2001 San Marino Grand Prix

The 2001 San Marino Grand Prix, officially known as the 21° Gran Premio Warsteiner di San Marino, was the fourth round of the FIA Formula One World Championship, staged at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, Italy, on 15 April 2001.'San Marino GP, 2001', grandprix.com, (Inside F1 Inc., 2014), https://www.grandprix.com/gpe/rr667.html, (Accessed 05/11/2019) The race would see Ralf Schumacher sweep to his maiden F1 victory at the wheel of a , the first for the German engine manufacturer since the 1986 Mexican Grand Prix.
Qualifying had seen David Coulthard claim pole position to end Michael Schumacher's seven race streak, with himself and teammate Mika Häkkinen securing a front-row lockout. Ralf Schumacher secured third ahead of his elder brother, with Jarno Trulli claiming fifth for ahead of Rubens Barrichello in the second .
The race would ultimately be decided at the start, for Ralf Schumacher made a stunning getaway to streak past the two McLarens, grabbing the lead into the sweeping first corner. However, he would immediately be put under investigation for a jump start, as would Coulthard and Olivier Panis after some reports of movement before the lights.
As they were investigated the weaker cars in the field would be removed in the early stages, with Jos Verstappen and Fernando Alonso both dropping out due to damage sustained from kerbs. Kimi Räikkönen was another early drop out due to steering damage, before Michael Schumacher dropped out on lap 20 after a puncture managed to destroy his suspension.
Out front, meanwhile, neither Ralf Schumacher nor Coulthard would be penalised for jumping the start, and duly stopped from the head of the field on lap 27. Häkkinen came in a lap later along with Barrichello, although there would be no changes to the order as a result of the first round of stops.
Indeed, it was only at the second round of stops that a rather tepid race had some action, with Häkkinen steadily gaining on Barrichello, while Juan Pablo Montoya stalled in the pits. Fortunately the Williams pitcrew were able to fire the #6 car back up again, only for the Colombian racer to demolish his clutch as he tried to vault back into the race.
Furthermore, with eight laps to go Ralf Schumacher's race was put in doubt, with the Williams team noting that the German racer was losing oil pressure. They signalled to Schumacher that he had to conserve his engine and ease his pace, allowing Coulthard to begin taking large chunks out of his lead.
Ultimately, however, the Scot would run out of time to catch the #5 car, with Ralf Schumacher sweeping home to claim his maiden F1 victory four seconds clear of Coulthard. Barrichello, meanwhile, would keep Häkkinen at bay for third, with Trulli and Heinz-Harald Frentzen completing the points for Jordan.
Schumacher's win also made history in making the two Schumacher brothers the first siblings to both win a Grand Prix, a feat that has yet to be repeated as of the season. It was also Williams' first win since the 1997 Luxembourg Grand Prix, the first non-Bridgestone tyred win since the 1998 Italian Grand Prix, and the first victory for Michelin as a tyre supplier since the 1984 Portuguese Grand Prix.
==Background==
Victory for David Coulthard had not only ended Michael Schumacher's six race unbeaten run, but also ensured that the Scot made valuable ground in the Championship hunt. Indeed, Coulthard would leave Brazil just six points behind the German ace, and move ten clear of Rubens Barrichello in third. Behind, Nick Heidfeld had moved back into fourth ahead of Heinz-Harald Frentzen, with eleven drivers on the score sheet after the opening three rounds.
In the Constructors Championship it was still advantage after the opening three rounds, the Scuderia leaving Brazil on 36 points. Their advantage had, however, been cut to fifteen by after Coulthard's win, keeping them within a race's worth of points to the early leaders. Behind, had moved into third ahead of , as and claimed their first points of the campaign.
