The 2001 Formula One World Championship was the 55th season of FIA Formula One Grand Prix racing, unfolding across 17 rounds from 4 March to 14 October. It was a year defined by dominance, milestones, and the arrival of new talent that would shape F1’s future.
Season
Michael Schumacher, already the reigning champion, delivered one of the most commanding performances in F1 history with nine wins and five second-place finishes, securing his fourth Drivers’ Championship with a record 58-point margin over the McLaren of David Coulthard. His win at Spa-Francorchamps was a landmark, passing Alain Prost to set a new record with 52 career wins, cementing Schumacher as the sport’s highest winning driver at the time. Ferrari, meanwhile, swept to the Constructors’ title, underlining the team’s dominance in the early 2000s.
The season was also about change. Kimi Räikkönen and Fernando Alonso made their F1 debuts, introducing two names that would go on to become world champions, while Juan Pablo Montoya announced himself as a race winner with flair. At the same time, the sport bid farewell to Mika Häkkinen, the two-time champion who closed out his final full season.
Renault re-entered Formula One after a three-year absence, returning as the engine supplier for the Benetton team. In contrast, Peugeot exited the championship after seven seasons, its final year proving disastrous as it powered Prost through an uncompetitive 2000 campaign. The remnants of Peugeot’s F1 programme were taken over by Asia Motor Technologies France, who rebranded the 2000-spec engines as Asiatech units. These were then supplied free of charge to the Arrows team.
On the tyre front, Michelin returned to Formula One, setting up a fresh rivalry with Bridgestone. It was the first time since Goodyear’s departure at the close of 1998 that teams had more than one tyre manufacturer to choose from.
2001 F1 Entries Drivers and Teams
Entrants in the 2001 FIA Formula One World Championship.
| Constructor | Driver No. | Driver | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari | 1 | Michael Schumacher | All |
| 2 | Rubens Barrichello | All | |
| McLaren-Mercedes | 3 | Mika Häkkinen | All |
| 4 | David Coulthard | All | |
| Williams-BMW | 5 | Ralf Schumacher | All |
| 6 | Juan Pablo Montoya | All | |
| Benetton-Renault | 7 | Giancarlo Fisichella | All |
| 8 | Jenson Button | All | |
| BAR-Honda | 9 | Olivier Panis | All |
| 10 | Jacques Villeneuve | All | |
| Jordan-Honda | 11 | Heinz-Harald Frentzen | 1-11 |
| 11 | Ricardo Zonta | 8, 12 | |
| 11 | Jarno Trulli | 13-17 | |
| 12 | Jarno Trulli | 1-12 | |
| 12 | Jean Alesi | 1-13 | |
| Arrows-Asiatech | 14 | Jos Verstappen | All |
| 15 | Enrique Bernoldi | All | |
| Sauber-Petronas | 16 | Nick Heidfeld | All |
| 17 | Kimi Raikkonen | All | |
| Jaguar–Cosworth | 18 | Eddie Irvine | All |
| 19 | Luciano Burti | 1-4 | |
| 19 | Pedro de la Rosa | 5-17 | |
| Minardi-European | 20 | Tarso Marques | 1-14 |
| 20 | Alex Yoong | 15-17 | |
| 21 | Fernando Alonso | All | |
| Prost-Acer | 22 | Jean Alesi | 1-12 |
| 22 | Heinz-Harald Frentzen | 13-17 | |
| 23 | Gastón Mazzacane | 1-4 | |
| 23 | Luciano Burti | 5-14 | |
| 23 | Tomáš Enge | 16-17 |
Driver and Team Changes
Olivier Panis departed his role as McLaren’s test driver to return to full-time racing with BAR, taking over from Ricardo Zonta. The Brazilian, in turn, found a spot as Jordan’s test driver.
Williams, still holding Jenson Button under contract, arranged a loan deal for him to race with Benetton for the year. His arrival came at the expense of Alexander Wurz, who had lost the confidence of team boss Flavio Briatore and moved into a testing role at McLaren. Button’s old seat at Williams was handed to Juan Pablo Montoya, who had been linked to the team since 1998. Montoya had spent 1999 racing in CART for Chip Ganassi Racing, where he immediately claimed the championship and also secured victory in the Indianapolis 500.
Financial issues led to Marc Gené losing his Minardi seat, though he landed a role testing for Williams that lasted through 2004. His spot in the Minardi lineup went to Fernando Alonso. Meanwhile, Gastón Mazzacane was replaced by Tarso Marques, who returned to Minardi after previously competing for the team in 1996 and 1997.
