2001 Brazilian Grand Prix

F1 Brazil Brazilian 17 June 2024 19 August 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160819155856/http://chicanef1.com/racetit.pl?year=2001&gp=Brazilian%20GP 2001 Brazilian GP – XXX Grande Prêmio Marlboro do Brasil http://chicanef1.com/racetit.pl?year=2001&gp=Brazilian%20GP dead ChicaneF1 2001 Brazilian Grand Prix https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/races/2001-brazilian-grand-prix/ Motor Sport 17 June 2024 17 June 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240617052658/https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/races/2001-brazilian-grand-prix/ liveBrazilian Grand Prix 2001 results http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/race/2054.html ESPN 18 June 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20140720044646/http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/race/2054.html 20 July 2014 dead Grande Prêmio Marlboro do Brasil 2001 April 1 2001 2001 Malaysian Grand Prix 2001 San Marino Grand Prix Autódromo José Carlos Pace (AKA Interlagos) track map.svg 3 17 Autódromo José Carlos Pace, São Paulo, Brazil 2.677 4.309 71 190.083 305.909 Dry first, rain and thunderstorms later 70,000 Michael Schumacher Ferrari 1:13.780 Germany Ralf Schumacher Germany Williams-BMW 1:15.693 38 David Coulthard United Kingdom McLaren-Mercedes Michael Schumacher Germany Ferrari Nick Heidfeld Germany Sauber-Petronas BRA The 2001 Brazilian Grand Prix (formally the Grande Prêmio Marlboro do Brasil 2001)https://www.formula1.com/en/results/2001/races/705/brazil/race-result Brazilian Formula1.com 22 July 2025 was a Formula One motor race held before 70,000 spectators on 1 April 2001 at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace in São Paulo, Brazil. It was the third race of the 2001 Formula One World Championship and the only one held in South America. Starting from fifth place, McLaren driver David Coulthard won the 71-lap race. Ferrari's Michael Schumacher finished second with Sauber's Nick Heidfeld third. Michael Schumacher led the World Drivers' Championship before the race, while Ferrari led the World Constructors' Championship. He secured pole position by setting the quickest lap in the one-hour qualifying session. The race was interrupted after McLaren's Mika Häkkinen's engine stalled on the starting grid, prompting the safety car's deployment. When the safety car was withdrawn at the end of lap two, Williams' Juan Pablo Montoya overtook Schumacher for the lead. Montoya led the next 36 laps before he was hit by Arrows' Jos Verstappen on lap 39, forcing both drivers to retire from the race. As a result, Coulthard took the race lead and held it until the pit stops for wet-weather tyres, when the rain became heavier, and Schumacher took it for two laps until Coulthard passed him on lap 50. Coulthard led the rest of the race and won by 16.1 seconds over Schumacher, the only other driver on the lead lap. Coulthard's tenth victory of his career reduced Michael Schumacher's lead in the World Drivers' Championship to six championship points along with him moving up to second place, 10 championship points ahead of Schumacher's teammate Rubens Barrichello in third. McLaren cut Ferrari's World Constructors' Championship lead to 15 championship points with 14 races remaining in the season. Background left|thumb|The Autódromo José Carlos Pace (pictured in 2006), where the race was held The 2001 Brazilian Grand Prix, the third round of seventeen in the 2001 Formula One World Championship, took place on 1 April 2001, at the anti-clockwise Autódromo José Carlos Pace track in São Paulo, Brazil. It was the season's lone South American event,30 March 2001 Teams Complain After Thefts, Mugging at Interlagos https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/mar/report.php/id/3960/.html 17 June 2024 AtlasF1 Reuters 2 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240702073540/https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/mar/report.php/id/3960/.html live and the third in a row outside of Europe.Tremayne David David Tremayne Ferrari's challenge to trailing opposition https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-independent-ferraris-challenge-to-t/149713617/ The Independent 31 March 2001 20 June 2024 Newspapers.com 20 June 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240620184841/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-independent-ferraris-challenge-to-t/149713617/ live The Grand Prix featured eleven teams of two drivers (each representing a different constructor), with no changes to the season entry list.FIA Formula One World Championship 2001 Brazilian Grand Prix https://motorsportstats.com/results/fia-formula-one-world-championship/2001/brazilian-grand-prix/info 18 June 2024 Motorsport Stats 18 June 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240618070313/https://motorsportstats.com/results/fia-formula-one-world-championship/2001/brazilian-grand-prix/info live Tyre suppliers Bridgestone and Michelin brought two dry compounds and three wet-weather tyres to Brazil.Tytler Ewan The Brazilian GP Preview http://www.atlasf1.com/2001/bra/preview/tytler.html AtlasF1 7 13 28 March 2001 15 April 2015 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304055641/http://www.atlasf1.com/2001/bra/preview/tytler.html live Going into the race, Ferrari's Michael Schumacher led the World Drivers' Championship with 20 championship points, ahead of teammate Rubens Barrichello and McLaren's David Coulthard, who were tied for second with ten championship points. Jordan's Heinz-Harald Frentzen was fourth with five championship points, followed by Sauber's Nick Heidfeld in fifth with three.Jones Bruce The Official F1 Grand Prix Guide 2002 2001 Final Tables https://archive.org/details/officialf1grandp0000jone/ 2002 Carlton Books London, England 106–107 1-84222-557-X Internet Archive registration Ferrari led the World Constructors' Championship with 30 championship points, while McLaren were second with 11. Jordan and Sauber were third and fourth, with five and four championship points, respectively, and Williams were fifth with two. Following the 2001 Malaysian on March 18, nine of the eleven teams tested tyres, car and electrical components, and racing setups on their cars at Spain's Circuit de Catalunya from 20 to 23 March in preparation for the Brazilian Grand Prix.Formula One Update – 23 March 2001 http://www.fia.com/presse/f1updt-a/23-03-2001.htm Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile 23 March 2001 17 June 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20010821045338/http://www.fia.com/presse/f1updt-a/23-03-2001.htm 21 August 2001 dead Ferrari test driver Luca Badoer set the quickest times on the first day, ahead of McLaren's test driver Alexander Wurz.Badoer on Top at Barcelona – Day One http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/mar/report.php/id/3913/.html AtlasF1 20 March 2001 15 April 2015 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304043243/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/mar/report.php/id/3913/.html dead Badoer remained fastest on the second day. Marc Gené, the Williams test driver, stopped on track with a mechanical failure which briefly stopped testing.Badoer tops testing again http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns03925.html GrandPrix.com 21 March 2001 15 April 2015 18 June 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140618072954/http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns03925.html live Michael Schumacher was fastest on the third day of testing. Seven suspensions were required as several drivers had car problems or spun off the circuit.Testing March 22nd: Barcelona Day 3 http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/03/s4956.html Formula1.com 22 March 2001 15 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20011005161710/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/03/s4956.html 5 October 2001 Michael Schumacher stayed fastest for the final day's running.Schumacher completes testing and heads to Brazil http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns03934.html GrandPrix.com 23 March 2001 15 April 2015 18 June 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140618043302/http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns03934.html live Both the Minardi and Sauber teams did not do any testing. Sauber's technical department focused on preparing updated aerodynamic components that were optimised at the factory, whereas Minardi worked at their factory to improve car reliability. Michael Schumacher won the season's first two races in Australia and Malaysia.Cleeren Filip 1 April 2024 The day Montoya gave F1 a shock to the system https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/2001-brazilian-grand-prix-montoya-schumacher/4775817/ 28 July 2024 Motorsport.comEason Kevin Schumacher has two races to milk technical wizardry; Motor racing https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A72478186/GPS?