michael Schumacher locked the rear brakes and ran wide to the outside of the track, into the downhill Dunlop hairpin. Ralf Schumacher tried to take the race lead on the inside, but Michael Schumacher defended on the racing line. Over the next ten laps, Ralf Schumacher pressed Michael Schumacher, who was pushing hard to keep the race lead from his brother despite periodically sending his rear wheels off the track exiting the corners. Montoya was able to close in on the two cars by setting a series of fastest laps in an attempt to capitalise on their duel. On lap 22, Häkkinen ran wide on the grass and kerbs at the Veedol chicane after flat-spotting his front right tyre, causing a severe vibration. Two laps later, Panis spun into the Dunlop hairpin gravel trap due to an electronic malfunction in the gear change mechanism.Henry Alan 25 June 2001 Schumacher benefits from brotherly blunder https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-guardian-schumacher-benefits-from-br/161703463/ 28 December 2024 The Guardian 24 Newspapers.com Alan Henry On lap 27, Montoya set the race circuit lap record of 1:18.354, closing in on the battle for first and second place. Michael Schumacher and Ralf Schumacher, separated by four-tenths of a second, were the first of the leading drivers to make their first pit stops at the end of lap 28.Spurgeon Brad Brad Spurgeon 25 June 2001 Penalty Dulls Brothers' Duel on Home Turf : This Time, Edge Goes To Older Schumacher https://www.nytimes.com/2001/06/25/sports/25iht-prix_ed3__2.html?module=Search&mabReward=relbias%3Aw 27 December 2024 The New York Times 6 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160306120836/http://www.nytimes.com/2001/06/25/sports/25iht-prix_ed3__2.html?module=Search&mabReward=relbias:w live Both drivers chose a two-stop strategy, while Michael Schumacher's teammate Barrichello and the McLaren drivers followed a one-stop strategy. When Michael Schumacher realised his brother was making a pit stop, he turned right into the pit lane entrance, diving pit lane from the racing track at the last possible moment, crossing the white line and forcing him to cut in front of Ralf Schumacher, a legal manoeuvre. Swift work from the Ferrari crew allowed Michael Schumacher to stay ahead of Ralf Schumacher, who overshot his pit box and lost time as a result. As both drivers exited the pitlane, Ralf Schumacher cut to the left, illegally crossing over the white line designating the end of the pit lane straight to keep drivers on the inside of the circuit upon exiting since he was concentrating on Coulthard ahead of him.24 June 2001 White line blows Ralf Schumacher's race http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=27213 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20041111085318/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=27213 11 November 2004 1 January 2025 F1Racing.net Montoya took the lead on lap 29 before making his first of two pit stops, returning to the track in fourth. thumb|right|upright|David Coulthard (pictured in 2007) finished in third place despite lacking pace in his McLaren. On lap 31, Ralf Schumacher passed Coulthard for second at the Dunlop hairpin, deciding that delaying the former would yield little benefit. Coulthard wanted to observe Ralf Schumacher close down on Michael Schumacher after seeing their earlier battle on television displays around the circuit. Bernoldi pulled over to the side of the track on the same lap, his car's gearbox locked in fifth gear. Barrichello overtook Häkkinen at the chicane for fifth on lap 32. Montoya was battling Coulthard for third and attempted to overtake him at the Veedol chicane, but his brakes locked. He ran wide onto the grass at the turn on the next lap. Montoya rejoined the track without losing any positions. Häkkinen made his only pit stop on the same lap, dropping to tenth. On lap 39, his teammate Coulthard made his only pit stop and returned to the track in sixth. Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn alerted team principal Jean Todt that Ralf Schumacher had crossed the white line at the pit lane exit, which Todt reported to FIA race director Charlie Whiting by email. As Michael Schumacher increased his advantage over Ralf Schumacher because his new tyres provided him greater pace over his brother who was running on worn tyres, the FIA stewards told the Williams team that Ralf Schumacher had received a ten-second stop-and-go penalty for crossing the white line at the pit exit. Williams brought Ralf Schumacher into the pit lane to serve his penalty at the end of lap 39, dropping him from second to fourth. This promoted his teammate Montoya to second and Barrichello to third; the penalty effectively eliminated Ralf Schumacher's chances of winning the race. On lap 44, Barrichello made his only pit stop of the race from third. The stop lasted 10.3 seconds and he fell to fifth. On lap 46, Trulli retired his car on the grass after the Bit curve turn due to a gearbox failure caused by an oil pressure problem. Two laps later, Alesi attempted to pass Heidfeld for twelfth place, and the two drivers collided lightly when Heidfeld did a defensive manoeuvre on Alesi. Frentzen spun his car after the Dunlop hairpin on lap 50 due to a traction control system failure and retired to the side of the track. Michael Schumacher and Montoya made their second pit stops at the conclusion of the lap. Both drivers retained first and second places following their pit stops. Ralf Schumacher entered the pit lane for his second scheduled pit stop three laps later and rejoined in fourth, behind Coulthard. Heidfeld drove slowly to the pit lane due to his previous incident with Alesi, which bent a driveshaft, and was pushed into the garage on lap 56 to retire on safety grounds. Burti battled Button for 14th and overtook him on lap 56. thumb|left|upright|Michael Schumacher, who took pole position and won the race by 4.1 seconds On lap 60, Barrichello made a mistake and skidded onto the grass, but he remained in fifth place. Verstappen went onto escape road after his engine failed on lap 62. Alesi attempted to brake later than Räikkönen, who had closed the inside line, into the Dunlop hairpin for 11th place on the penultimate lap, but spun into the gravel trap and retired. Michael Schumacher reduced his pace, and retained the lead for the rest of the race, securing his fifth victory of the nine races held thus far in the season and 49th overall, putting him two behind Alain Prost's all-time win record of 51.Allsop Derick 25 June 2001 Schumacher sees off all challengers https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-independent-schumacher-sees-off-all/161703521/ 28 December 2024 The Independent Sport 1 Newspapers.com Montoya registered his second race finish of the season, finishing second, 4.1 seconds behind Michael Schumacher. Coulthard, who was off the pace, finished third 20 seconds back. Ralf Schumacher was catching Coulthard until his pace dropped and he finished fourth. Barrichello finished fifth and Häkkinen completed the points-scorers in sixth. Irvine and De la Rosa finished seventh and eighth after Jaguar implemented a one-stop strategy. Villeneuve finished ninth, 1.7 seconds behind De la Rosa, unable to extract more performance from his tyres. Blistering tyres left Räikkönen in tenth. Benetton's Fisichella and Button finished 11th and 13th, respectively; both drivers reported rear tyre handling issues. Burti was 12th after grass penetrated his car's radiators when he ran off the track on lap 10 owing to blistering tyres from running in teammate Alesi's slipstream and had them cleaned. Alonso finished 14th and was the final driver to finish despite late-race engine difficulties. Despite not finishing the race, Alesi was the last classified finisher. Post-race The top three drivers appeared on the podium to collect their trophies and spoke to the media at the press conference held afterwards. Michael Schumacher said of his victory, "We have had a superb weekend, we got pole position, we got the win, we had a nice race again together, Ralf and myself, until the stop and go, so it was quite an entertaining weekend."24 June 2001 Post-Race Press Conference – European GP http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/jun/report.php/id/4771/.html 27 December 2024 AtlasF1 1 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200901165713/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/jun/report.php/id/4771/.html dead Montoya said he "had pretty good luck" and added that he was relieved to finish second after errors in