===Entry List===
The full entry list for the is outlined below:
No. 	Driver 	Entrant 	Constructor 	Chassis 	Engine 	Model 	Tyre
1 	Michael Schumacher 	Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro 	 	F2001 	 	050 3.0 V10 	
2 	Rubens Barrichello 	Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro 	 	F2001 	 	050 3.0 V10 	
3 	Mika Häkkinen 	West McLaren Mercedes 	 	MP4/16 	 	FO 110K 3.0 V10 	
4 	David Coulthard 	West McLaren Mercedes 	 	MP4/16 	 	FO 110K 3.0 V10 	
5 	Ralf Schumacher 	BMW Williams F1 Team 	 	FW23 	 	P80 3.0 V10 	
6 	Juan Pablo Montoya 	BMW Williams F1 Team 	 	FW23 	 	P80 3.0 V10 	
7 	Giancarlo Fisichella 	Mild Seven Benetton Renault 	 	B201 	 	RS21 3.0 V10 	
8 	Jenson Button 	Mild Seven Benetton Renault 	 	B201 	 	RS21 3.0 V10 	
9 	Olivier Panis 	Lucky Strike BAR Honda 	 	003 	 	RA001E 3.0 V10 	
10 	Jacques Villeneuve 	Lucky Strike BAR Honda 	 	003 	 	RA001E 3.0 V10 	
11 	Heinz-Harald Frentzen 	Benson & Hedges Jordan Honda 	 	EJ11 	 	RA001E 3.0 V10 	
12 	Jarno Trulli 	Benson & Hedges Jordan Honda 	 	EJ11 	 	RA001E 3.0 V10 	
14 	Jos Verstappen 	Orange Arrows Asiatech 	 	A22 	 	001 3.0 V10 	
15 	Enrique Bernoldi 	Orange Arrows Asiatech 	 	A22 	 	001 3.0 V10 	
16 	Nick Heidfeld 	Red Bull Sauber Petronas 	 	C20 	 	01A 3.0 V10 	
17 	Kimi Räikkönen 	Red Bull Sauber Petronas 	 	C20 	 	01A 3.0 V10 	
18 	Eddie Irvine 	Jaguar Racing 	 	R2 	 	CR-3 3.0 V10 	
19 	Luciano Burti 	Jaguar Racing 	 	R2 	 	CR-3 3.0 V10 	
20 	Tarso Marques 	European Minardi F1 	 	PS01 	 	European 3.0 V10 	
21 	Fernando Alonso 	European Minardi F1 	 	PS01 	 	European 3.0 V10 	
22 	Jean Alesi 	Prost Grand Prix 	 	AP04 	 	01A 3.0 V10 	
23 	Gastón Mazzacane 	Prost Grand Prix 	 	AP04 	 	01A 3.0 V10 	
Source:'San Marino 2001: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/saint-marin/engages.aspx, (Accessed 05/11/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2001: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/saint-marin/engages.aspx, (Accessed 05/11/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2001: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/saint-marin/engages.aspx, (Accessed 05/11/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2001: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/saint-marin/engages.aspx, (Accessed 05/11/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2001: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/saint-marin/engages.aspx, (Accessed 05/11/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2001: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/saint-marin/engages.aspx, (Accessed 05/11/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2001: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/saint-marin/engages.aspx, (Accessed 05/11/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2001: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/saint-marin/engages.aspx, (Accessed 05/11/2019)
==Practice Overview==
==Qualifying==
===Qualifying Report===
===Qualifying Results===
The full qualifying results for the are outlined below:
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Constructor 	Time 	Gap 	Ave. Speed
1 	4 	David Coulthard 	 	1:23.054 	— 	213.822 km/h
2 	3 	Mika Häkkinen 	 	1:23.282 	+0.228s 	213.237 km/h
3 	5 	Ralf Schumacher 	 	1:23.357 	+0.303s 	213.045 km/h
4 	1 	Michael Schumacher 	 	1:23.593 	+0.539s 	212.444 km/h
5 	12 	Jarno Trulli 	 	1:23.658 	+0.604s 	212.279 km/h
6 	2 	Rubens Barrichello 	 	1:23.786 	+0.732s 	211.954 km/h
7 	6 	Juan Pablo Montoya 	 	1:24.141 	+1.087s 	211.060 km/h
8 	9 	Olivier Panis 	 	1:24.213 	+1.159s 	210.880 km/h
