2000 Japanese Grand Prix

Formula One motor race held in 2000 October 2017 January 2016 F1 2000 Japanese GP http://www.chicanef1.com/racetit.pl?year=2000&gp=Japanese%20GP&r=1 ChicaneF1 11 December 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20120830220156/http://www.chicanef1.com/racetit.pl?year=2000&gp=Japanese%20GP&r=1 30 August 2012 dead2000 Japanese Grand Prix https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/races/2000-japanese-grand-prix/ Motor Sport 27 March 2022 27 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220327180420/https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/database/races/2000-japanese-grand-prix/ live Japan Japanese XXVI Fuji Television Japanese Grand Prix 8 October Suzuka circuit map (1987-2002).svg 2000 2000 United States Grand Prix 2000 Malaysian Grand Prix 16 17 Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Mie, Japan Permanent racing facility 5.860Distances Other sources give the track distance as 5.864 km mi on and a race distance of 310.792 km mi on.2000 Fuji Television Japanese Grand Prix https://www.racing-reference.info/race-results/2000_Fuji_Television_Japanese_Grand_Prix/F/ Racing-Reference 4 May 202216. Japan 2000 https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/japon.aspx StatsF1 fr 4 May 2022 3.641 53 310.596Distances 192.995 Dry/wet 318,000https://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/2022_japanesegp_mediakit_english.pdf Formula 1 Honda Japanese Grand Prix 2022 – Media Kit Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile 5 October 2022 5 October 2022 GER Michael Schumacher Ferrari 1:35.825 FIN Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes 1:39.189 26 GER Michael Schumacher Ferrari FIN Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes GBR David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes JPN The 2000 Japanese Grand Prix (formally the XXVI Fuji Television Japanese Grand Prix) was a Formula One motor race held on 8 October 2000, in front of 151,000 people at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Mie, Japan. It was the 26th Japanese Grand Prix and the 16th and penultimate round of the 2000 Formula One World Championship. Ferrari's Michael Schumacher won the 53-lap race from pole position. McLaren's Mika Häkkinen and David Coulthard finished second and third, respectively. Schumacher's victory confirmed him as the 2000 World Drivers' Champion, as Häkkinen could not overtake Schumacher's championship points total with one race remaining in the season. Only Michael Schumacher and Häkkinen were in contention for the World Drivers' Championship entering the race, with Schumacher leading by eight championship points. Ferrari led McLaren in the World Constructors Championship by ten championship points. Häkkinen began alongside Michael Schumacher on the grid's first row. Michael Schumacher attempted to defend the lead off the line by moving into Häkkinen's path, but Häkkinen passed Michael Schumacher into the first corner, with Coulthard holding off attempts by Williams driver Ralf Schumacher to get into third. Michael Schumacher closed up to Häkkinen by lap 36 and overtaking him during the second round of pit stops. He maintained his lead over Häkkinen to the end of the race to claim his eighth victory of the season. Many Formula One individuals praised Michael Schumacher, including former champion Jody Scheckter and Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo, but was criticised by former Italian president Francesco Cossiga for his behaviour on the podium during the playing of the Italian national anthem. Häkkinen's second-place finish secured him second in the World Drivers' Championship, while Ferrari increased its lead over McLaren in the World Constructors' Championship to thirteen championship points with one race remaining in the season. Background left|thumb|The Suzuka Circuit (pictured in 2006), where the race was held The 2000 Japanese Grand Prix was held on 8 October 2000 at the 5.860 km mi on clockwise figure-of-eight Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Mie, Japan, the 16th and penultimate round of the 2000 Formula One World Championship.DistancesGrand Prix Results: Japanese GP, 2000 http://www.grandprix.com/gpe/rr662.html https://web.archive.org/web/20020221063441/http://www.grandprix.com/gpe/rr662.html 21 February 2002 21 March 2015 GrandPrix.com Goodman Louise Louise Goodman https://archive.org/details/beyondpitlanegra0000good/ Beyond the Pit Lane: The Grand Prix Season from the Inside Headline Publishing Group 2000 0-7472-3541-4 London, England 317–318, 324–334 Japanese Grand Prix 9 April 2022 registration Internet Archive The event was contested by eleven teams (each representing a different constructor) comprising two drivers, with no changes from the season entry list.Formula One 2000 Japanese Grand Prix Information https://motorsportstats.com/results/formula-one/2000/japanese-grand-prix/info 29 March 2022 Motorsport Stats 19 October 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211019053144/https://motorsportstats.com/results/formula-one/2000/japanese-grand-prix/info live Sole tyre supplier Bridgestone sent the Medium dry compound as opposed to two dry compounds as it had one all-season, as well as the intermediate and full wet-weather compounds, to the event.https://archive.org/details/formel1saison2000000unbe/ Formula One – The 2000 Season Mixing Medienprodukt 2000 8-02-253580-X Neckarsulm, Germany 176–182 Penfold Chuck Japanese Grand Prix – Michael slams the door registration Internet ArchiveBridgestone to supply three new compounds for home GP http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines00/usa/s3393.html Formula1.com 30 September 2000 20 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010618232134/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines00/usa/s3393.html 18 June 2001 The circuit was altered slightly in preparation for the race. To increase safety, the pit lane entry was moved from the end of the 130R's left-hand corner to the exit of the Casio chicane.Suzuka pit lane changed http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/20295/suzuka-pit-lane-changed/ GPUpdate 6 October 2000 16 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150420135628/http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/20295/suzuka-pit-lane-changed/ 20 April 2015 Ferrari's Michael Schumacher led the World Drivers' Championship with 88 championship points before the race, followed by McLaren teammates Mika Häkkinen on 80 and David Coulthard on 63. Ferrari's Rubens Barrichello was fourth with 55 championship points with Williams' Ralf Schumacher fifth with 24 championship points.Jones Bruce The Official Grand Prix Guide 2001 2000 Final Tables https://archive.org/details/officialitvsport0000jone/ 2001 Carlton Books London, England 120–121 1-84222-197-3 Internet Archive registration The remaining two races had a maximum of 20 championship points available, therefore Häkkinen could still win the championship. Michael Schumacher had to win the race regardless of where Häkkinen finished because he would be more than ten championship points ahead of him with one race remaining. Otherwise, Häkkinen could win the Championship