Mazzacane, however, still found a race seat, beating Oriol Servià to land a drive at Prost. He succeeded Nick Heidfeld, who moved across to Sauber. Alongside Heidfeld, Sauber gave a shock full-time opportunity to young Finn Kimi Räikkönen, who had only recently dominated the British Formula Renault championship and impressed the team during late-season testing in 2000. Team owner Peter Sauber was convinced enough to give him the drive. Pedro Diniz did not continue as a Sauber driver, instead purchasing 40% of Prost and shifting into a management role there in 2001.
Johnny Herbert left Jaguar aiming to continue his career in Champ Cars, but the move fell through. He ended up joining Arrows as a test driver, while Jaguar promoted Luciano Burti from his testing role to replace Herbert in the race lineup.
Pedro de la Rosa lost his Arrows seat to rookie Enrique Bernoldi and moved into a backup role as Prost’s reserve driver.
Mid-Season Change
After the 2001 San Marino Grand Prix, Prost dismissed Gastón Mazzacane. Jaguar’s Luciano Burti was drafted in as his replacement, but soon afterwards, Burti himself was swapped out in favour of Prost’s reserve, Pedro de la Rosa.
Jordan also made headlines mid-year when Heinz-Harald Frentzen suffered injuries in a crash and was temporarily replaced in Canada by Ricardo Zonta. Although Frentzen returned, the team dismissed him following the 2001 British Grand Prix. The split was contentious, ultimately ending up in court. Zonta then took over the Jordan seat for the 2001 German Grand Prix.
The German race also triggered another shakeup: Jean Alesi decided to walk away from Prost. His place was quickly filled by Frentzen, while Jordan signed Alesi in exchange — essentially a direct swap between the two teams. Both drivers completed the rest of the season in their new roles.
Later in the year, Alex Yoong obtained his FIA super-licence and stepped into Minardi’s lineup at the 2001 Italian Grand Prix, replacing Tarso Marques, who reverted to a reserve/test role for the remainder of the campaign.
At Spa, Luciano Burti suffered a heavy accident that forced him to sit out the rest of the season. Prost brought in Czech driver Tomáš Enge to complete the calendar in his place.
2001 Formula 1 Race Calendar
| Round | Grand Prix | Circuit | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2001 Australian Grand Prix | Albert Park Circuit , Melbourne | 4 March |
| 2 | 2001 Malaysian Grand Prix | Sepang International Circuit , Kuala Lumpur | 18 March |
| 3 | 2001 Brazilian Grand Prix | Autódromo José Carlos Pace , São Paulo | 1 April |
| 4 | 2001 San Marino Grand Prix | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari , Imola | 15 April |
| 5 | 2001 Spanish Grand Prix | Circuit de Catalunya , Montmeló | 29 April |
| 6 | 2001 Austrian Grand Prix | A1-Ring , Spielberg | 13 May |
| 7 | 2001 Monaco Grand Prix | Circuit de Monaco , Monte Carlo | 27 May |
| 8 | 2001 Canadian Grand Prix | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve , Montreal | 10 June |
| 9 | 2001 European Grand Prix | Nürburgring , Nürburg | 24 June |
| 10 | 2001 French Grand Prix | Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours , Magny-Cours | 1 July |
| 11 | 2001 British Grand Prix | Silverstone Circuit , Silverstone | 15 July |
| 12 | 2001 German Grand Prix | Hockenheimring , Hockenheim | 29 July |
| 13 | 2001 Hungarian Grand Prix | Hungaroring , Mogyoród | 19 August |
| 14 | 2001 Belgian Grand Prix | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps , Stavelot | 2 September |
| 15 | 2001 Italian Grand Prix | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza , Monza | 16 September |
| 16 | 2001 United States Grand Prix | Indianapolis Motor Speedway , Speedway | 30 September |
| 17 | 2001 Japanese Grand Prix | Suzuka Circuit , Suzuka | 14 October |
2001 Formula 1 Race Reports
Round 1: Australian Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 4 March 2001
Circuit: Albert Park Circuit
Laps: 58 laps, 307.574 km
Circuit Length: 5.303 km
The season-opening 2001 Australian Grand Prix was marred by tragedy when Jacques Villeneuve‘s car, after colliding with Ralf Schumacher, soared into a concrete wall. The crash caused a wheel to detach and fatally strike marshal Graham Beveridge through a gap in the safety fencing. The incident prompted the use of wheel tethers in Formula One to enhance safety.
Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher won the 58-lap race from pole position. David Coulthard driving for the McLaren team finished second and Schumacher’s teammate Rubens Barrichello third. It was Schumacher’s fifth consecutive victory in Formula One and the 45th of his career.