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=46dd84c2 The Times 36 29 March 2001 17 June 2024 Gale Academic OneFile subscription Although he was the bookmakers' favourite to win the race,Schumacher Hot Favourite to Win in Brazil https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/mar/report.php/id/3936/.html AtlasF1 Reuters 26 March 2001 17 June 2024 17 June 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240617055442/https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/mar/report.php/id/3936/.html liveJacobs Paul Frentzen can upset the big race odds https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A75314959/GPS?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=0b91960c London Evening Standard 76 29 March 2001 17 June 2024 Gale In Context: Biography subscription he noted that the warm weather could make it difficult for drivers and their cars, adding, "We have proven the car's reliability in two tough races right at the start of the season, which is encouraging going into the Brazilian race". Barrichello did not remember a time he was very excited for a race because of his Ferrari's competitiveness,Windsor Peter Peter Windsor 25 March 2001 Brilliant Barrichello ready to emerge from shadows; Motor racing https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A72357864/GPS?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=b3329534 subscription 17 June 2024 The Sunday Times 11 Gale Academic OneFile and was certain of beating his teammate Michael Schumacher to win, saying, "I know what it would mean to the fans especially to see a home winner."Rubens: I'll stop Schu record bid https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A82708584/GPS?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=e3b80c4c Edinburgh Evening News 38 30 March 2001 17 June 2024 Gale OneFile: News subscription McLaren co-ordinator Jo Ramírez admitted "We were and we are still lost" because their car was slower than Ferrari's in the first two rounds, "Frankly, I don't know what we will be able to do at this Grand Prix. We are lost. This car is not up to the McLaren tradition."Ramirez Admits McLaren are 'Lost' https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/mar/report.php/id/3962/.html AtlasF1 30 March 2001 17 June 2024 19 May 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160519083930/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/mar/report.php/id/3962/.html live McLaren's Mika Häkkinen stated that winning in Brazil was his team's primary goal, while teammate Coulthard expressed hope that they could maintain its history of success in Brazil. Following last year's race, the track underwent safety upgrades. In response to marshal Graham Beveridge's death at the Australian race, 21 cabins were erected to safeguard marshals across the track. Animals that were roaming near the circuit boundaries were rounded up and relocated. A guard rail was constructed at the Bico do Pato turn as car speeds increased greatly since 2000. The gravel trap along the Reta Oposta straight was reinforced and the circuit's drainage system was fixed.Brazilian GP Organisers Herald Safety Changes http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/mar/report.php/id/3939/.html AtlasF1 26 March 2001 16 April 2015 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304060148/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/mar/report.php/id/3939/.html dead On 17 March, a contractor's dissatisfaction with São Paulo city administration caused a disruption in the renovation work, prompting inquiries.Brazilian modifications temporarily suspended http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/03/s4879.html Formula1.com 17 March 2001 16 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20011110005525/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/03/s4879.html 10 November 2001 Construction workers continued to work on the track prior to the first practice session.Henry Alan 30 March 2001 An awful lot of circuit chaos in Brazil https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-guardian-an-awful-lot-of-circuit-cha/149490256/ 17 June 2024 The Guardian Newspapers.com Alan Henry 2 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240702072314/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-guardian-an-awful-lot-of-circuit-cha/149490256/ live The issue, involving the delayed supply of tables and chairs, was confirmed by race organisers and would not disrupt the Grand Prix.Interlagos legal dispute will not affect the race http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns03922.html GrandPrix.com 21 March 2001 16 April 2015 18 June 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140618043252/http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns03922.html live Barrichello criticised the Grand Prix, citing the displeasure of some drivers in previous years and the quality of the local facilities.Brazilian Race has Bad Image, Says Barrichello http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/mar/report.php/id/3925/.html AtlasF1 23 March 2001 16 April 2015 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304003542/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/mar/report.php/id/3925/.html dead However, the event's director, Carlos Roberto Montagne, refuted Barrichello's assertions, saying that the road surface was approved by two British engineers. Brazilian GP Director disputes Barrichello claims http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/03/s4971.html Formula1.com 25 March 2001 16 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20011102083438/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/03/s4971.html 2 November 2001 However, the drivers were dissatisfied with the work because the track remained bumpy. Häkkinen described the track as "very bumpy indeed. It seems to get worse and worse every year."Drivers Claim Interlagos Still Too Bumpy http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/mar/report.php/id/3969/.html AtlasF1 30 March 2001 17 April 2015 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054636/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/mar/report.php/id/3969/.html dead Minardi's Fernando Alonso claimed that the bumping was so bad that one could have lost their vision of the circuit. Several teams introduced no significant technical changes to their cars, instead waiting for the season's first European race, the 2001 San Marino, two weeks after the race in Brazil.Piola Giorgio Giorgio Piola Valzer di ali sulla McLaren Waltz of wings on the McLaren Autosprint 3–9 April 2001 16 45–48 it McLaren introduced four front wing specifications in an attempt to reduce the MP4-16's understeer but eventually oriented on a new front wing profile. Williams debuted a new rear wing, while Benetton postponed the debut of its lower front side appendages to the San Marino Grand Prix due to creating drag and downforce, slowing their B201 car during practice.https://archive.org/details/officialformulao0000unse/ 2001 Formula One Annual European Press Ltd 2001 0-9541368-0-2 Mansell Nigel Nigel Mansell registration Internet Archive534–535 British American Racing (BAR) tested two rear wing configurations and a modified upswept exhaust to increase the 003's engine revolutions while avoiding gearbox overheating. Sauber added two new sidepod winglets in front of the air