by outscoring Schumacher in the final race of the season in Malaysia. Michael Schumacher would win the Championship on win count-back if there was a championship points tie.25 September 2000 Form says title fight will go down to the wire http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/11544 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402111242/http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/11544 2 April 2015 20 March 2015 Autosport Ferrari led the World Constructors' Championship with 143 championship points, followed by McLaren and Williams with 133 and 34 championship points, respectively. Jordan were fifth with 17 championship points behind Benetton in fourth with 20. Häkkinen retired from the preceding 2000 United States due to a pneumatic valve failure.Haug Apologises to Hakkinen for Engine Failure http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3008/.html AtlasF1 5 October 2000 20 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010424115543/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3008/.html 24 April 2001 With two races left in the season and an eight-point disadvantage after losing the Drivers' Championship lead and 20 championship points available for the final two races,Evans Ben 8 October 2020 Strategic superiority clinches Schumacher’s first Ferrari title https://www.racefans.net/2020/10/08/strategic-superiority-clinches-schumachers-first-ferrari-title/ 16 December 2025 RaceFans Häkkinen remained optimistic about his title chances: "I know that what happened to me in the last Grand Prix, when I had to retire, can happen to anyone, It could happen to Michael. So I am very optimistic. I have come here prepared and thinking about these two races together. Not one, two."Collings Timothy Hakkinen Remains Optimisitic about his WC Chances http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3007/.html AtlasF1 5 October 2000 20 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010424115346/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3007/.html 24 April 2001 He approached the event similarly to the others. Michael Schumacher having won the two previous races,Hamilton Maurice Formula 1: The Official History Welbeck Publishing Group 2020 978-1-78739-496-4 London, England 200 emphasised the pressure of leading the championship entering Japan: "It hasn't been a relaxing time at all and I still haven't completely got over the jetlag from the States. But I'm prepared to sacrifice this and a lot more to bring the title back to Maranello. And the same can be said of the entire team."Schumacher admits he is feeling the strain http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines00/japan/s3404.html Formula1.com 3 October 2000 20 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010603113643/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines00/japan/s3404.html 3 June 2001 Ferrari team principal Jean Todt and former World Champion Jody Scheckter urged Barrichello and Coulthard to race fairly after their teams ordered both drivers to support their teammates in the Championship battle.Todt blasts title warning http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/newsid_957000/957324.stm BBC Sport 5 October 2000 23 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20001206074200/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/newsid_957000/957324.stm 6 December 2000 Following the United States Grand Prix on September 24, the teams tested at five racing circuits between 26 and 29 September in preparation for the race.28 September 2000 Thursday F1 testing: all the times https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/thursday-f1-testing-all-the-times-5023213/5023213/ 10 April 2025 Autosport McLaren test driver Olivier Panis tested at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours to prepare for Suzuka and work on the 2001 car.Formula One Update: 29 September 2000 http://www.fia.com/presse/f1updt-a/29-09-00.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20020602144615/http://www.fia.com/presse/f1updt-a/29-09-00.htm 2 June 2002 1 May 2023 Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile Ferrari test driver Luca Badoer spent two days at the Fiorano Circuit evaluating mechanical components and Bridgestone's wet weather tyre compounds on an artificially wet track while Michael Schumacher was at the Mugello Circuit working on car setup on the F1-2000 car.Testing September 27th: Fiorano Day 2 http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines00/usa/s3370.html Formula1.com 28 September 2000 20 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010603113643/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines00/usa/s3370.html 3 June 2001 Formula Renault champion Enrique Bernoldi and Kimi Räikkönen setup the Sauber C19 car's aerodynamic package, mechanical settings and weight distribution for the Suzuka circuit at Mugello. Williams spent two days at the Circuito do Estoril testing wet weather tyres and different aerodynamic setups with rookie Jenson Button.Testing September 28th: Estoril Day 2 http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines00/usa/s3384.html Formula1.com 29 September 2000 22 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010618222529/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines00/usa/s3384.html 18 June 2001 Stéphane Sarrazin, Prost's test driver, collected chassis design data for the future AP04 chassis at Magny-Cours.Mock-up Ferrari for Prost http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/19953/ GPUpdate 30 September 2000 22 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150403005601/http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/19953/ 3 April 2015 Benetton did not test but its test driver Mark Webber tried developments at the Circuit de Catalunya that were incorporated into their 2001 car.No testing please – we're Benetton http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/19948/ GPUpdate 30 September 2000 20 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150403025756/http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/19948/ 3 April 2015 At the Friday afternoon drivers meeting, Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) Race Director Charlie Whiting announced that any potential blocking manoeuvres that interfered with the World Championship battle would result in a driver being shown a waved black and white flag to indicate unsportsmanlike conduct, followed by a black flag to signal disqualification from the race.Behave or face ban, drivers warned http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/newsid_960000/960477.stm BBC Sport 6 October 2000 22 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20001207213300/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/newsid_960000/960477.stm 7 December 2000 Any driver found to have violated the new rule might also have faced a three-race ban.Whiting warns drivers to behave http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines00/japan/s3446.html Formula1.com 7 October 2000 22 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010811072143/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines00/japan/s3446.html 11 August 