the preceding two races. He stated that he was pushing after his second pit stop since his car could go fast and he was able to handle it in a way that allowed him to drive smoothly. Coulthard thought finishing third was his best possible result and that he would have finished fourth if Ralf Schumacher had not been penalised. He stated that he believed that a one-stop strategy from where he started the race was the best decision. Following the race, Ralf Schumacher confronted his brother Michael in the scrutineering garage about being forced towards the pit lane barrier at the start.24 June 2001 Schumacher spat – Ralf unhappy with Michael https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/schumacher-spat-ralf-unhappy-with-michael-4999319/4999319/ https://archive.today/20250208090950/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/schumacher-spat-ralf-unhappy-with-michael-4999319/4999319/ 8 February 2025 27 December 2024 Autosport He would not discuss the start, but did issue a statement in which he expressed his disappointment in receiving a ten-second stop-and-go penalty for crossing the white line at the pit lane exit, which he believed may have lost him the race victory.24 June 2001 Schumachers in pit lane bust-up http://www.itv-f1.com/news/news_story.php3?mediaid=5999 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010701043259/http://www.itv-f1.com/news/news_story.php3?mediaid=5999 1 July 2001 27 December 2024 ITV-F1 Michael Schumacher contended that reaching the first corner in the lead was his first aim, and that his manoeuvre was permissible under the one-move rule. Coulthard agreed that the manoeuvre was legal, but he thought that requiring a driver to take evasive action or brake was not the right thing to do.24 June 2001 Schu tests brotherly love http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/formula_one/newsid_1405000/1405457.stm https://web.archive.org/web/20011107202311/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/formula_one/newsid_1405000/1405457.stm 7 November 2001 27 December 2024 BBC Sport BMW Motorsport director Gerhard Berger said he was unsurprised over the manoevure, calling it "hard, but that's racing." Brawn explained that in regards to the penalty it was common for teams to make queries to the FIA. Ralf Schumacher left the track that night without talking to the media. He said two days after the race that he would have performed the same manoeuvre as his brother at the start and was still upset with race officials about his penalty.Baldwin Alan 26 June 2001 Exclusive: I'd have Done the Same as Michael, Says Ralf https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/jun/report.php/id/4795/.html https://archive.today/20250208091238/https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/jun/report.php/id/4795/.html 8 February 2025 27 December 2024 AtlasF1 Reuters thumb|right|upright|Ron Dennis (pictured in 2000) defended McLaren driver Mika Häkkinen's form Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo called the race outcome "one of Schumacher's best ever wins with Ferrari" and that victory against their primary rivals in their home nation of Germany was "even more satisfying and motivating."25 June 2001 Di Montezemolo: One of Schumacher's Best Ever Wins https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/jun/report.php/id/4787/.html https://archive.today/20250208091437/https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/jun/report.php/id/4787/.html 8 February 2025 27 December 2024 AtlasF1 Barrichello attributed his fifth-place finish to running a one-stop strategy and carrying a lot of fuel, which prevented him from racing with competitors close behind him, adding, "It was just one of those days which didn't work out right."24 June 2001 Strategy woe costs Rubens dear http://www.itv-f1.com/news/news_story.php3?mediaid=5996 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010701041507/http://www.itv-f1.com/news/news_story.php3?mediaid=5996 1 July 2001 27 December 2024 ITV-F1 Häkkinen expressed disappointment with his sixth-place finish, claiming that tyre vibration and early pitting cost him spots.24 June 2001 Hakkinen disappointed with sixth place https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/hakkinen-disappointed-with-sixth-place-4999116/4999116/ 