extractor chimneys to increase downforce as Jaguar lowered the size of the R2's bargeboards and extended the front wing endplates to improve efficiency and deflect air inside the front wheels. Prost added updated aerodynamic profiles to the AP04's front wishbones as well as minor rear suspension geometry modifications.534–535 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 morning practice session was held in sunny weather on a dusty track that was cleaned by cars;30 March 2001 Free practice 1: Schumacher cleans up https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-1-schumacher-cleans-up-5009420/5009420/ 18 June 2024 Autosport 18 June 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240618132620/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-1-schumacher-cleans-up-5009420/5009420/ live 30 March 2001 Schumacher leads in Brazil http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=24751 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040928153935/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=24751 28 September 2004 18 June 2024 F1Racing.net no rain was expected. Michael Schumacher led the first practice session, setting a lap of 1:16.832 with 23 minutes left. Häkkinen was second and was fastest for the first quarter of the practice until spinning off midway through after likely driving onto dirt rather than a lack of car grip. Barrichello, Coulthard, BAR's Olivier Panis, the Jaguars of Eddie Irvine and Luciano Burti, Williams' Juan Pablo Montoya, Heidfeld and Jordan's Jarno Trulli rounded out the session's top ten fastest drivers.Friday First Free Practice – Brazilian GP http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/mar/report.php/id/3964/.html AtlasF1 30 March 2001 16 April 2015 25 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150925130948/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/mar/report.php/id/3964/.html dead thumb|upright|Rubens Barrichello (pictured in 2002) had a loss of oil pressure that meant he had a lack of preparation on his car. It became warmer but overcast for the second practice session.30 March 2001 Coulthard on form in Brazil http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=24756 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040928165729/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=24756 28 September 2004 18 June 2024 F1Racing.net Early in the session, Coulthard set the day's fastest lap of 1:15.520 on new tyres,30 March 2001 Free Practice http://www.fia.com/PRESSE/F1-GP-2001/Bresil/news1.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20010604123433/http://www.fia.com/PRESSE/F1-GP-2001/Bresil/news1.htm 4 June 2001 16 April 2015 Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile30 March 2001 Free practice 2: DC takes surprise top slot https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-2-dc-takes-surprise-top-slot-5009383/5009383/ 18 June 2024 Autosport 18 June 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240618132619/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-2-dc-takes-surprise-top-slot-5009383/5009383/ live one second quicker than Trulli.Gardner John 30 March 2001 Brazilian GP: Coulthard Tops Friday Practice http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010330b.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010825152331/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010330b.html 25 August 2001 18 June 2024 Speedvision He tried to lap faster but missed the braking point for Curva do Sol corner and spun into the gravel trap. Michael Schumacher was third after suffering a puncture from driving over a nail. Montoya and Ralf Schumacher of Williams (who ran off the track at turn ten, damaging his car's front aerodynamic devices) were fourth and sixth, separated by Häkkinen.16030 March 2001 Friday Second Free Practice – Brazilian GP https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/mar/report.php/id/3965/.html 18 June 2024 AtlasF1 18 June 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240618132617/https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/mar/report.php/id/3965/.html live Barrichello, seventh, spun off after 22 minutes after his engine lost power due to a loss of oil pressure and stalled.Coulthard Fastest in Brazil Friday practice http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/03/s5019.html Formula1.com 30 March 2001 18 June 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20010417071351/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/03/s5019.html 17 April 2001 deadHamilton Maurice 1 April 2001 Brothers to the fore https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-observer-brothers-to-the-fore-the/149718036/ 21 June 2024 The Observer S14 Newspapers.com 2 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240702072314/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-observer-brothers-to-the-fore-the/149718036/ live Because the sporting regulations prohibited him from driving the backup car, Barrichello had insufficient on-track driving to set up his car for the race. Frentzen (who stopped on track at Subida do Lago corner when his engine suddenly cut out with more than 20 minutes remaining), Heidfeld and Irvine followed in the top ten. It got hotter during Saturday's free practice sessions.Makkaveev Vladimir May 2001 Гран При Бразилии: эпоха возрождения Brazilian Grand Prix: Renaissance http://www.formula-one.ru/archive/0501/02gpbra.htm dead Formula 1 Magazine 5 34-44 https://web.archive.org/web/20020825234223/http://www.formula-one.ru/archive/0501/02gpbra.htm 25 August 2002 18 June 2024 Häkkinen led the third practice session, lapping at 1:14.503, with teammate Coulthard second. Michael Schumacher and Barrichello were third and fifth fastest, followed by Ralf Schumacher. Montoya, Trulli, Frentzen, Heidfeld, and Sauber's Kimi Räikkönen completed the top ten. Burti lost control of his Jaguar but recovered to continue driving.31 March 2001 Free practice 3: McLaren leads the way https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-3-mclaren-leads-the-way-5009316/5009316/ 18 June 2024 Autosport 18 June 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240618151120/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-3-mclaren-leads-the-way-5009316/5009316/ live Saturday First Free Practice – Brazilian GP http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/mar/report.php/id/3981/.html AtlasF1 31 March 2001 16 April 2015 25 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150925131026/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/mar/report.php/id/3981/.html dead Giancarlo Fisichella's Benetton car stopped in the grass due to an engine oil leak.31 March 2001 Free Practice + Qualifying http://www.fia.com/PRESSE/F1-GP-2001/Bresil/news2.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20021017092704/http://www.fia.com/PRESSE/F1-GP-2001/Bresil/news2.htm 17 October 2002 16 April 2015 Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile31 March 2001 McLaren quickest in Saturday's 1st practice http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=24798 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040928154028/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=24798 28 September 2004 18 June 2024 F1Racing.net In the final practice session, Montoya was quickest with a lap of 1:13.963, lapping faster than the 2000 pole time;31 March 2001 Free practice 4: Montoya smashes the status quo https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-4-montoya-smashes-the-status-quo-5009288/5009288/ 18 June 2024 Autosport 18 June 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240618151119/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/free-practice-4-montoya-smashes-the-status-quo-5009288/5009288/ live Ralf Schumacher was fourth. The two McLarens split them, with Häkkinen in second and Coulthard in third. Michael Schumacher was fifth, ahead of Frentzen, Barrichello, Räikkönen, Panis and Heidfeld.Gardner John 31 March 2001 Brazilian GP: Surprise! Montoya Tops Saturday Practice http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010331b.