2001 This came after Sauber's Norberto Fontana impeded Michael Schumacher's title rival Jacques Villeneuve at the 1997 European Grand Prix. Ralf Schumacher agreed with the penalties. McLaren team principal Ron Dennis, however, was more vocal in his opposition to the new rules, believing they were arbitrary and were against choosing tactics for his team.Collings Timothy Dennis Attacks New Rules and Italian Steward http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3035/.html AtlasF1 7 October 2000 22 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20011128113948/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3035/.html 28 November 2001 He was particularly dissatisfied with the appointment of Italian lawyer Roberto Causo (who represented Ferrari at the 1999 Malaysian Grand Prix) as a race steward, believing that any ruling would favour Ferrari. Some teams had modified their cars for the event, but with only two races left in the season, several teams instead focused on developing the cars that they would enter in the 2001 season. Ferrari introduced a rectangular-shaped front wing, replacing an arrow-shaped front wing.Piola Giorgio Giorgio Piola 16 October 2000 La Rossa lascia l'ala a freccia La Rossa leaves the arrow wing Autosprint it 41/2000 53–54 Honda introduced a more powerful version of its V10 engine for Saturday's qualifying and the race.Honda with something special for Japan http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/20207/honda-with-something-special-for-japan/ GPUpdate 6 September 2000 16 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150420135634/http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/20207/honda-with-something-special-for-japan/ 20 April 2015 Sauber brought lighter components to lighten their vehicles, while Williams supplied a revised back wing. Williams engine suppliers BMW ran the same engine specification introduced in Belgium.No change for BMW at Suzuka http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/20083/no-change-for-bmw-at-suzuka/ GPUpdate 3 October 2000 16 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150420135146/http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/20083/no-change-for-bmw-at-suzuka/ 20 April 2015 Practice Two one-hour sessions on Friday and two 45-minute sessions on Saturday preceded Sunday's race.Domenjoz Luc Formula 1 Yearbook 2000–2001 https://archive.org/details/formula1yearbook0000unse_d5v4 2000 Parragon Bath, Somerset 207, 220–221 0-75254-735-6 registration Internet Archive The Friday morning and afternoon sessions were held in dry, warm weather.Free Practice – 2 Bulletins http://www.fia.com/presse/f1news-a/Japon-2000-1.htm Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile 6 October 2000 20 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010604123433/http://www.fia.com/presse/f1news-a/Japon-2000-1.htm 4 June 2001 Because teams were not permitted to test at Suzuka, several drivers entered the circuit for car checks.6 October 2000 Michael Schumacher fastest in Friday's first http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=20231 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20050130175107/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=20231 30 January 2005 29 March 2022 F1Racing.net Michael Schumacher was the fastest in the first practice session, lapping at 1:38.474 with two minutes remaining, ahead of Häkkinen and Coulthard in second and third.6 October 2000 Schumacher leads first practice https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/schumacher-leads-first-practice-5022832/5022832/ 29 March 2022 Autosport https://archive.today/20220330055244/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/schumacher-leads-first-practice-5022832/5022832/?nrt=54 30 March 2022 live When fourth-placed Barrichello spun at the hairpin between turns ten and eleven and crashed into the perimeter fencing, the session was yellow flagged.Barrichello Crashes in Friday Practice http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3015/.html AtlasF1 6 October 2000 16 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010424124743/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3015/.html 24 April 2001 Ralf Schumacher was fifth fastest, with Benetton's Giancarlo Fisichella sixth. Jordan's Heinz-Harald Frentzen and Jarno Trulli were seventh and ninth, separated by Jaguar's Eddie Irvine. British American Racing's (BAR) Villeneuve was tenth despite a 130 mph km/h on spin off the circuit at Degner Curve, causing grass to penetrate his radiators.6 October 2000 Friday First Free Practice http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3011/.html https://web.archive.org/web/20010424121743/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3011/.html 24 April 2001 26 July 2014 AtlasF1 thumb|right|upright|Jacques Villeneuve (pictured in 2010) spun a total of four times during all four free practice sessions. In the second practice session, Michael Schumacher set the day's fastest lap, a 1:37.728, six-tenths of a second faster than Häkkinen. On his final run, Barrichello struggled to select first gear, but he improved his lap to third fastest.6 October 2000 Japanese GP free practice: Schuey fastest, despite earthquake https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/japanese-gp-free-practice-schuey-fastest-despite-earthquake-5022835/5022835/ 29 March 2022 Autosport 18 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220318194321/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/japanese-gp-free-practice-schuey-fastest-despite-earthquake-5022835/5022835/ live Coulthard, Button, Frentzen, Trulli, Arrows' Pedro de la Rosa, Villeneuve and BAR's Ricardo Zonta were in positions four through ten.6 October 2000 Friday Second Free Practice – Japanese GP http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3012/.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010626040715/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3012/.html 26 June 2001 29 March 2022 AtlasF1 Villeneuve had his second spin of the day, when he lost control of his car at Spoon Curve turn on his final lap.6 October 2000 Schumacher quickest on Friday http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=20235 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20050131111508/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=20235 31 January 2005 29 March 2022 F1Racing.net He hit the barrier with his car's right-front wheel. While cars were being driven on the track, a magnitude 6.7 earthquake was felt at Suzuka, though no structural damage to the circuit was reported and no one was injured despite the mild alarm.Earthquake Hits Suzuka Practice http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3020/.html AtlasF1 6 October 2000 20 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010424115508/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3020/.html 24 April 2001Gardner John 6 October 2000 Japanese GP: Quake Rocks Suzuka During Friday Practice http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/001006b.