Australia 2001
Round 1 • March 4, 2001
Circuit
Melbourne
The 2001 Australian Grand Prix sets the stage for a season of twists and turns as the new era of Formula 1 kicks off in Melbourne. With Michael Schumacher looking to defend his title, the race is a rollercoaster of high stakes and unexpected drama, featuring debut performances that promise future rivalries. As engines roar and tensions rise, this opening round delivers a captivating mix of experience versus youth in a battle for supremacy.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Schumacher | 1:38:26.533 | 10 |
| 2 | David Coulthard | +1.718 | 6 |
| 3 | Rubens Barrichello | +33.491 | 4 |
| 4 | Nick Heidfeld | +1:11.479 | 3 |
| 5 | Heinz Harald Frentzen | +1:12.807 | 2 |
| 6 | Kimi Raikkonen | +1:24.143 | 1 |
| 7 | Olivier Panis | +1:27.050 | 0 |
| 8 | Luciano Burti | +1 lap | 0 |
| 9 | Jean Alesi | +1 lap | 0 |
| 10 | Jos Verstappen | +1 lap | 0 |
| 11 | Eddie Irvine | +1 lap | 0 |
| 12 | Fernando Alonso | +2 laps | 0 |
| 13 | Giancarlo Fisichella | +3 laps | 0 |
| 14 | Jenson Button | Electrical | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Schumacher | - | - | - |
| 2 | Rubens Barrichello | - | - | - |
| 3 | Mika Hakkinen | - | - | - |
| 4 | Heinz Harald Frentzen | - | - | - |
| 5 | Ralf Schumacher | - | - | - |
| 6 | David Coulthard | - | - | - |
| 7 | Jarno Trulli | - | - | - |
| 8 | Jacques Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 9 | Olivier Panis | - | - | - |
| 10 | Nick Heidfeld | - | - | - |
| 11 | Juan Pablo Montoya | - | - | - |
| 12 | Eddie Irvine | - | - | - |
| 13 | Kimi Raikkonen | - | - | - |
| 14 | Jean Alesi | - | - | - |
| 15 | Jos Verstappen | - | - | - |
| 16 | Jenson Button | - | - | - |
| 17 | Giancarlo Fisichella | - | - | - |
| 18 | Enrique Bernoldi | - | - | - |
| 19 | Fernando Alonso | - | - | - |
| 20 | Gaston Mazzacane | - | - | - |