2000 San Marino Grand Prix

The 2000 San Marino Grand Prix, otherwise officially known as the 20° Gran Premio Warsteiner di San Marino, was the third round of the FIA Formula One World Championship, staged at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari near Imola, Italy, on the 9 April 2000.'San Marino GP, 2000', grandprix.com, (Inside F1 Inc., 2014), https://www.grandprix.com/gpe/rr649.html, (Accessed 01/09/2019) The race would see Michael Schumacher snatch victory from under the nose of Mika Häkkinen, in a race that was decided by strategy as well as on-track battles.
From the start of the weekend it became clear that it would be a Häkkinen/Schumacher fight for victory, with the pair duelling for pole position during qualifying. Ultimately it was the Finn who won that battle, with just 0.091s separating the duo at the end of the session.
The start of the race saw Häkkinen make a perfect getaway, leaving Schumacher to fend off the attentions of David Coulthard into Tamburello. In typical Schumacher fashion the German ace squeezed Coulthard to the point that the Scot had to lift off, and hence opened the door for Rubens Barrichello to claim third.
That left Häkkinen with a small lead over Schumacher, with those two quickly easing clear of Barrichello and Coulthard. Indeed, the top two were almost a second quicker than their teammates during the early stages, while the Brazilian and the Scot were able to ease clear of fifth placed Jacques Villeneuve at an impressive rate too.
With the top four sorted out for the time being attention duly focused on Villeneuve, who had a train of cars stuck behind his . In the midst of that train sat Eddie Irvine in the , running in an impressive seventh, only for the Ulsterman to throw away two places by accidentally hitting his pit-limiter.
Back with the leaders and the gap between Häkkinen and Schumacher stood at three seconds on lap 26, the point at which Coulthard, some 25 seconds off the lead, dived into the pits to open the pit-window. Häkkinen came in a lap later and received a stunning 3.2 second service, meaning he was definitely on a two-stop strategy, while Schumacher took on more fuel for a one-stop.
Häkkinen was hence left with an enhanced five second lead, while Barrichello slipped back behind Coulthard, having been undercut by the Scot. Elsewhere, Villeneuve found himself fighting with Ralf Schumacher and Mika Salo, while Irvine and Jarno Trulli fought behind them.
Shortly before Häkkinen's second stop the Finn's lead would be wiped out, with Häkkinen hitting a stray piece of debris that damaged the ' floor. An electrical glitch then cost him more time, before he swept into the pits on lap 44 to hand Schumacher the lead.
With Coulthard and Barrichello also stopping Häkkinen emerged in second place, and did his best to hunt down Schumacher, who came in a few laps later for a quick top-up and fresh tyres. The German racer's shorter stop, courtesy of his longer stop earlier on, ensured that he emerged ahead of Häkkinen, and hence settled the race there and then.
Schumacher hence was left to cruise across the line to claim victory, a second clear of Häkkinen having kept out of reach of the Finn. Coulthard claimed a distant third ahead of Barrichello, while Villeneuve defeated Salo in their duel, Ralf Schumacher having hit trouble mid-race in his .
==Background==
Michael Schumacher moved twelve points clear at the head of the Championship having made it two wins in two races, holding a perfect score of twenty points. Giancarlo Fisichella was a surprise second after the opening rounds, and hence the German's closest challenger, while Rubens Barrichello had slipped to third. The Brazilian was level on points with Schumacher's brother Ralf, while Heinz-Harald Frentzen completed the top five.
In the Constructors Championship had extended their early lead, leaving Brazil on 26 points. were into second, already eighteen off the leaders, while were in third, one behind. were mathematically level with the Irish squad in fourth, while were the only other scorers in fifth.