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20001205090900/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/001006b.html 5 December 2000 29 March 2022 Speedvision Saturday morning's practice sessions were held in dry and warm weather.Free Practice + Qualifying http://www.fia.com/presse/F1NEWS-A/Japon-2000-2.htm Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile 7 October 2000 21 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010618044433/http://www.fia.com/presse/F1NEWS-A/Japon-2000-2.htm 18 June 2001 Michael Schumacher had the quickest time in the third practise, a 1:37.176, which was faster than his best time on Friday. Ralf Schumacher was second and Button was fourth. Coulthard, in third, ran wide at the exit of Spoon Curve turn and returned to the course after driving into the gravel. Fisichella set the fifth-fastest lap, ahead of Villeneuve, who spun into the gravel at the hairpin late in practice and had to walk to the pit lane.7 October 2000 Schuey maintains momentum in first practice https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/schuey-maintains-momentum-in-first-practice-5022785/5022785/ 29 March 2022 Autosport https://archive.today/20220330055509/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/schuey-maintains-momentum-in-first-practice-5022785/5022785/?nrt=54 30 March 2022 live Barrichello, Irvine, Jaguar's Johnny Herbert and De la Rosa completed the top ten.Saturday First Free Practice – Japanese GP http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3026/.html AtlasF1 7 October 2000 21 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010424123152/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3026/.html 24 April 2001 Ten minutes into practice, the engine in Pedro Diniz's Sauber car failed; smoke and fire billowed from the rear of his car, and a large amount of oil was laid on the track.7 October 2000 Schumacher sets early Saturday pace http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=20314 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20050131111622/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=20314 31 January 2005 29 March 2022 F1Racing.netGardner John 7 October 2000 Japanese GP: Hakkinen Paces Saturday Practice http://speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01Formula1/001007a.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20001017150246/http://speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01Formula1/001007a.html 17 October 2000 29 March 2022 Speedvision He returned to the pit lane rather than stop at the side of the track. Some drivers slid on the oil.7 October 2000 Saturday Second Free Practice – Japanese GP http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3027/.html https://web.archive.org/web/20010626040851/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3027/.html 26 June 2001 21 March 2015 AtlasF1 With 15 minutes remaining in the last practice session, Häkkinen lapped fastest at 1:37.037, one-tenth of a second faster than Michael Schumacher.7 October 2000 Hakkinen sets pace in final practice https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/hakkinen-sets-pace-in-final-practice-5022801/5022801/ 29 March 2022 Autosport 30 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220330054908/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/hakkinen-sets-pace-in-final-practice-5022801/5022801/ live Button, third, was happy with his car's performance. Despite another spin into the gravel traps, Barrichello maintained his consistent performance and was fourth-fastest. He was ahead of Ralf Schumacher, who had his fastest lap invalidated after breaching track limits at the chicane when he braked too late with ten minutes left.7 October 2000 Hakkinen leads ahead of Qualifying http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=20316 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20050131111626/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=20316 31 January 2005 29 March 2022 F1Racing.net Coulthard was sixth, two-tenths of a second quicker than Fisichella, who finished seventh. Irvine, Benetton's Alexander Wurz and Villeneuve completed the top ten. Irvine had a throttle system fault and ran wide into the gravel at the Spoon Curve corner. He rejoined the track by following the gravel's perimeter. Villeneuve spun into the gravel trap for the fourth time, but was able to rejoin to the track. Qualifying thumb|left|upright|Michael Schumacher became a triple World champion at the penultimate round of the season after a season long battle with Mika Häkkinen to end Ferrari's 21-year driver-championless drought. During Saturday's one-hour qualifying session, each driver was limited to twelve laps, 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 was held in dry weather.Grand Prix of Japan http://dbs.galeforcef1.com/event.asp?e=16&s=2000 Gale Force F1 8 October 2000 21 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20070712103447/http://dbs.galeforcef1.com/event.asp?e=16&s=2000 12 July 2007 Michael Schumacher secured his eighth pole position of the season, the 31st of his Formula One career,Gardner John 7 October 2000 Japanese GP: Schumacher Tops Thrilling Qualifying Session http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/001007b.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20001205122800/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/001007b.html 5 December 2000 29 March 2022 Speedvision with a lap of 1:35.825 set with three minutes remaining after Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn sent him into a gap in traffic.Hilton Christopher https://archive.org/details/grandprixshowdow0000hilt Grand Prix Showdown! The Full Drama of Every Championship-deciding Grand Prix Since 1950 Haynes Publishing 2009 978-1-84425-709-6 Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset 332–334 2000 – Looking Bloody Good – Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka registration7 October 2000 Schumacher takes dramatic pole https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/schumacher-takes-dramatic-pole-5022789/5022789/ 29 March 2022 Autosport 30 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220330054900/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/schumacher-takes-dramatic-pole-5022789/5022789/ live Häkkinen, who was nine thousandths of a second slower than Schumacher and battled him for grid position throughout qualifying, joined him on the front row after being slow exiting the final turn,Schumacher sneaks pole in Japan http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/newsid_960000/960704.stm BBC Sport 7 October 2000 21 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20001207214400/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/newsid_960000/960704.stm 7 December 2000 losing him time.Mackley Stefan 8 July 2020 The day Schumacher ended Ferrari's 21-year wait for F1 glory https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/the-day-schumacher-ended-ferraris-21-year-wait-for-f1-glory-4981356/4981356/ 8 September 2025 Autosport Häkkinen's teammate Coulthard qualified third, closing in on the session's quickest two qualifiers. He conceded that despite making some car tweaks, he was not quick enough to fight for pole position. Both Williams drivers qualified on the third row of the grid, with Button in fifth and Ralf Schumacher in sixth. Both drivers had