Michael Schumacher and Ferrari continued their good form into the 2001 Formula One season, winning the first two races in Australia and in Malaysia. Schumacher took his third victory of the season when, on the last lap of the , McLaren driver Mika Häkkinen retired from the race lead with mechanical failure. Wins in Monaco, Europe, and France helped Schumacher secure his lead in the drivers' standings, and he secured his fourth Drivers' Championship after winning the , with four races remaining. At the , Michael Schumacher scored his 52nd career victory to surpass Alain Prost's record of most Grand Prix victories. The was the first Formula One race held after the September 11 attacks in the United States. Ferrari removed all advertising and painted the nosecones of both of its cars black as a mark of respect to the victims. Ferrari won their third consecutive Constructors' Championship, as Barrichello was classified third in the drivers' standings, despite scoring no wins.