9 	11 	Heinz-Harald Frentzen 	 	1:24.436 	+1.382s 	210.323 km/h
10 	17 	Kimi Räikkönen 	 	1:24.671 	+1.617s 	209.739 km/h
11 	10 	Jacques Villeneuve 	 	1:24.769 	+1.715s 	209.496 km/h
12 	16 	Nick Heidfeld 	 	1:25.007 	+1.953s 	208.910 km/h
13 	18 	Eddie Irvine 	 	1:25.392 	+2.338s 	207.968 km/h
14 	22 	Jean Alesi 	 	1:25.411 	+2.357s 	207.922 km/h
15 	19 	Luciano Burti 	 	1:25.572 	+2.518s 	207.531 km/h
16 	15 	Enrique Bernoldi 	 	1:25.872 	+2.818s 	206.805 km/h
17 	14 	Jos Verstappen 	 	1:26.062 	+3.008s 	206.349 km/h
18 	21 	Fernando Alonso 	 	1:26.855 	+3.801s 	204.465 km/h
19 	7 	Giancarlo Fisichella 	 	1:26.902 	+3.848s 	204.354 km/h
20 	23 	Gastón Mazzacane 	 	1:27.750 	+4.696s 	202.379 km/h
21 	8 	Jenson Button 	 	1:27.758 	+4.704s 	202.361 km/h
22 	20 	Tarso Marques 	 	1:28.281 	+5.227s 	201.162 km/h
107% Time: 1:28.868 	107% Time: 1:28.868 	107% Time: 1:28.868 	107% Time: 1:28.868 	107% Time: 1:28.868 	107% Time: 1:28.868 	107% Time: 1:28.868
Source:'San Marino 2001: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/saint-marin/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 05/11/2019)'Gran Premio Warsteiner di San Marino 2001 - QUALIFYING', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2001/races/706/san-marino/qualifying-0.html, (Accessed 05/11/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2001: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/saint-marin/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 05/11/2019)'Gran Premio Warsteiner di San Marino 2001 - QUALIFYING', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2001/races/706/san-marino/qualifying-0.html, (Accessed 05/11/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2001: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/saint-marin/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 05/11/2019)'Gran Premio Warsteiner di San Marino 2001 - QUALIFYING', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2001/races/706/san-marino/qualifying-0.html, (Accessed 05/11/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2001: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/saint-marin/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 05/11/2019)'Gran Premio Warsteiner di San Marino 2001 - QUALIFYING', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2001/races/706/san-marino/qualifying-0.html, (Accessed 05/11/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2001: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/saint-marin/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 05/11/2019)'Gran Premio Warsteiner di San Marino 2001 - QUALIFYING', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2001/races/706/san-marino/qualifying-0.html, (Accessed 05/11/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2001: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/saint-marin/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 05/11/2019)'Gran Premio Warsteiner di San Marino 2001 - QUALIFYING', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2001/races/706/san-marino/qualifying-0.html, (Accessed 05/11/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2001: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/saint-marin/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 05/11/2019)'Gran Premio Warsteiner di San Marino 2001 - QUALIFYING', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2001/races/706/san-marino/qualifying-0.html, (Accessed 05/11/2019)
*T Indicates a driver used their test/spare car to set their best time in that session.
*Bold indicates a driver's best/qualifying time.