mixed feelings with their performances; Ralf Schumacher was unable to deal with car setup changes.7 October 2000 Today's Selected Quotes – Japanese GP http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3031/.html https://web.archive.org/web/20010424114130/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3031/.html 24 April 2001 22 March 2015 AtlasF1 Button's first two timed laps were hampered by Häkkinen and Trulli, and he lapped fastest on his third try.Button Jenson https://archive.org/details/jensonbuttonmyli0000butt Jenson Button: My Life on the Formula One Rollercoaster Tremayne David Bantam Press 153–154 2002 978-0-593-04875-7 Bungay, Suffolk David Tremayne registration Irvine, seventh, was slow into certain turns and had braking issues. Frentzen, eighth, reported driving a difficult-to-handle car.7 October 2000 Schumacher on Pole; Qualifying Results – Japanese GP http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3028/.html https://web.archive.org/web/20010626042106/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3028/.html 26 June 2001 21 March 2015 AtlasF1 Villeneuve, ninth, had excess oversteer and failed to lap faster due to car alterations. Herbert, tenth, felt he could have qualified on the fourth row with a setup adjustment. Wurz, eleventh, missed qualifying for the top ten by nearly two thousands of a second due to a lack of top speed. His teammate Fisichella started 12th after his car lost performance after morning practice. Both Arrows drivers were on the seventh row--De la Rosa was faster than Verstappen--and their cars were hampered by water leaks, electrical and hydraulic issues. Trulli, 15th, struggled with car power steering in high-speed corners and poor car balance.7 October 2000 Jordan drivers unhappy in Japan https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/jordan-drivers-unhappy-in-japan-5022753/5022753/ 29 March 2022 Autosport 30 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220330054923/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/jordan-drivers-unhappy-in-japan-5022753/5022753/ live Nick Heidfeld qualified 16th, ahead of Prost teammate Jean Alesi. Zonta, 18th, had reduced qualifying time due to an engine change. Sauber secured the tenth row, with Mika Salo ahead of Diniz, who struggled with traction and understeer. Salo used a spare Sauber vehicle setup for Diniz because his race car had a broken electrical connection. Two of Diniz's fastest qualifying times were disallowed due to him laying oil on the circuit and not stopping in the morning practice sessions. Marc Gené qualified 21st, ahead of Gastón Mazzacane in 22nd place for the two Minardi drivers. Due to a sudden rise in gear oil temperature, Gené drove the spare Minardi car, and Mazzacane made an error within the first part of his lap. Qualifying classification Pos Position No Car number Driver Constructor Time Gap Gap to the fastest driver 1 3 Germany Michael Schumacher Ferrari 1:35.825 — 2 1 Finland Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes 1:35.834 +0.009 3 2 UK David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes 1:36.236 +0.411 4 4 Brazil Rubens Barrichello Ferrari 1:36.330 +0.505 5 10 UK Jenson Button Williams-BMW 1:36.628 +0.803 6 9 Germany Ralf Schumacher Williams-BMW 1:36.788 +0.963 7 7 UK Eddie Irvine Jaguar-Cosworth 1:36.899 +1.074 8 5 Germany Heinz-Harald Frentzen Jordan-Mugen-Honda 1:37.243 +1.418 9 22 Canada Jacques Villeneuve BAR-Honda 1:37.267 +1.442 10 8 UK Johnny Herbert Jaguar-Cosworth 1:37.329 +1.504 11 12 Austria Alexander Wurz Benetton-Playlife 1:37.348 +1.523 12 11 Italy Giancarlo Fisichella Benetton-Playlife 1:37.479 +1.654 13 18 Spain Pedro de la Rosa Arrows-Supertec 1:37.652 +1.827 14 19 Netherlands Jos Verstappen Arrows-Supertec 1:37.674 +1.849 15 6 Italy Jarno Trulli Jordan-Mugen-Honda 1:37.679 +1.854 16 15 Germany Nick Heidfeld Prost-Peugeot 1:38.141 +2.316 17 14 France Jean Alesi Prost-Peugeot 1:38.209 +2.384 18 23 Brazil Ricardo Zonta BAR-Honda 1:38.269 +2.444 19 17 Finland Mika Salo Sauber-Petronas 1:38.490 +2.665 20 16 Brazil Pedro Diniz Sauber-Petronas 1:38.576 +2.751 21 20 Spain Marc Gené Minardi-Fondmetal 1:39.972 +4.147 22 21 Argentina Gastón Mazzacane Minardi-Fondmetal 1:40.462 +4.637107% time: 1:42.533Source:Japanese GP Saturday qualifying http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/japanese-gp-saturday-qualifying-3/?v=11&s=1 Motorsport.com 7 October 2000 22 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224185954/http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/japanese-gp-saturday-qualifying-3/?v=11&s=1 24 December 2015 Warm-up The drivers took to the track at 10:00 Japan Standard Time (UTC +9) for a 30-minute warm-up session. It was held in overcast weather, with a few drops of rain falling before the session began.8 October 2000 Schumacher dominates warm-up https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/schumacher-dominates-warm-up-5022738/5022738/ 29 March 2022 Autosport 30 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220330054917/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/schumacher-dominates-warm-up-5022738/5022738/ live This rendered the circuit damp, but it dried fast, and teams switched from wet to dry compound tyres.Gardner John 8 October 2000 Japanese GP: Schumacher Fastest in Warm-Up http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/001008a.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20001205143900/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/001008a.html 5 December 2000 29 March 2022 Speedvision As competitors practised their starts, teams fine-tuned their cars' handling while running high fuel loads. Michael Schumacher set the quickest overall lap of 1:38.005 on his final fast attempt. His teammate Barrichello finished third in the other Ferrari. McLaren drivers separated them—Häkkinen was second and Coulthard was fourth. Button set the fifth-fastest lap.Sunday Warm-Up – Japanese GP http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3039/.html AtlasF1 8 October 2000 26 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20010424122945/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3039/.html 24 April 2001 Mazzacane lost control of his car in the final curve of the esses behind the pit lane with ten minutes left in warm-up, sustaining heavy car damage against the barrier.Makkaveev Vladimir November 2000 Сердце красавицы склонно к измене The heart of a beauty is prone to treason http://www.formula-one.ru/archive/1100/02gpjap.htm Formula 1 Magazine ru 11 32–43 https://web.archive.org/web/20020827185342/http://www.formula-one.ru/archive/1100/02gpjap.htm 27 August 2002 8 January 2023 Race thumb|right|upright|Mika Häkkinen (pictured in 2009) finished second and conceded the Drivers' Championship to Michael Schumacher. The 53-lap race ran over 310.596 km mi on before approximately 151,000 people from 14:30 local time.Distances2013 Japanese Grand Prix: Official Media Kit http://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/external_archive/node4131/jpn_media_kit_en_2013.pdf dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140307111513/http://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/external_archive/node4131/jpn_media_kit_en_2013.pdf 7 March 2014 5 February 2016 Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile 31 PDF The weather was dry and overcast for the race; forecasters predicted rain during the event. The air temperature was at 22 C F and the track temperature at 23 C F. During the final parade lap, Häkkinen's car developed a hydraulic system leak, causing oil to drip out of an overflow tank and hit the engine and emit smoke but was able to start. Frentzen began the race in Jordan's spare monocoque. When the lights went out to start the race, extra track grip allowed Häkkinen to accelerate faster than Michael Schumacher off the line.Gardner John 8 October 2000 Japanese GP: Schumacher Wins, Clinches Championship http://speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01Formula1/001008b.