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010825153746/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010331b.html 25 August 2001 18 June 2024 Speedvision Frentzen's engine failed before the pit lane on his final lap of the session and marshals moved his car into the pit lane, smoke billowing from the rear.31 March 2001 Montoya quickest in Saturday Brazil Practice http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/03/s5037.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010413163154/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/03/s5037.html 13 April 2001 18 June 2024 Formula1.com BAR's Jacques Villeneuve and Irvine stopped their cars close to each other in the grass with gearbox hydraulic trouble.23831 March 2001 Montoya fastest in Saturday's practice http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=24801 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20041111084015/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=24801 11 November 2004 18 June 2024 F1Racing.net Qualifying left|thumb|upright|Michael Schumacher (pictured in 2005) qualified on pole position for the seventh successive Grand Prix. 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 Qualifying was contested in hot, sunny weather with no rain forecast,31 March 2001 Schumacher brothers dominate http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=24808 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20041124161115/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=24808 24 November 2004 21 June 2024 F1Racing.net stopping the top teams from lapping faster near the end of the session. The pole lap was only three-tenths of a second faster than the 2000 race due to track resurfacing, deterioration, and caution from both tyre suppliers due to an abrasive, bumpy surface and the circuit's several high-speed turns.31 March 2001 Qualifying: Schumachers one-two on grid https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/qualifying-schumachers-one-two-on-grid-5009275/5009275/ 21 June 2024 Autosport 21 June 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240621083707/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/qualifying-schumachers-one-two-on-grid-5009275/5009275/ live After aborting his second run because it was too slow following an error that put him wide at turn four, Michael Schumacher clinched his seventh straight pole position and the 35th of his career with a time of 1:13.780 with 16 minutes left,31 March 2001 Schuey Grabs 7th Straight Pole; Qualifying – Brazilian GP http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/mar/report.php/id/3984/.html 24 May 2015 AtlasF1 25 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150925130453/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/mar/report.php/id/3984/.html dead Gardner John 31 March 2001 Brazilian GP: Schumacher Brothers Take Front Row http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010331c.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010413161937/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01Formula1/010331c.html 13 April 2001 21 June 2024 Speedvision moving him to one pole away from equalling Ayrton Senna's record of eight consecutive poles set between 1988 and 1989.Gordon Ian 1 April 2001 Motor Sport: Magnificent 7 for Schu https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A72602665/GPS?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=f1049d74 subscription 20 June 2024 Sunday Mercury 23 Gale OneFile: News He was joined on the front row by Ralf Schumacher, who qualified 0.310 seconds slower despite reporting a tough vehicle to drive, equaling his team's best qualifying position since the 1998 Italian Grand Prix.31 March 2001 Schumacher takes pole in Brazil http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/03/s5038.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010618225051/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines01/03/s5038.html 18 June 2001 21 June 2024 Formula1.com They became the first siblings to share the front row of a Formula One World Championship event. Häkkinen and Coulthard took third and fifth, respectively.Edwardes Jamie 1 April 2001 Schumacher brotherhood is in pole position https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A78039370/GPS?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=6d911f21 subscription 20 June 2024 Sunday Herald 13 Gale OneFile: News Both drivers agreed that their cars were less inclined to understeer, and their first runs were hampered by Montoya spinning off the track. Coulthard's first run was ended early due to Villeneuve slowing him at Junção corner. Part of his car's undertray was damaged on the banking going onto the pit lane straight.Grand Prix Results: Brazilian GP, 2001 http://grandprix.com/gpe/rr666.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110203211107/http://grandprix.com/gpe/rr666.html 3 February 2011 21 June 2024 GrandPrix.com Montoya separated the McLaren duo in fourth, having lost control of the rear of his Williams car at the fast left-hand Mergulho corner and collided with the tyre barrier on the far side of the track on his first quick lap.Windsor Peter 1 April 2001 Oh Brother; Motor racing https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A72712042/GPS?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=c758b596 subscription 20 June 2024 The Sunday Times 20 Gale Academic OneFile Peter Windsor Montoya was unhurt, and returned to the pit lane, where the mechanics set up the spare car for him for the rest of qualifying. Barrichello was four tenths of a second slower than Michael Schumacher in sixth, claiming excess understeer for handling issues on new tyres. The two Jordans were upgraded with race-specification engines between the final practice session and qualifying, with Trulli qualifying seventh and Frentzen eighth; the latter was the last driver to be within a second of the pole lap and had to abort his third run due to the presence of a slower car.31 March 2001 Today's Selected Quotes – Brazilian GP https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/mar/report.php/id/3992/.html 21 June 2024 AtlasF1 21 June 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240621111332/https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/mar/report.php/id/3992/.html live This formation continued onto the fifth row, occupied by Sauber's Heidfeld and Räikkönen, with the former changing his set-up to move ahead of his teammate. The BARs of Panis and Villeneuve occupied the sixth row, and both drivers complained of a lack of grip in the slow-speed turns; Panis spun early in qualifying, and Villeneuve struck the kerb on the inside of turn eight, losing control of his car on his first run. Irvine and Burti (after an error that cost him two-tenths of a second from the final turn to the finish line) were 13th and 14th in their Jaguars in the final ten minutes of qualifying when the track was cooler and their car balances improved, ahead of Jean Alesi in the faster of the two Prosts after a car imbalance exacerbated by excess oversteer.290 Enrique Bernoldi took 16th for the Arrows team, ahead of teammate Jos Verstappen, who changed his car's setup in practice to try to remove understeer but ended up with oversteer in qualifying.342 Benetton's Fisichella and Jenson Button took 18th and 20th, respectively,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 154–155 Brazilian GP registration Internet Archive due to engine oil leaks and poor car balance; Button had a minor oversteer issue at the end of qualifying. They were separated by Alonso in the quicker Minardi, who believed he could have qualified ahead of Fisichella if not for slower traffic on an aborted final run.368 Prost's Gastón Mazzacane, who like his teammate Alesi had an imbalanced car, took 21st. Minardi's Tarso Marques, 22nd, had an engine change that prevented his team from knowing his car's qualifying setup.368 Post-qualifying After the session, scrutineers examined Ralf Schumacher's car for a fuel irregularity since the first sample of allowed fuel differed from that approved by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA; Formula One's governing body). Williams, the FIA's technical delegate, and the FIA's fuel analyst agreed to test a second sample and the stewards permitted Ralf Schumacher to start the race from second rather than last after the fuel was declared legal later that night.31 March 2001 Ralf survives fuel scrutineering scare https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/ralf-survives-fuel-scrutineering-scare-5009224/5009224/ 21 June 2024 Autosport 21 June 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240621083702/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/ralf-survives-fuel-scrutineering-scare-5009224/5009224/ live Gardner John 31 March 2001 Brazilian GP: Fuel Scrutineering Scare for Ralf http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010331f.