27 December 2024 Autosport 5 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230205013733/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/hakkinen-disappointed-with-sixth-place-4999116/4999116/ live McLaren team principal Ron Dennis defended Häkkinen, stating the driver slowed due to a tyre issue and resulting vibrations, preventing him from finishing fourth.26 June 2001 Hakkinen was Not Off Form, Says Dennis https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/jun/report.php/id/4789/.html 27 December 2024 AtlasF1 5 August 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200805191451/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/jun/report.php/id/4789/.html live The race result saw Michael Schumacher extend his World Drivers' Championship lead with 68 championship points. Coulthard was second with 44 championship points, 18 ahead of Barrichello in third, and 19 ahead of Ralf Schumacher in fourth. Montoya's second-place finish moved him from eleventh to fifth. With eight races remaining in the season, Ferrari maintained their World Constructors' Championship lead with 94 championship points, McLaren remained second with 53 championship points, and Williams remained third with 37 championship points. 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 1 Germany Michael Schumacher Ferrari Bridgestone 67 1:29:42.724 1 10 2 6 Colombia Juan Pablo Montoya Williams-BMW Michelin 67 +4.127 3 6 3 4 UK David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes Bridgestone 67 +24.993 5 4 4 5 Germany Ralf Schumacher Williams-BMW Michelin 67 +33.345 2 3 5 2 Brazil Rubens Barrichello Ferrari Bridgestone 67 +45.495 4 2 6 3 Finland Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes Bridgestone 67 +1:04.868 6 1 7 18 UK Eddie Irvine Jaguar-Cosworth Michelin 67 +1:06.198 12   8 19 Spain Pedro de la Rosa Jaguar-Cosworth Michelin 66 +1 Lap 16   9 10 Canada Jacques Villeneuve BAR-Honda Bridgestone 66 +1 Lap 11   10 17 Finland Kimi Räikkönen Sauber-Petronas Bridgestone 66 +1 Lap 9   11 7 Italy Giancarlo Fisichella Benetton-Renault Michelin 66 +1 Lap 15   12 23 Brazil Luciano Burti Prost-Acer Michelin 65 +2 Laps 17   13 8 UK Jenson Button Benetton-Renault Michelin 65 +2 Laps 20   14 21 Spain Fernando Alonso Minardi-European Michelin 65 +2 Laps 21   15 22 France Jean Alesi Prost-Acer Michelin 64 Spun off 14   Ret Retired 14 Netherlands Jos Verstappen Arrows-Asiatech Bridgestone 58 Engine 19   Ret Retired 16 Germany Nick Heidfeld Sauber-Petronas Bridgestone 54 Driveshaft 10   Ret Retired 11 Germany Heinz-Harald Frentzen Jordan-Honda Bridgestone 48 Traction control 8   Ret Retired 12 Italy Jarno Trulli Jordan-Honda Bridgestone 44 Transmission 7   Ret Retired 15 Brazil Enrique Bernoldi Arrows-Asiatech Bridgestone 29 Gearbox 18   Ret Retired 9 France Olivier Panis BAR-Honda Bridgestone 23 Electrical 13   Ret Retired 20 Brazil Tarso Marques Minardi-European Michelin 7 Electrical 22  Sources:2001 European Grand Prix http://www.formula1.com/results/season/2001/42/ Formula1.com 26 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20141028232959/http://www.formula1.com/results/season/2001/42/ 28 October 2014 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 68 10px 2 UK David Coulthard 44 10px 3 Brazil Rubens Barrichello 26 10px 4 Germany Ralf Schumacher 25 10px 5 5 Colombia Juan Pablo Montoya 12Sources:https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/europe/championnat.aspx Europe 2001 – Championship StatsF1 15 March 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20100925153036/https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/europe/championnat.aspx 25 September 2010 Constructors' Championship standings +/– Championship positions gained, maintained or lost Pos Position Driver Points 10px 1 Italy Ferrari 94 10px 2 United Kingdom McLaren-Mercedes 53 10px 3 United Kingdom Williams-BMW 37 10px 4 Switzerland Sauber-Petronas 15 10px 5 Ireland Jordan-Honda 13Sources: Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings. Notes References 30em External links European Grand Prix 2001 2001 Canadian Grand Prix 2001 French Grand Prix 2000 European Grand Prix 2002 European Grand Prix Formula One Sports Germany European Grand Prix Category:European Grand Prix European Grand Prix European Grand Prix