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20001019084131/http://speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01Formula1/001008b.html 19 October 2000 29 March 2022 Speedvision He held off Schumacher's attempts to maintain the lead by veering right towards the McLaren car in an attempt to block his path into the first corner. Michael Schumacher's manoeuvre created some action behind the leading two drivers on the approach into the first corner, as Ralf Schumacher overtook Barrichello and Coulthard resisted Schumacher's attempts to pass for third.Elizalde Pablo The Japanese GP Review http://atlasf1.autosport.com/2000/jpn/elizalde.html AtlasF1 6 41 11 October 2000 18 December 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20100125190135/http://atlasf1.autosport.com/2000/jpn/elizalde.html 25 January 2010 Verstappen advanced from 14th to ninth at the end of the first lap, while Fisichella's anti-stall system activated, making a slow getaway and dropping eight positions. At the completion of lap one, Häkkinen led Michael Schumacher by eight-tenths of a second, followed by Coulthard, Ralf Schumacher, Irvine, Barrichello and Button (who had an overheating clutch).Lap-by-Lap: Grand Prix of Japan 2000 http://dbs.galeforcef1.com/laps_2000/lbl_jp_laps.html Gale Force F1 8 October 2000 21 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20070812141728/http://dbs.galeforcef1.com/laps_2000/lbl_jp_laps.html 12 August 2007 Häkkinen set the race's fastest lap on lap two and began to maintain the gap on Michael Schumacher as both drivers drew away from the rest of the field. A light drizzle fell on the circuit on the fourth lap, but it was not heavy enough to effect the race. On lap seven, Villeneuve overtook Herbert for eighth place, while Trulli passed his teammate Frentzen from 11th. Verstappen coasted over the circuit with electronic gearbox issues and was pushed into the garage, becoming the race's first retirement on lap ten.8 October 2000 2000 – Round 16 – Japan: Suzuka http://www.formula1.com/races/racenews00/japan/race.html https://web.archive.org/web/20010603113643/http://www.formula1.com/races/racenews00/japan/race.html 3 June 2001 16 May 2015 Formula1.com Diniz took his first pit stop on lap 13, starting the first round of pit stops. At the front, Häkkinen extended his lead over Michael Schumacher to two seconds, who was ten seconds ahead of Coulthard in third. Ralf Schumacher was 8.8 seconds behind Coulthard but pulling away from Irvine in fifth. thumb|left|upright|David Coulthard (pictured in 2007) took third for McLaren.Further back, Trulli made a pit stop from tenth on lap 17 due to him being fuelled light to gain track position. He fell to 18th. Irvine was the first of the front runners to make a pit stop on the following lap, emerging behind Frentzen. Wurz, Herbert, Salo, and Heidfeld all made pit stops on lap 19, while Trulli lost time after going off the circuit. Ralf Schumacher, Villeneuve, Frentzen, De la Rosa, and Fisichella made their first pit stops on lap 20. Barrichello and Button made pit stops on the next lap and rejoined ahead of Irvine. Alesi retired from the race on lap 21 due to an engine failure that spilled oil on the track, and spun on his own oil in either turns four or five.8 October 2000 Schumacher crowned Champion http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=20421 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20050131121829/http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=20421 31 January 2005 29 March 2022 F1Racing.net Häkkinen's team requested that he make a pit stop earlier than planned on lap 22. Michael Schumacher led one lap before Brawn called him into the pit lane for extra fuel on lap 23.Cooper Adam 10 October 2000 Japanese GP Race Analysis https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/japanese-gp-race-analysis-5022648/5022648/ 29 March 2022 Autosport 30 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220330055023/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/japanese-gp-race-analysis-5022648/5022648/ live He fell behind Häkkinen since his pit stop was slightly longer. Coulthard led for one lap until making his first pit stop on lap 24, handing the lead to teammate Häkkinen. On the same lap, Villeneuve passed Irvine into turn 16 for eighth. Every driver had made pit stops by the end of lap 25. Häkkinen was first, followed by Michael Schumacher, Coulthard, Barrichello, Ralf Schumacher, and Button. Häkkinen set a new fastest lap of the race on lap 26, a 1:39.189, extending his lead over Michael Schumacher to 2.9 seconds; Schumacher remained close behind Häkkinen despite carrying more fuel in his car. Trulli became the first driver to make a second pit stop on lap 28. Light rain began to fall on lap 30 and the track started to become slippery; however it was not heavy enough to switch from dry tyres to wet-weather tyres. After Häkkinen was slowed by De la Rosa's car in the chicane on the same lap, the gap between him and Michael Schumacher fell by one second. Lap times slowed after that as the track became slippery. Ralf Schumacher lost sixth to teammate Button after an error on the same lap, while Frentzen retired at the entry of First Curve due to a hydraulic pump failure that caused his gearbox to fail. Michael Schumacher closed to 0.7 seconds behind Häkkinen by lap 31, although he narrowly avoided hitting Zonta who went off the racing line to allow him past on the entry to the chicane two laps later. Further back, Heidfeld overtook Trulli for 13th on lap 34. The second round of pit stops began on the same lap when Irvine made a pit stop. Häkkinen made his second stop on lap 37 to avoid the battling Jaguars ahead of him, exiting 25.8 seconds behind Michael Schumacher but ahead of Coulthard. Michael Schumacher began immediately pulling away from Häkkinen, using the time outside of aerodynamic turbulence and light fuel load to do so; he radioed Brawn that he was nearing slower vehicles and asked whether he should make his last pit stop earlier than planned. Brawn told Michael Schumacher to stay on the track for the time being. Coulthard, Barrichello and Button remained in third, fourth and fifth espectively, during their second stops on lap 38 and 39. Wurz retired after spinning sideways exiting the chicane on lap 40. Michael Schumacher missed Wurz's stationary vehicle, and lost time manoeuvring past it. Wurz then reversed backwards as