===Entry list===
The full entry list for the is outlined below:
No. 	Driver 	Entrant 	Constructor 	Chassis 	Engine 	Model 	Tyre
1 	Mika Häkkinen 	West McLaren Mercedes 	 	MP4/15 	 	FO110J 3.0 V10 	
2 	David Coulthard 	West McLaren Mercedes 	 	MP4/15 	 	FO110J 3.0 V10 	
3 	Michael Schumacher 	Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro 	 	F399 	 	049 3.0 V10 	
4 	Rubens Barrichello 	Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro 	 	F399 	 	049 3.0 V10 	
5 	Heinz-Harald Frentzen 	Benson & Hedges Jordan 	 	EJ10 	 	MF-301HE 3.0 V10 	
6 	Jarno Trulli 	Benson & Hedges Jordan 	 	EJ10 	 	MF-301HE 3.0 V10 	
7 	Eddie Irvine 	Jaguar Racing 	 	R1 	 	CR-2 3.0 V10 	
8 	Johnny Herbert 	Jaguar Racing 	 	R1 	 	CR-2 3.0 V10 	
9 	Ralf Schumacher 	BMW Williams F1 Team 	 	FW22 	 	E41 3.0 V10 	
10 	Jenson Button 	BMW Williams F1 Team 	 	FW22 	 	E41 3.0 V10 	
11 	Giancarlo Fisichella 	Mild Seven Benetton Playlife 	 	B200 	 	FB02 3.0 V10 	
12 	Alexander Wurz 	Mild Seven Benetton Playlife 	 	B200 	 	FB02 3.0 V10 	
14 	Jean Alesi 	Gauloises Prost Peugeot 	 	AP03 	 	A20 3.0 V10 	
15 	Nick Heidfeld 	Gauloises Prost Peugeot 	 	AP03 	 	A20 3.0 V10 	
16 	Pedro Diniz 	Red Bull Sauber Petronas 	 	C19 	 	SPE-04A 3.0 V10 	
17 	Mika Salo 	Red Bull Sauber Petronas 	 	C19 	 	SPE-04A 3.0 V10 	
18 	Pedro de la Rosa 	Arrows F1 Team 	 	A21 	 	FB02 3.0 V10 	
19 	Jos Verstappen 	Arrows F1 Team 	 	A21 	 	FB02 3.0 V10 	
20 	Marc Gené 	Telefonica Minardi Fondmetal 	 	M02 	 	RV10 3.0 V10 	
21 	Gastón Mazzacane 	Telefonica Minardi Fondmetal 	 	M02 	 	RV10 3.0 V10 	
22 	Jacques Villeneuve 	Lucky Strike Reynard BAR Honda 	 	002 	 	RA000E 3.0 V10 	
23 	Ricardo Zonta 	Lucky Strike Reynard BAR Honda 	 	002 	 	RA000E 3.0 V10 	
Source:'San Marino 2000: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/saint-marin/engages.aspx, (Accessed 01/09/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2000: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/saint-marin/engages.aspx, (Accessed 01/09/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2000: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/saint-marin/engages.aspx, (Accessed 01/09/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2000: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/saint-marin/engages.aspx, (Accessed 01/09/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2000: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/saint-marin/engages.aspx, (Accessed 01/09/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2000: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/saint-marin/engages.aspx, (Accessed 01/09/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2000: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/saint-marin/engages.aspx, (Accessed 01/09/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2000: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/saint-marin/engages.aspx, (Accessed 01/09/2019)
==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 	1 	Mika Häkkinen 	 	1:24.714 	— 	209.632 km/h
2 	3 	Michael Schumacher 	 	1:24.805 	+0.091s 	209.407 km/h
3 	2 	David Coulthard 	 	1:25.014 	+0.300s 	208.893 km/h
4 	4 	Rubens Barrichello 	 	1:25.242 	+0.528s 	208.334 km/h
5 	9 	Ralf Schumacher 	 	1:25.871 	+1.157s 	206.808 km/h
6 	5 	Heinz-Harald Frentzen 	 	1:25.892 	+1.178s 	206.757 km/h