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010719212036/http://www.speedvision.com:80/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010331f.html 19 July 2001 21 June 2024 Speedvision Qualifying classification Pos Position No Car number Driver Constructor Lap Gap Gap to the fastest car in seconds Grid Final grid position 1 1 Germany Michael Schumacher Ferrari 1:13.780 — 1 2 5 Germany Ralf Schumacher Williams-BMW 1:14.090 +0.310 2 3 3 Finland Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes 1:14.122 +0.342 3 4 6 Colombia Juan Pablo Montoya Williams-BMW 1:14.165 +0.385 4 5 4 UK David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes 1:14.178 +0.398 5 6 2 Brazil Rubens Barrichello Ferrari 1:14.191 +0.411 6 7 12 Italy Jarno Trulli Jordan-Honda 1:14.630 +0.850 7 8 11 Germany Heinz-Harald Frentzen Jordan-Honda 1:14.633 +0.853 8 9 16 Germany Nick Heidfeld Sauber-Petronas 1:14.810 +1.030 9 10 17 Finland Kimi Räikkönen Sauber-Petronas 1:14.924 +1.144 10 11 9 France Olivier Panis BAR-Honda 1:15.046 +1.266 11 12 10 Canada Jacques Villeneuve BAR-Honda 1:15.180 +1.400 12 13 18 UK Eddie Irvine Jaguar-Cosworth 1:15.192 +1.412 13 14 19 Brazil Luciano Burti Jaguar-Cosworth 1:15.371 +1.591 14 15 22 France Jean Alesi Prost-Acer 1:15.437 +1.657 15 16 15 Brazil Enrique Bernoldi Arrows-Asiatech 1:15.657 +1.877 16 17 14 Netherlands Jos Verstappen Arrows-Asiatech 1:15.704 +1.924 17 18 7 Italy Giancarlo Fisichella Benetton-Renault 1:16.175 +2.395 18 19 21 Spain Fernando Alonso Minardi-European 1:16.184 +2.404 19 20 8 UK Jenson Button Benetton-Renault 1:16.229 +2.449 20 21 23 Argentina Gastón Mazzacane Prost-Acer 1:16.520 +2.740 21 22 20 Brazil Tarso Marques Minardi-European 1:16.784 +3.004 22107% time: 1:18.945Sources:http://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/bresil/qualification.aspx Brazil 2001 – Qualifications StatsF1 en 14 November 2018 27 June 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220627113317/https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/bresil/qualification.aspx live Warm-up A 30-minute warm-up session was held on the morning of the race to give teams a final opportunity to check and modify their cars before the race.1 April 2001 Warm-Up http://www.fia.com/presse/f1-gp-2001/Bresil/news3.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20031015021942/http://www.fia.com/presse/f1-gp-2001/Bresil/news3.htm 15 October 2003 25 May 2015 Fédération Internationale de l'AutomobileGardner John 1 April 2001 Brazilian GP: Ferraris Top Warm-Up http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010401a.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010413161919/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01Formula1/010401a.html 13 April 2001 21 June 2024 Speedvision Both Ferraris were running quickly throughout warm-up, with Michael Schumacher setting the fastest time of 1:15.971, the only lap time below 1:16, with a full tank of fuel and an old set of tyres. He also drove his race car and Ferrari's spare car during warm-up.1 April 2001 Warm-up: Schumacher still top dog https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/warm-up-schumacher-still-top-dog-5009204/5009204/ 21 June 2024 Autosport 2 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240702073540/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/warm-up-schumacher-still-top-dog-5009204/5009204/ live Sunday Warm-Up – Brazilian GP http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/3999/.html AtlasF1 1 April 2001 24 May 2015 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052314/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/3999/.html dead Barrichello and Häkkinen were second and third, respectively. Ralf Schumacher was fourth, setting a lap four tenths of a second slower than Michael Schumacher. With five minutes remaining, Alonso went into the gravel trap and his car rested in the tyre barriers, breaking his front wing. Alonso was unhurt but the yellow flags were waved. Race The 71-lap race started before 70,000 spectators at 14:00 local time,406 in dry conditions but dark, grey clouds had built up over the track.Collings Timothy 2 April 2001 Coulthard reigns again https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-telegraph-coulthard-reigns-aga/149884847/ 23 June 2024 The Daily Telegraph S1, S12 Newspapers.com 23 June 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240623094455/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-telegraph-coulthard-reigns-aga/149884847/ live 1 April 2001 2001 : Interlagos (Race Commentary) http://www.f1-live.com/f1-2001/en/archives/results_2001/interlagos_race_comments.shtml dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010623131605/http://www.f1-live.com/f1-2001/en/archives/results_2001/interlagos_race_comments.shtml 23 June 2001 28 June 2024 F1-Live.com The air temperature was 30 C and the track temperature ranged from 36 and 40 C;1 April 2001 Grand Prix of Brazil http://dbs.galeforcef1.com/event.asp?e=03&s=2001 https://web.archive.org/web/20070712103447/http://dbs.galeforcef1.com/event.asp?e=03&s=2001 12 July 2007 16 April 2015 Gale Force F11 April 2001 2001 – Round 3 – Brazil: Interlagos http://www.formula1.com/races/racenews01/brazil/race.html https://web.archive.org/web/20010413160925/http://www.formula1.com/races/racenews01/brazil/race.html 13 April 2001 25 May 2015 Formula1.com a 50% probability of rain was forecast. On a pre-race reconnaissance lap, Barrichello had to stop his Ferrari on the grass at the far side of the track because of an oil pressure fault caused by a fuel pump failure. He returned to the pit lane to drive the spare car that was set up for his teammate Michael Schumacher and had its settings adjusted for him.108, 4041 April 2001 Barrichello Forced to Take Spare Car https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4001/.html 22 June 2024 AtlasF1 10 May 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510132339/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4001/.html live 5 April 2001 Race Analysis: Brazilian GP https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/race-analysis-brazilian-gp-5008819/5008819/ 22 June 2024 Autosport 2 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240702073337/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/race-analysis-brazilian-gp-5008819/5008819/ live Irvine's mechanics had difficulty starting his car's engine while stationary on the grid, and they did not removed their garage equipment from the track by the 15-second mark, signalling the start of the formation lap.290, 4081 April 2001 Brazilian GP lapwatch http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/formula_one/newsid_1254000/1254819.stm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010413164136/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/formula_one/newsid_1254000/1254819.stm 13 April 2001 21 June 2024 BBC SportElizade Pablo 4 April 2001 The Brazilian GP Review https://www.atlasf1.com/2001/bra/elizalde.html AtlasF1 7 14 22 June 2024 22 June 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240622093325/https://www.atlasf1.com/2001/bra/elizalde.html live He received a ten-second stop-and-go penalty and Jaguar summoned him to serve the penalty in the pit lane on lap six.1 April 2001 Race Facts and Incidents http://www.fia.com/PRESSE/F1-GP-2001/Bresil/news4.