Häkkinen went by. Schumacher made his final pit stop on the same lap, emerging 4.1 seconds in front of Häkkinen, with his stop being 1.2 seconds faster than Häkkinen's. He had gained five seconds on Häkkinen despite encountering the two Jaguars and Wurz because of the undercut being powerful as a result of the contrast in fuel loads.Vinel Ben 8 October 2025 On this day: How Schumacher put Ferrari back on top in F1 https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/25-years-ago-michael-schumacher-put-ferrari-back-on-top-in-formula-1/10766100/ 8 October 2025 Autosport Ralf Schumacher became the race's sixth retirement when he lost control of his car's rear mounting a kerb and spun into the gravel trap while attempting to lap Gené at turn two on lap 42. This promoted Villeneuve to the final points-paying position of sixth. Heidfeld became the final driver to make a scheduled pit stop on the same lap. At the conclusion of lap 42, with the scheduled pit stops completed, the top six drivers were Michael Schumacher, Häkkinen, Coulthard, Barrichello, Button, and Villeneuve. On lap 43, Heidfeld retired due to a left-front suspension component failure, while De la Rosa passed Fisichella for 13th.Gardner John Japanese GP: Post-Race Spin http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/001008e.html Speedvision 8 October 2000 29 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20001205172500/http://www.speedvision.com/pub/articles/racing/01formula1/001008e.html 5 December 2000 dead Fisichella was forced onto the gravel to avoid contact. Three laps later, the rain intensified slightly, and both Michael Schumacher and Häkkinen became more circumspect. De la Rosa overtook Trulli during the 48th lap. Gené retired with a failed engine at the hairpin on the same lap. Although Häkkinen closed the gap over the final 14 laps, Michael Schumacher maintained the lead to win his eighth race of the 2000 season and 43rd of his career,Spurgeon Brad Brad Spurgeon 9 October 2000 Victory Gives Driver 3d Overall Title and Ferrari's First Since 1979: Schumacher Noses Out Hakkinen The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2000/10/09/sports/IHT-victory-gives-driver-3d-overall-title-and-ferraris-first-since.html registration 20 April 2022 in a time of 1'29:53.435, at an average speed of 207.316 km/h mph on.5 October 2000 Race Report: Japanese Grand Prix http://www.usgpindy.com/press/2000/japan-10082000.php3 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20010204093700/http://www.usgpindy.com/press/2000/japan-10082000.php3 4 February 2001 20 April 2022 USGP Indy Michael Schumacher won the 2000 Drivers' Championship as Häkkinen could not catch his championship points total in the one remaining race. He also became Ferrari's first World Drivers' Champion since Jody Scheckter in 1979. Häkkinen skidded on a set of tyres he could not generate heat into and finished second, 1.8 seconds behind, ahead of teammate Coulthard in third with Barrichello fourth. Button finished fifth and was gaining on Barrichello by the finish. Villeneuve completed the points scorers in sixth. Herbert, Irvine, Zonta, Salo, Diniz, De la Rosa, Trulli, Fisichella and Mazzacane were the final classified finishers. Post-race The top three drivers appeared on the podium to collect their trophies and in the subsequent press conference. Michael Schumacher revealed that he was careful when the track became slippery owing to rain during the second stint.8 October 2000 Schumacher never stopped believing in title chance http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns02924.html https://web.archive.org/web/20051125013901/http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns02924.html 25 November 2005 21 March 2015 GrandPrix.com He also added that his team made adjustments during the first stop, which contributed to his fast pace.Post-Race Press Conference – Japanese GP http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3045/.html AtlasF1 8 October 2000 21 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010626031429/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3045/.html 26 June 2001 Häkkinen congratulated Michael Schumacher on winning the Drivers' Championship and said that, while he was naturally disappointed, "to be a good winner, sometimes you have to be a good loser." He also confessed that Ferrari's tactics cost him a chance at victory and admitted that Schumacher had an advantage after his second pit stop. Coulthard described his race as "quiet" because of the lack of action he encountered. He also admitted that he struggled to handle his car in the wet. Michael Schumacher began celebrating his championship win, and it was well received by both the Formula One paddock and the German and Italian press. German national newspaper Die Welt said: "A dream has been fulfilled and it will have far-reaching consequences. Ferrari and Formula One are alive again in this season and a new monument has been created ...Hard work and self-sacrifice have been rewarded."German Papers Toast Schumacher's Triumph http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3055/.html AtlasF1 9 October 2000 21 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010424112509/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3055/.html 24 April 2001 Across Italy, events were held to celebrate Michael Schumacher's championship victory.Italian media hails Schumi http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/newsid_963000/963628.stm BBC Sport 9 October 2000 22 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20001219121700/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/newsid_963000/963628.stm 19 December 2000 Candido Cannavò, director of the Italian sports newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport described the moment as: "On the dawn of a luminous autumn Sunday Ferrari reconciled itself with history." thumb|right|upright|Luca di Montezemolo (pictured in 2008) commended Michael Schumacher's World Championship win Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo described Michael Schumacher's title victory as the "most beautiful day of my life".Ferrari's President Delighted After Title Win http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3051/.html AtlasF1 8 October 2000 21 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010424122556/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3051/.html 24 April 2001 He also thanked the Ferrari team, their worldwide fan base, Ferrari's majority owner FIAT, and the team's sponsors and suppliers for their continued support.Montezemolo praises his team http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines00/japan/s3496.html Formula1.com 10 October 2000 21 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20010603113643/http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines00/japan/s3496.html 3 June 2001 Scheckter praised both Ferrari and Michael Schumacher, but expressed disappointment at losing his status as Ferrari's last World Champion.Scheckter tribute to Schumacher and Ferrari http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/20492/ GPUpdate 9 October 2000 21 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711153329/http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/20492/ 