Australia 2000
Round 1 • March 12, 2000
Circuit
Melbourne
The dawn of a new millennium in F1 racing sees Michael Schumacher's Ferrari debut set against the backdrop of Melbourne's unpredictable nature. With the crowd on edge, the race quickly evolves into a high-stakes battle, where mechanical reliability and strategic brilliance clash with the relentless pursuit of victory from rival teams. As the laps unfold, the Australian GP transforms into a crucible where the seasoned titans and ambitious contenders face off in a test of endurance and skill, setting the stage for a season of thrilling unpredictability.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Schumacher | 1:34:01.987 | 10 |
| 2 | Rubens Barrichello | +11.415 | 6 |
| 3 | Ralf Schumacher | +20.009 | 4 |
| 4 | Jacques Villeneuve | +44.447 | 3 |
| 5 | Giancarlo Fisichella | +45.165 | 2 |
| 6 | Ricardo Zonta | +46.468 | 1 |
| 7 | Alexander Wurz | +46.915 | 0 |
| 8 | Marc Gene | +1 lap | 0 |
| 9 | Nick Heidfeld | +2 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mika Hakkinen | - | - | - |
| 2 | David Coulthard | - | - | - |
| 3 | Michael Schumacher | - | - | - |
| 4 | Rubens Barrichello | - | - | - |
| 5 | Heinz Harald Frentzen | - | - | - |
| 6 | Jarno Trulli | - | - | - |
| 7 | Eddie Irvine | - | - | - |
| 8 | Jacques Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 9 | Giancarlo Fisichella | - | - | - |
| 10 | Mika Salo | - | - | - |
| 11 | Ralf Schumacher | - | - | - |
| 12 | Pedro De La Rosa | - | - | - |
| 13 | Jos Verstappen | - | - | - |
| 14 | Alexander Wurz | - | - | - |
| 15 | Nick Heidfeld | - | - | - |
| 16 | Ricardo Zonta | - | - | - |
| 17 | Jean Alesi | - | - | - |
| 18 | Marc Gene | - | - | - |
| 19 | Pedro Diniz | - | - | - |
| 20 | Johnny Herbert | - | - | - |