Barrichello was 18 seconds back, but ahead of Schumacher's chief rival, two-time champion Mika Hakkinen, who was penalized when he jumped the start. It was the 44th career win for Schumacher and his ninth in the 17-race season, tying the record for most seasonal wins. Schumacher did it before over 17 races in 1995. Nigel Mansell won nine times in 16 races in 1992. Then there are possibilities.
Statistics are a second priority.
The one-three finish gave Ferrari 170 points for the season and a record 10th team title. McLaren was second with 152 and Williams-BMW third with 36. We won the constructors championship after all, by doing it the right way. Not on points, but finishing first and third. We did it with a perfect car.