11 July 2015 Todt said Ferrari would not be fully satisfied until they had won the World Constructors' Championship: "We need three points for the constructors' title and we won't let go. But let's not worry about the future right now. Let's enjoy the present for at least five minutes."8 October 2000 Ferrari boss Todt aims for the full set https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/ferrari-boss-todt-aims-for-the-full-set-5022727/5022727/ 29 March 2022 Autosport 30 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220330054904/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/ferrari-boss-todt-aims-for-the-full-set-5022727/5022727/ live However, former Italian President Francesco Cossiga criticised Michael Schumacher's behaviour during the Italian National Anthem, where the German traditionally imitated a conductor when it was played.Anthem antics agitate former leader http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/newsid_963000/963458.stm BBC Sport 9 October 2000 22 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20001219110700/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/hi/english/motorsport/newsid_963000/963458.stm 19 December 2000 Michael Schumacher apologised if his behaviour was seen as disrespectful and that he respected the national anthem.Schumacher responds to Italian anthem claims http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns02939.html GrandPrix.com 10 October 2000 22 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20051111023746/http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns02939.html 11 November 2005 Off track, the argument over the new race rules and the inclusion of lawyer Roberto Causo as a race steward was renewed. FIA president Max Mosley published a letter to Ron Dennis dated 19 October accusing him of tarnishing Formula One with his recent statements on the issues. Mosley also backed Whiting's proposal for the use flags to eliminate unsportsmanlike racing.Mosley Sends Severe Letter to Dennis http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3093/.html https://web.archive.org/web/20011128130809/http://www.atlasf1.com/news/2000/oct/report.php/id/3093/.html dead 28 November 2001 AtlasF1 21 October 2000 22 March 2015 Dennis apologised for his statements, saying he did not mean to bring Formula One into disrepute or to disrespect Causo.Angry Mosley wins McLaren apology https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/982757.stm BBC Sport 21 October 2000 22 March 2015 live https://web.archive.org/web/20021219200043/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/982757.stm 19 December 2002 "It certainly has not ever been my intention to damage a sport to which I have devoted most of my working life." he said. Williams technical director Patrick Head commended Button's performance in the changing conditions that saw him finish fifth, saying: "He drove an absolutely brilliant, very mature race and thoroughly deserved fifth position."8 October 2000 Button virtually guarantees Williams third place https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/button-virtually-guarantees-williams-third-place-5022717/5022717/ 29 March 2022 Autosport 30 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220330054909/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/button-virtually-guarantees-williams-third-place-5022717/5022717/ live As a result of the race, Michael Schumacher won the World Drivers' Championship with a 12-point lead over Häkkinen, who was confirmed as the Championship runner-up. Coulthard maintained third with 67 championship points, nine ahead of Barrichello and 43 ahead of Ralf Schumacher. Ferrari increased their lead over McLaren in the World Constructors' Championship to 13 championship points and the title would be decided in Malaysia. Williams increased its gap over Benetton in fourth place by 16 championship points, while BAR passed Jordan to move into fifth place with 18 championship points with one race of the season remaining. Race classification Drivers who scored championship points are denoted in bold. Pos Position No Car number Driver Constructor Laps Laps completed Time/Retired Grid Final starting position Points 1 3 Germany Michael Schumacher Ferrari 53 1:29:53.435 1 10 2 1 Finland Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes 53 +1.837 2 6 3 2 UK David Coulthard McLaren-Mercedes 53 +1:09.914 3 4 4 4 Brazil Rubens Barrichello Ferrari 53 +1:19.191 4 3 5 10 UK Jenson Button Williams-BMW 53 +1:25.694 5 2 6 22 Canada Jacques Villeneuve BAR-Honda 52 +1 Lap 9 1 7 8 UK Johnny Herbert Jaguar-Cosworth 52 +1 Lap 10   8 7 UK Eddie Irvine Jaguar-Cosworth 52 +1 Lap 7   9 23 Brazil Ricardo Zonta BAR-Honda 52 +1 Lap 18   10 17 Finland Mika Salo Sauber-Petronas 52 +1 Lap 19   11 16 Brazil Pedro Diniz Sauber-Petronas 52 +1 Lap 20   12 18 Spain Pedro de la Rosa Arrows-Supertec 52 +1 Lap 13   13 6 Italy Jarno Trulli Jordan-Mugen-Honda 52 +1 Lap 15   14 11 Italy Giancarlo Fisichella Benetton-Playlife 52 +1 Lap 12   15 21 Argentina Gastón Mazzacane Minardi-Fondmetal 51 +2 Laps 22   Ret Retired 20 Spain Marc Gené Minardi-Fondmetal 46 Engine 21   Ret Retired 9 Germany Ralf Schumacher Williams-BMW 41 Spun off 6   Ret Retired 15 Germany Nick Heidfeld Prost-Peugeot 41 Suspension 16   Ret Retired 12 Austria Alexander Wurz Benetton-Playlife 37 Spun off 11   Ret Retired 5 Germany Heinz-Harald Frentzen Jordan-Mugen-Honda 29 Hydraulics 8   Ret Retired 14 France Jean Alesi Prost-Peugeot 19 Engine/Spun off 17   Ret Retired 19 Netherlands Jos Verstappen Arrows-Supertec 9 Electrical 14  Sources:http://www.formula1.com/results/season/2000/66/ 2000 Japanese Grand Prix Formula1.com https://web.archive.org/web/20141010081457/http://www.formula1.com/results/season/2000/66/ 10 October 2014 26 December 2015 Championship standings after the race full season standings 2000 Formula One World Championship#Results and standings Drivers' Championship standings +/– Championship positions gained, maintained or lost Pos Position Driver Points 10px 1 Germany Michael Schumacher* 98 10px 2 Finland Mika Häkkinen 86 10px 3 UK David Coulthard 67 10px 4 Brazil Rubens Barrichello 58 10px 5 Germany Ralf Schumacher 24Sources:https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/japon/championnat.aspx Japan 2000 – Championship StatsF1 18 March 2019 1 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200901153307/https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/japon/championnat.aspx live Constructors' Championship standings +/– Championship positions gained, maintained or lost Pos Position Constructor Points 10px 1 Italy Ferrari* 156 10px 2 UK McLaren-Mercedes 143 10px 3 UK Williams-BMW 36 10px 4 Italy Benetton-Playlife 20 10px 1 5 UK BAR-Honda 18Sources: Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings. Bold text and an asterisk indicates the 2000 World Champions. Notes References 30em Japanese Grand Prix 2000 2000 United States Grand Prix 2000 Malaysian Grand Prix 1999 Japanese Grand Prix 2001 Japanese Grand Prix Formula One Sports Japan 34 50 35 N 136 32 26 E source:kolossus-nowiki title Japanese Grand Prix Category:Japanese Grand Prix Grand Prix Japanese Grand Prix