7 	7 	Eddie Irvine 	 	1:25.929 	+1.215s 	206.668 km/h
8 	6 	Jarno Trulli 	 	1:26.002 	+1.288s 	206.493 km/h
9 	22 	Jacques Villeneuve 	 	1:26.124 	+1.410s 	206.200 km/h
10 	16 	Pedro Diniz 	 	1:26.238 	+1.524s 	205.928 km/h
11 	12 	Alexander Wurz 	 	1:26.281 	+1.567s 	205.825 km/h
12 	17 	Mika Salo 	 	1:26.336 	+1.622s 	205.694 km/h
13 	18 	Pedro de la Rosa 	 	1:26.349 	+1.635s 	205.663 km/h
14 	23 	Ricardo Zonta 	 	1:26.814 	+2.100s 	204.561 km/h
15 	14 	Jean Alesi 	 	1:26.824 	+2.110s 	204.538 km/h
16 	19 	Jos Verstappen 	 	1:26.845 	+2.131s 	204.488 km/h
17 	8 	Johnny Herbert 	 	1:27.051 	+2.337s 	204.005 km/h
18 	10 	Jenson Button 	 	1:27.135 	+2.421s 	203.808 km/h
19 	11 	Giancarlo Fisichella 	 	1:27.253 	+2.539s 	203.532 km/h
20 	21 	Gastón Mazzacane 	 	1:28.161 	+3.447s 	201.436 km/h
21 	20 	Marc Gené 	 	1:28.333 	+3.619s 	201.044 km/h
22 	15 	Nick Heidfeld 	 	1:28.361 	+3.647s 	200.980 km/h
107% Time: 1:30.644 	107% Time: 1:30.644 	107% Time: 1:30.644 	107% Time: 1:30.644 	107% Time: 1:30.644 	107% Time: 1:30.644 	107% Time: 1:30.644
Source:'Gran Premio Warsteiner di San Marino 2000 - QUALIFYING', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2000/races/49/san-marino/qualifying-0.html, (Accessed 01/09/2019)'San Marino 2000: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/saint-marin/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 01/09/2019)	Source:'Gran Premio Warsteiner di San Marino 2000 - QUALIFYING', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2000/races/49/san-marino/qualifying-0.html, (Accessed 01/09/2019)'San Marino 2000: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/saint-marin/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 01/09/2019)	Source:'Gran Premio Warsteiner di San Marino 2000 - QUALIFYING', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2000/races/49/san-marino/qualifying-0.html, (Accessed 01/09/2019)'San Marino 2000: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/saint-marin/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 01/09/2019)	Source:'Gran Premio Warsteiner di San Marino 2000 - QUALIFYING', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2000/races/49/san-marino/qualifying-0.html, (Accessed 01/09/2019)'San Marino 2000: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/saint-marin/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 01/09/2019)	Source:'Gran Premio Warsteiner di San Marino 2000 - QUALIFYING', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2000/races/49/san-marino/qualifying-0.html, (Accessed 01/09/2019)'San Marino 2000: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/saint-marin/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 01/09/2019)	Source:'Gran Premio Warsteiner di San Marino 2000 - QUALIFYING', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2000/races/49/san-marino/qualifying-0.html, (Accessed 01/09/2019)'San Marino 2000: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/saint-marin/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 01/09/2019)	Source:'Gran Premio Warsteiner di San Marino 2000 - QUALIFYING', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2000/races/49/san-marino/qualifying-0.html, (Accessed 01/09/2019)'San Marino 2000: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/saint-marin/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 01/09/2019)