===Grid===
==Race==
===Report===
===Results===
The full results for the are outlined below:
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Constructor 	Laps 	Time/Retired 	Grid 	Points
1 	5 	Ralf Schumacher 	 	62 	1:30:44.817 	3 	10
2 	4 	David Coulthard 	 	62 	+4.352s 	1 	6
3 	2 	Rubens Barrichello 	 	62 	+34.766s 	6 	4
4 	3 	Mika Häkkinen 	 	62 	+36.315s 	2 	3
5 	12 	Jarno Trulli 	 	62 	+1:25.558 	5 	2
6 	11 	Heinz-Harald Frentzen 	 	61 	+1 lap 	9 	1
7 	16 	Nick Heidfeld 	 	61 	+1 lap 	12 	
8 	9 	Olivier Panis 	 	61 	+1 lap 	8 	
9 	22 	Jean Alesi 	 	61 	+1 lap 	14 	
10 	15 	Enrique Bernoldi 	 	60 	+2 laps 	16 	
11 	19 	Luciano Burti 	 	60 	+2 laps 	15 	
12 	8 	Jenson Button 	 	60 	+2 laps 	21 	
Ret 	20 	Tarso Marques 	 	50 	Engine 	22 	
Ret 	6 	Juan Pablo Montoya 	 	48 	Clutch 	7 	
Ret 	18 	Eddie Irvine 	 	42 	Engine 	13 	
Ret 	7 	Giancarlo Fisichella 	 	31 	Engine 	19 	
Ret 	10 	Jacques Villeneuve 	 	30 	Engine 	11 	
Ret 	23 	Gastón Mazzacane 	 	28 	Engine 	20 	
Ret 	1 	Michael Schumacher 	 	24 	Wheel 	4 	
Ret 	17 	Kimi Räikkönen 	 	17 	Steering 	10 	
Ret 	14 	Jos Verstappen 	 	6 	Exhaust 	17 	
Ret 	21 	Fernando Alonso 	 	5 	Accident 	18 	
Source:'San Marino 2001: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/saint-marin/classement.aspx, (Accessed 05/11/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2001: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/saint-marin/classement.aspx, (Accessed 05/11/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2001: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/saint-marin/classement.aspx, (Accessed 05/11/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2001: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/saint-marin/classement.aspx, (Accessed 05/11/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2001: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/saint-marin/classement.aspx, (Accessed 05/11/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2001: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/saint-marin/classement.aspx, (Accessed 05/11/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2001: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/saint-marin/classement.aspx, (Accessed 05/11/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2001: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/saint-marin/classement.aspx, (Accessed 05/11/2019)
*T Indicates a driver used their test/spare car.
==Milestones==
* 1000th individual Grand Prix entry for a Michelin shod car.'2001 San Marino GP', chicanef1.com, (Chicane F1, 2014), http://www.chicanef1.com/racetit.pl?year=2001&gp=San%20Marino%20GP&r=1, (Accessed 05/11/2019)
* David Coulthard claimed the 40th pole position for a engine.
** Also the 50th pole for a Bridgestone shod car.
* Maiden victory for Ralf Schumacher.'4. San Marino 2001', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2001/saint-marin.aspx, (Accessed 05/11/2019)
** Also Schumacher's tenth podium finish.
* 104th victory for as a constructor.
** Tenth victory for as an engine supplier.
* Final race for Gastón Mazzacane.
==Standings==
David Coulthard moved level on points with Championship leader Michael Schumacher at the head of the Championship hunt in San Marino, although the German's two wins to the Scot's one meant that the latter had the de jure lead. Rubens Barrichello was next, twelve off the lead, while Ralf Schumacher's maiden F1 triumph had catapulted him into fourth, two behind the Brazilian. Nick Heidfeld then completed the top five ahead of Heinz-Harald Frentzen, with Kimi Räikkönen the last of the scorers in eleventh.
In the Constructors Championship had seen their lead take a battering on home soil, although the Scuderia still held a ten point advantage leaving Imola. had done the damage, moving onto 30 points after the opening four rounds, with an eighteen point gap between themselves and the now third placed . were next ahead of , with and the only other early scorers.
World Championship for Drivers	World Championship for Drivers	World Championship for Drivers	World Championship for Drivers
Pos. 	Driver 	Pts. 	+/-
1 	Michael Schumacher 	26 	
2 	David Coulthard 	26 	
3 	Rubens Barrichello 	14 	
4 	Ralf Schumacher 	12 	4
5 	Nick Heidfeld 	7 	1
6 	Heinz-Harald Frentzen 	6 	1
7 	Mika Häkkinen 	4 	3
8 	Jarno Trulli 	4 	1
9 	Olivier Panis 	3 	3
10 	Giancarlo Fisichella 	1 	
11 	Kimi Räikkönen 	1 	
World Championship for Constructors	World Championship for Constructors	World Championship for Constructors	World Championship for Constructors
Pos. 	Team 	Pts. 	+/-
1 	 	40 	
2 	 	30 	
3 	 	12 	3
4 	 	10 	
5 	 	8 	2
6 	 	3 	1
7 	 	1 	
Only point scoring drivers and constructors are shown.
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