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010703002534/http://www.fia.com/PRESSE/F1-GP-2001/Bresil/news4.htm 3 July 2001 22 June 2024 Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile When the race started, Häkkinen aimed his car to the left and moved slightly before the five-red light sequence was completed. He then released the clutch too early because of the way it was set up and stalled the engine.Allen James James Allen (journalist) 15 April 2001 James Allen's race view: Formula 1 has a new superstar http://www.itv-f1.com/itv_team/itvteam_story.php3?mediaid=4586 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010417122731/http://www.itv-f1.com/itv_team/itvteam_story.php3?mediaid=4586 17 April 2001 2 July 2024 ITV-F1Gardner John 1 April 2001 Coulthard Wins Wild Brazilian GP http://speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01Formula1/010401b.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010413162426/http://speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01Formula1/010401b.html 13 April 2001 22 June 2024 Speedvision Häkkinen raised his hands to inform the 18 drivers behind him, who were able to avoid colliding into his car and cause a major accident; he was so upset that he forgot to properly reattach the steering wheel, a violation of the sporting regulations. The track layout prevented marshals from moving Häkkinen's car off the main straight into a gap in the pit lane wall, forcing them to push it forward. This, along with the circuit's short length, caused the safety car's deployment. Before that, Montoya had risen from fourth to second, while Ralf Schumacher had fallen from second to fifth due to a poor start in which he was overtaken on the inside by Coulthard at turn one and pushed down further by Trulli. thumb|upright|Juan Pablo Montoya (pictured in 2002) overtook Michael Schumacher for the race lead on lap three and held it for 36 laps until he was hit by Arrows' Jos Verstappen Häkkinen's car was removed from the track by the end of the second lap, and the safety car was withdrawn.1 April 2001 Brazilian GP 2001 – DC wins as Montoya lucks out http://www.crash.net/uk/en/feature_view.asp?cid=1&fid=686 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20031106184355/http://www.crash.net/uk/en/feature_view.asp?cid=1&fid=686 6 November 2003 22 June 2024 CrashTremayne David 2 April 2001 Coutthard triumph finishes champion's run of success https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-independent-coulthard-2001-brazilian/149885650/ 23 June 2024 The Independent S1 Newspapers.com David Tremayne 2 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240702072412/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-independent-coulthard-2001-brazilian/149885650/ live Henry Alan 2 April 2001 Coulthard revels in the rain https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-guardian-coulthard-revels-in-the-rai/149885579/ 23 June 2024 The Guardian S1 Newspapers.com Alan Henry 2 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240702072353/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-guardian-coulthard-revels-in-the-rai/149885579/ live With limited distance to accelerate between the pit lane and the start/finish line, Montoya on cold tyres remained close behind Michael Schumacher.1 April 2001 Race report: DC ends Schuey's streak https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/race-report-dc-ends-schueys-streak-5009150/5009150/ 22 June 2024 Autosport 22 June 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240622103104/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/race-report-dc-ends-schueys-streak-5009150/5009150/ live He used his more powerful engine to aggressively overtake Schumacher on the unclean inside line by braking later at the Senna S chicane for the race lead. Both drivers made contact and Montoya drove Michael Schumacher wide right onto the grass in the middle of the turn to take the lead into the Curva do Sol corner. On the second straight, Barrichello missed his braking point and collided with the rear of Ralf Schumacher's car, which had been pushed off the track by Trulli but had driven back to the right into Descida de Lago corner, removing Barrichello's front-left wheel and front wing, as well as Ralf Schumacher's rear wing. Barrichello spun out in the gravel trap and retired while Ralf Schumacher went to the pits for extensive rear-end repairs and fell four laps behind.1 April 2001 Coulthard collects Brazilian victory http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=24854 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20040928154132/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=24854 28 September 2004 22 June 2024 F1Racing.net Montoya recorded a succession of fastest laps to open up a modest lead over Michael Schumacher, who was unable to pass due to Montoya's more powerful engine keeping him ahead on the straights and holding Schumacher off in the turns. Montoya had more fuel in his car than Michael Schumacher, and expected to lose grip on his tyres after the first few laps, but keeping ahead may mean greater grip after about six laps. Panis overtook Alesi, Räikkönen, and Heidfeld to move into seventh place from laps seven to nine. The leading three drivers in the race had already pulled away from the rest of the field, with Villeneuve and Frentzen battling for fifth. Villeneuve made an unplanned pit stop on lap 12. He thought he had a puncture, but BAR discovered a broken differential, resulting in loose handling throughout the race.238, 408 This moved Panis to sixth place, where he competed with Frentzen for fifth. Panis overtook Frentzen on the inside for fifth on lap 15 and closed up to Trulli in fourth. Bernoldi was forced to retire on the following lap due to a gear selection fault caused by a hydraulic issue.342 Panis moved into fourth place on lap 20 after passing Trulli at the first turn. Montoya increased his lead over Michael Schumacher to more than a second for the first time in the race on the 21st lap, while Coulthard was a second behind in third place because his team had altered his car to be suitable for a wet track because they expected rain later in the race. Alesi in ninth became the first driver on a two-stop strategy to make a scheduled pit stop on lap 24. His stop took 15 seconds longer than expected due to a refuelling rig issue that prevented fuel from entering the car.316 Ferrari, McLaren, and Williams had differing pit stop strategies: Ferrari planned two stops, while McLaren and Williams planned only one. Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn and race engineer Luca Baldisserri called Michael Schumacher into the pit lane on the following lap. His stop took 9.6 seconds and he rejoined the race in fifth place.405, 408 On lap 28, Alonso retired in the pit lane due to an potentiometer failure in the throttle mechanism, which produced engine trouble.368 Michael Schumacher braked later than Trulli at the first turn, passing him for fourth on lap 28 and moving up to third when Panis made a pit stop on the following lap. Even though he was not hampered, Michael Schumacher was not lapping faster than Montoya because he encountered slower cars, while Montoya was marginally pulling away from Coulthard in second. On the 31st lap, Burti retired in the pit lane to avoid an engine failure caused by a water seal problem.290 Light rain began to fall in the pit lane on lap 35. Four laps later, Montoya was approaching the battling duo of Fisichella and Verstappen. Verstappen pulled to the left on the Reta Oposta straight to allow Montoya to pass, then entered Montoya's slipstream to prevent Fisichella from attacking him.342 Despite both drivers braking sooner than usual, Verstappen hit the rear of Montoya's car in the braking area as they entered the Reta Oposto corner.342 Both drivers were unhurt, however they retired from the race due to the crash. This promoted Coulthard to the lead with Michael Schumacher second, Trulli third and Frentzen fourth. The rain became more intense, and Coulthard made his only scheduled pit stop of the race on lap 40. His pit stop for fuel and tyres took 9.8 seconds, and he rejoined the track just ahead of Michael Schumacher. Despite Michael Schumacher's momentum and warmer tyres, Coulthard maintained the lead on his first lap out of the pit lane. Most drivers on a one-stop strategy intended to schedule