Ralf Schumacher spent most of the day in third position behind his brother and Barrichello, but then dropped out with a yet unknown problem. All the front drivers were on a one-stop strategy and the Ferrari's controlled the race. Eddie Irvine drove a great race and finished third just ahead of Jacques Villeneuve. Jean Alesi was looking good for fifth position, but had to change tyres with just a couple of laps to go, after touching the barriers. The pit stop allowed Coulthard to pass, but Alesi was pleased with the point.
Detailed report follows below.
Time Stop 1. 2 laps -1 10. Drivers' Championship 1. Michael Schumacher 52 2. David Coulthard 40 3.