Japan 2001
Round 17 • October 14, 2001
Circuit
Suzuka
Suzuka serves as the ultimate test of skill and nerve as the 2001 season reaches its thrilling conclusion. With Michael Schumacher already crowned champion, it’s his brother Ralf who dives into battle, chasing personal glory amidst the iconic figure-eight circuit. The race explodes with high-stakes duels, showcasing audacious overtakes and strategic gambles that make you question what it truly takes to conquer Suzuka's legendary curves.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Schumacher | 1:27:33.298 | 10 |
| 2 | Juan Pablo Montoya | +3.154 | 6 |
| 3 | David Coulthard | +23.262 | 4 |
| 4 | Mika Hakkinen | +35.539 | 3 |
| 5 | Rubens Barrichello | +36.544 | 2 |
| 6 | Ralf Schumacher | +37.122 | 1 |
| 7 | Jenson Button | +1:37.102 | 0 |
| 8 | Jarno Trulli | +1 lap | 0 |
| 9 | Nick Heidfeld | +1 lap | 0 |
| 10 | Jacques Villeneuve | +1 lap | 0 |
| 11 | Fernando Alonso | +1 lap | 0 |
| 12 | Heinz Harald Frentzen | +1 lap | 0 |
| 13 | Olivier Panis | +2 laps | 0 |
| 15 | Jos Verstappen | +2 laps | 0 |
| 17 | Giancarlo Fisichella | Gearbox | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Schumacher | - | - | - |
| 2 | Juan Pablo Montoya | - | - | - |
| 3 | Ralf Schumacher | - | - | - |
| 4 | Rubens Barrichello | - | - | - |
| 5 | Mika Hakkinen | - | - | - |
| 6 | Giancarlo Fisichella | - | - | - |
| 7 | David Coulthard | - | - | - |
| 8 | Jarno Trulli | - | - | - |
| 9 | Jenson Button | - | - | - |
| 10 | Nick Heidfeld | - | - | - |
| 11 | Jean Alesi | - | - | - |
| 12 | Kimi Raikkonen | - | - | - |
| 13 | Eddie Irvine | - | - | - |
| 14 | Jacques Villeneuve | - | - | - |
| 15 | Heinz Harald Frentzen | - | - | - |
| 16 | Pedro De La Rosa | - | - | - |
| 17 | Olivier Panis | - | - | - |
| 18 | Fernando Alonso | - | - | - |
| 19 | Tomas Enge | - | - | - |
| 20 | Enrique Bernoldi | - | - | - |