their tyre changes when the rain came, but when they needed fuel, they had to switch to dry-compound tyres between laps 41 and 44. Rain began falling harder on lap 45, and most drivers made pit stops for wet-weather tyres, either intermediates or full-wets. Michael Schumacher made a pit stop for intermediate tyres on the following lap, however McLaren did not bring in Coulthard for the entire lap due to uncertainty about the weather, losing 13 seconds to the former. Coulthard made a pit stop for intermediate tyres on lap 47, ceding the lead to Michael Schumacher. left|thumb|upright|David Coulthard (pictured in 2007) took the tenth victory of his career Michael Schumacher lost control of his Ferrari on lap 48 when a rear tyre hit a damp white line on the circuit's edge entering Descida do Lago corner. He regained control of his car but avoided stalling to maintain his lead.Bishop Matt Matt Bishop (journalist) Matt Bishop: The forgotten F1 season when Coulthard trounced Häkkinen https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/single-seaters/f1/matt-bishop-the-forgotten-f1-season-when-coulthard-trounced-hakkinen/ Motor Sport 27 January 2026 31 January 2026 This driver error allowed Coulthard to close up to Michael Schumacher. Two laps later, coming around the banked last turn and into the Senna S chicane at the end of the straight, Coulthard and Michael Schumacher were about to lap Marques' slower car, with Coulthard slipstreaming Schumacher. Marques stayed in the middle of the track, allowing Coulthard to move to the inside and Michael Schumacher to the outside. Coulthard passed both drivers to retake the race lead and began to pull away from Michael Schumacher. Drivers on intermediate or full-wet tyres had variable lap times, and it was quite wet on parts of the course, with some areas hit by rain and others by sunshine. Michael Schumacher lost time to Coulthard when he ran wide into the gravel trap at turn six on lap 53, but he remained in second. Irvine retired after getting his Jaguar trapped on a curb at turn five on the same lap. On lap 56, Mazzacane pulled to the side of the track near the turn one run-off area after his clutch burned out, resulting in a fire that marshals had to extinguish. Räikkönen in ninth lost control of his car after he was caught off guard by the rain, sliding backwards onto the grass and retiring on the following lap. On lap 60, Ralf Schumacher spun at turn five, stalled his car and retired. The fastest drivers managed to avoid Ralf Schumacher's stalled car before it was removed from the track.290, 316 Heidfeld overtook Trulli in turn one for fourth on lap 61. Frentzen, in third, became the race's final retirement when he slowed and stopped his car at the side of the track with an electrical misfire two laps later. This promoted Heidfeld to third, Trulli to fourth, Panis to fifth and Alesi to sixth.290, 316 As the track began to dry, Fisichella placed pressure on Alesi, passing him on the outside for sixth place on lap 66. On the following lap, Panis passed Trulli on the inside into turn one. Coulthard slowed down in the final laps but maintained the lead to achieve his first win since the 2000 French Grand Prix and the tenth of his career. Michael Schumacher finished second, 16.1 seconds back and the only other driver on the lead lap. Heidfeld finished third for his first career podium and Sauber's first since the 1998 Belgian Grand Prix, despite a slow pit stop in which a fuel filler got stuck. Panis and Trulli finished fourth and fifth, despite major delays in pit stops for wet-weather tyres. Fisichella ran a reliable race and was the final point-scorer in sixth. Villeneuve was off the pace and finished seventh, followed by Alesi and Marques. Button was the final finisher after a pit stop on lap 28 to rectify an oil leak caused by the scavenge pump failing to evacuate enough oil, reducing engine power.264 There were 11 classified finishers out of 22 starters,Lehman Stan 2 April 2001 Schumacher's streak snapped https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-vancouver-sun-schumachers-streak-sn/149884717/ 23 June 2024 Vancouver Sun Newspapers.com Associated Press 2 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240702073339/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-vancouver-sun-schumachers-streak-sn/149884717/ live but 10 were running when the race ended. 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 Coulthard admitted to being fortunate due to Montoya's pace but he believed he and McLaren could still compete in rainy weather. He described ending Ferrari's streak of six successive wins as "very important" and expressed satisfaction with winning the Grand Prix.1 April 2001 Post-Race Press Conference – Brazilian GP https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4014/.html 22 June 2024 AtlasF1 10 May 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510132124/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4014/.html live Michael Schumacher stated that he was hoping for a wet track despite the lack of exact estimates about when the rain would arrive, but noted that his car did not work as he had hoped, resulting in driver errors. Heidfeld described his first career podium finish as "incredible for me" and praised Sauber for their efforts, adding, "it's really hard for me to realise right now because to be out on the podium, it is amazing." He added that finishing on the podium was the anomaly in 2001 but he wanted to try to return to the top three as often as possible. Mercedes-Benz motorsport head Norbert Haug welcomed Coulthard's victory as "a turning point" and praised the driver, stating, "He showed what he is really capable of by beating Michael Schumacher in extremely difficult conditions. We have always believed in him but up to now he did not have the best car."2 April 2001 Coulthard Win a Turning Point, Says Haug https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4019/.html 22 June 2024 AtlasF1 10 May 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510130142/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4019/.html live The stewards fined Verstappen $15,000 for colliding with Montoya, which eliminated both drivers from the race.2 April 2001 Verstappen fined $15,000 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/formula_one/newsid_1255000/1255470.stm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010804115805/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/formula_one/newsid_1255000/1255470.stm 4 August 2001 22 June 2024 BBC Sport Montoya described the collision as "strange" because he said he braked where he did during the race and assumed Verstappen hit him because he braked too late.1 April 2001 Montoya sees stunning win slip from his grasp https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/montoya-sees-stunning-win-slip-from-his-grasp-5009152/5009152/ 22 June 2024 Autosport 2 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240702073340/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/montoya-sees-stunning-win-slip-from-his-grasp-5009152/5009152/ live 1 April 2001 Head Furious with Verstappen for Lost Victory https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4009/.html 22 June 2024 AtlasF1 10 May 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510130545/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4009/.html live Verstappen felt "very sorry" for Montoya after learning he was the race leader but insisted he could not avoid him.Gardner John 1 April 2001 Brazilian GP: Verstappen Fined, Ralf and Rubens Warned for Accidents http://speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010401f.