*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===
** Heidfeld would start the race from the pitlane.
==Race==
===Report===
===Results===
The full results for the are outlined below:
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Constructor 	Laps 	Time/Retired 	Grid 	Points
1 	3 	Michael Schumacher 	 	62 	1:31:39.776 	2 	10
2 	1 	Mika Häkkinen 	 	62 	+1.168s 	1 	6
3 	2 	David Coulthard 	 	62 	+51.008s 	3 	4
4 	4 	Rubens Barrichello 	 	62 	+1:29.276 	4 	3
5 	22 	Jacques Villeneuve 	 	61 	+1 Lap 	9 	2
6 	17 	Mika Salo 	 	61 	+1 Lap 	12 	1
7 	7 	Eddie Irvine 	 	61 	+1 Lap 	7 	
8 	16 	Pedro Diniz 	 	61 	+1 Lap 	10 	
9 	12 	Alexander Wurz 	 	61 	+1 Lap 	11 	
10 	8 	Johnny Herbert 	 	61 	+1 Lap 	17 	
11 	11 	Giancarlo Fisichella 	 	61 	+1 Lap 	19 	
12 	23 	Ricardo Zonta 	 	61 	+1 Lap 	23 	
13 	21 	Gastón Mazzacane 	 	60 	+2 Laps 	20 	
14 	19 	Jos Verstappen 	 	59 	+3 Laps 	16 	
15* 	6 	Jarno Trulli 	 	58 	Gearbox 	8 	
Ret 	18 	Pedro de la Rosa 	 	49 	Spin 	13 	
Ret 	9 	Ralf Schumacher 	 	45 	Fuel system 	5 	
Ret 	14 	Jean Alesi 	 	25 	Hydraulics 	15 	
Ret 	15 	Nick Heidfeld 	 	22 	Hydraulics 	22 	
Ret 	10 	Jenson Button 	 	5 	Engine 	18 	
Ret 	20 	Marc Gené 	 	5 	Spin 	21 	
Ret 	5 	Heinz-Harald Frentzen 	 	4 	Gearbox 	6 	
Source:'San Marino 2000: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/saint-marin/classement.aspx, (Accessed 01/09/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2000: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/saint-marin/classement.aspx, (Accessed 01/09/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2000: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/saint-marin/classement.aspx, (Accessed 01/09/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2000: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/saint-marin/classement.aspx, (Accessed 01/09/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2000: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/saint-marin/classement.aspx, (Accessed 01/09/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2000: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/saint-marin/classement.aspx, (Accessed 01/09/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2000: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/saint-marin/classement.aspx, (Accessed 01/09/2019)	Source:'San Marino 2000: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/saint-marin/classement.aspx, (Accessed 01/09/2019)
*T Indicates a driver used their test/spare car.
** Trulli was still classified despite retiring as he had completed 90% of the race distance.
==Milestones==
* 100th Grand Prix to feature an entry for a engine.'3. San Marino 2000', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/2000/saint-marin.aspx, (Accessed 02/09/2019)
* Heinz-Harald Frentzen started his 100th Grand Prix.
* Eddie Irvine entered his 100th Grand Prix.'2000 San Marino GP', chicanef1.com, (Chicane F1, 2014), http://www.chicanef1.com/racetit.pl?year=2000&gp=San%20Marino%20GP&r=1, (Accessed 01/09/2019)
* 38th career victory for Michael Schumacher.
* 128th win for as a constructor and engine supplier.
* David Coulthard claimed the 70th podium finish for a engine.
* Mika Häkkinen recorded the 90th fastest lap for a chassis.
** Also the 30th fastest lap set by a Mercedes engine.
==Standings==
Michael Schumacher left San Marino with an ever enhanced lead in the Championship, holding a maximum thirty points. That resulted in a 21 point advantage over second placed teammate Rubens Barrichello, with the Brazilian himself a point ahead of Giancarlo Fisichella. Defending World Champion Mika Häkkinen was next, up into fourth with his first points finish of the season, with Ralf Schumacher completing the top five.
In the Constructors Championship had a similarly daunting grip on the title hunt, leaving Imola on 39 points. A 29 point gulf followed before appeared in second, having only managed to claim ten points across the opening three rounds, with in third. Behind, and were level on seven, with and also on the board.
World Championship for Drivers	World Championship for Drivers	World Championship for Drivers	World Championship for Drivers
Pos. 	Driver 	Pts. 	+/-
1 	Michael Schumacher 	30 	
2 	Rubens Barrichello 	9 	1
3 	Giancarlo Fisichella 	8 	1
4 	Mika Häkkinen 	6 	13
5 	Ralf Schumacher 	6 	1
6 	Jacques Villeneuve 	5 	
7 	Heinz-Harald Frentzen 	4 	2
8 	David Coulthard 	4 	9
9 	Jarno Trulli 	3 	2
10 	Ricardo Zonta 	2 	2
11 	Jenson Button 	1 	2
12 	Mika Salo 	1 	5
World Championship for Constructors	World Championship for Constructors	World Championship for Constructors	World Championship for Constructors
Pos. 	Team 	Pts. 	+/-
1 	 	39 	
2 	 	10 	6
3 	 	8 	1
4 	 	7 	1
5 	 	7 	1
6 	 	6 	1
7 	 	1 	1
Only point scoring drivers and constructors are shown.
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