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010413164753/http://speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010401f.html 13 April 2001 22 June 2024 Speedvision He added that he did not purposefully cause the accident and personally apologised to Montoya.3 April 2001 Jos Verstappen Q&A https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/jos-verstappen-qa-5009036/5009036/ 22 June 2024 Autosport 2 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240702073341/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/jos-verstappen-qa-5009036/5009036/ live Williams technical director Patrick Head argued that Verstappen should have taken sole responsibility for the accident. Arrows later withdrew an appeal of Verstappen's fine.Gardner John 4 April 2001 Arrows Withdraws Appeal of Verstappen Fine http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010404a.html https://web.archive.org/web/20010825140159/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/010404a.html 25 August 2001 22 June 2024 Speedvision The stewards summoned Barrichello and Ralf Schumacher after their third lap accident, which was their second in two weeks following the Malaysian Grand Prix. They deemed it "a racing incident" and cautioned both drivers over their future conduct.2 April 2001 Barrichello and Ralf Warned After Collision https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4018/.html 22 June 2024 AtlasF1 10 May 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510125917/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4018/.html live Barrichello argued Ralf Schumacher changed his line after passing another driver and insisted he did not apply the brakes later than usual.1 April 2001 Barrichello blames Ralf for Brazilian shunt https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/barrichello-blames-ralf-for-brazilian-shunt-5009149/5009149/ 22 June 2024 Autosport 2 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240702073409/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/barrichello-blames-ralf-for-brazilian-shunt-5009149/5009149/ live Ralf Schumacher accused Barrichello of initiating the collision, adding, "If you drive like that these things come back on you one day." Three-time world champion Niki Lauda felt Barrichello should have received a two-race ban for his involvement in a recent series of accidents.2 April 2001 Lauda calls for Barrichello ban http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/formula_one/newsid_1256000/1256305.stm https://web.archive.org/web/20010413165418/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/formula_one/newsid_1256000/1256305.stm 13 April 2001 22 June 2024 BBC Sport Brawn defended Barrichello, commenting, "Two people go for a corner, and it takes two people to have an incident. Ralf has been involved in an incident at every race this year – you can be in the wrong place at the wrong time. I gather it was just a racing incident."3 April 2001 Brawn Steps in to Defend Barrichello https://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4028/.html 22 June 2024 AtlasF1 10 May 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510132351/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2001/apr/report.php/id/4028/.html live Häkkinen was fined $5,000 for leaving his McLaren on the starting grid without the steering wheel attached. He did not attribute blame for his first lap stall, "I do not want to start making any excuses. The car just wasn't able to move because it stalled."1 April 2001 Hakkinen on the ropes after no-score https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/hakkinen-on-the-ropes-after-no-score-5009148/5009148/ 22 June 2024 Autosport 2 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240702073342/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/hakkinen-on-the-ropes-after-no-score-5009148/5009148/ live Prost blamed a jammed fuel rig for preventing Alesi from scoring the team's first championship points since September 1999, and the issue was reported to the FIA due to the flammability of Formula One fuel and the associated safety concerns.3 April 2001 Prost blame fuelling fault http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/formula_one/newsid_1258000/1258651.stm https://web.archive.org/web/20010413170144/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/formula_one/newsid_1258000/1258651.stm 13 April 2001 22 June 2024 BBC Sport3 April 2001 Prost says Alesi lost points over fuel rig problem https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/prost-says-alesi-lost-points-over-fuel-rig-problem-5009077/5009077/ 22 June 2024 Autosport 2 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240702073342/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/prost-says-alesi-lost-points-over-fuel-rig-problem-5009077/5009077/ live Fisichella heralded his sixth-place finish as a "perfect" outcome for him and Benetton, something he had not anticipated.264 Ferrari investigated their performance in the race and found that their vehicles were incorrectly set up and that the car lacked downforce.Ferrari own up to Brazil botch http://www.itv-f1.com/media/cache/itvf1/story_4680.php3 ITV-F1 11 April 2001 26 July 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20010413222036/http://www.itv-f1.com/media/cache/itvf1/story_4680.php3 13 April 2001 dead Michael Schumacher retained his World Drivers' Championship lead with 26 championship points. Coulthard's win moved him from third to second, while Barrichello's retirement dropped him to third. Heidfeld's third-place finish elevated him to fourth while Frentzen dropped to fifth. Ferrari maintained its lead in the World Constructors' Championship, with 36 championship points. McLaren drew to within 15 championship points of Ferrari after Coulthard's victory. Sauber overtook Jordan for third while BAR moved to fifth with 14 rounds of the season remaining. 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 4 UK David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes Bridgestone 71 1:39:00.834 5 10 2 1 Germany Michael Schumacher Ferrari Bridgestone 71 +16.164 1 6 3 16 Germany Nick Heidfeld Sauber-Petronas Bridgestone 70 +1 Lap 9 4 4 9 France Olivier Panis BAR-Honda Bridgestone 70 +1 Lap 11 3 5 12 Italy Jarno Trulli Jordan-Honda Bridgestone 70 +1 Lap 7 2 6 7 Italy Giancarlo Fisichella Benetton-Renault Michelin 70 +1 Lap 18 1 7 10 Canada Jacques Villeneuve BAR-Honda Bridgestone 70 +1 Lap 12   8 22 France Jean Alesi Prost-Acer Michelin 70 +1 Lap 15   9 20 Brazil Tarso Marques Minardi-European Michelin 68 +3 Laps 22   10 8 UK Jenson Button Benetton-Renault Michelin 64 +7 Laps 20   11 11 Germany Heinz-Harald Frentzen Jordan-Honda Bridgestone 63 Electrical 8   Ret Retired 17 Finland Kimi Räikkönen Sauber-Petronas Bridgestone 55 Spun off/Tyre 10   Ret Retired 5 Germany Ralf Schumacher Williams-BMW Michelin 54 Spun off 2   Ret Retired 23 Argentina Gastón Mazzacane Prost-Acer Michelin 54 Clutch 21   Ret Retired 18 UK Eddie Irvine Jaguar-Cosworth Michelin 52 Spun off 13   Ret Retired 6 Colombia Juan Pablo Montoya Williams-BMW Michelin 38 Collision damage 4   Ret Retired 14 Netherlands Jos Verstappen Arrows-Asiatech Bridgestone 37 Collision 17   Ret Retired 19 Brazil Luciano Burti Jaguar-Cosworth Michelin 30 Engine 14   Ret Retired 21 Spain Fernando Alonso Minardi-European Michelin 25 Electrical 19   Ret Retired 15 Brazil Enrique Bernoldi Arrows-Asiatech Bridgestone 15 Hydraulics 16   Ret Retired 2 Brazil Rubens Barrichello Ferrari Bridgestone 2 Collision/Spun off 6   Ret Retired 3 Finland Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes Bridgestone 0 Stalled/Gearbox 3  Sources:2001 Brazilian Grand Prix http://www.formula1.com/results/season/2001/36/ Formula1.com 26 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20141028234138/http://www.formula1.com/results/season/2001/36/ 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 26 10px 1 2 UK David Coulthard 20 10px 1 3 Brazil Rubens Barrichello 10 10px 1 4 Germany Nick Heidfeld 7 10px 1 5 Germany Heinz-Harald Frentzen 5Sources:https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/bresil/championnat.aspx Brazil 2001 – Championship StatsF1 13 March 2019 8 November 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181108220516/http://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/bresil/championnat.aspx live Constructors' Championship standings +/– Championship positions gained, maintained or lost Pos Position Constructor Points 10px 1 Italy Ferrari 36 10px 2 UK McLaren-Mercedes 21 10px 1 3 Switzerland Sauber-Petronas 8 10px 1 4 Ireland Jordan-Honda 7 10px 3 5 UK BAR-Honda 3Sources: Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings. 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