Round 2: Malaysian Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 18 March 2001
Circuit: Sepang International Circuit
Laps: 55 Raced / 56 Scheduled
Circuit length: 5.543 km (3.444 miles)
The 2001 Malaysian Grand Prix saw the Ferrari of Michael Schumacher take victory from pole position, followed by teammate Rubens Barrichello in second, and McLaren’s David Coulthard in third. The race was briefly delayed and shortened from 56 to 55 laps due to Giancarlo Fisichella of the Benetton team being out of position on the starting grid requiring a restart.
This win was Schumacher’s sixth consecutive victory from pole, surpassing the previous record held by former world champions Nigel Mansell and Alberto Ascari. In response to the tragic death of track marshal Graham Beveridge at the preceding Australian Grand Prix, Malaysian race organisers enforced enhanced safety measures without seeking help from Formula One officials. Changes included repositioned kerbs at turns five and six and retracted guard rails at turns two and 15 by 2 meters. These safety modifications were approved by FIA race director and safety delegate Charlie Whiting, aiming to protect trackside personnel and drivers better.
Round 3: Brazilian Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 1 April 2001
Circuit: Autódromo José Carlos Pace
Laps: 71
Circuit length: 4.309 km (2.677 miles)
At the 2001 Brazilian Grand Prix, the local spectators had little to celebrate as Rubens Barrichello‘s race was cut short on the second lap after colliding with Ralf Schumacher. Michael Schumacher, the reigning champion and leader in the standings, also had a challenging day despite starting from pole position; he spun twice and was passed by the McLaren of David Coulthard, who won the race, while being hindered by a slower car.
The spotlight, however, was on Juan Pablo Montoya in his third Formula One race for Williams, as he boldly passed Michael Schumacher and led for a significant portion before being hit from behind by Jos Verstappen in an Arrows. Montoya expressed his disappointment, noting, “It was going to be one of the best days of my life and it turned unluckily into a bad one.”
Nick Heidfeld surprised in the Sauber taking third place. It was his first Formula One podium. By the end of his career, he had stepped onto the podium 12 more times.
Round 4: San Marino Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 15 April 2001
Circuit: Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
Laps: 62
Circuit length: 4.933 km (3.065 miles)
The Schumacher name once again topped the podium at the 2001 San Marino Grand Prix, but this time it was Michael’s younger brother, Ralf Schumacher, who took the checkered flag. In doing so, the duo became the first brothers in Formula One history to win a Grand Prix—just two weeks after making history as the first siblings to lock out the grid’s front row.
Ralf’s victory also marked a milestone for Williams BMW, securing their first win in nearly four years. Meanwhile, it was a race to forget for Michael Schumacher and Ferrari, as he endured a frustrating afternoon and failed to finish in the points, much to the disappointment of his passionate Italian supporters. The McLaren of David Coulthard finished second, and Ferrari’s Rubens Barrichello finished third.
Round 5: Spanish Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 29 April 2001
Circuit: Circuit de Catalunya
Laps: 65
Circuit length: 4.730 km
Even Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher admitted to having mixed emotions about his victory at the 2001 Spanish Grand Prix, as Mika Hakkinen retired from the lead on the final lap due to a clutch failure.
Häkkinen had taken control of the race after the second round of pit stops, and victory seemed assured until his McLaren suddenly came to a halt, just moments from the checkered flag.
Häkkinen’s misfortune also opened the door for Jacques Villeneuve, who finished third, securing BAR its first-ever podium in Formula One. Williams’s Juan Pablo Montoya finished second for his first Formula One podium finish.
Round 6: Austrian Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 13 May 2001
Circuit: A1 Ring
Laps: 71
Circuit length: 4.326 km
David Coulthard won a tightly contested win at the 2001 Austrian Grand Prix on May 13, outpacing the Ferraris of Michael Schumacher (P2) and Rubens Barrichello (P3). The race initially saw Juan Pablo Montoya setting the pace until a near-collision with Schumacher caused both drivers to fall back. This set the stage for a battle for the win involving Barrichello, Coulthard, and a recovering Schumacher. Coulthard managed to overtake Barrichello during the pit stops, while Schumacher committed several uncharacteristic errors, finishing ahead of his teammate but behind Coulthard’s McLaren. The win significantly boosted Coulthard’s standing within his team, putting him 34 points ahead of teammate Mika Hakkinen and just four points behind championship leader Schumacher. Despite the win, Coulthard failed to claim another race that season, while Schumacher went on to secure six more victories and the 2001 F1 Drivers Championship, his second for Ferrari.
Round 7: Monaco Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 27 May 2001
Circuit: Circuit de Monaco
Laps: 78
Circuit length: 3.370 km
Michael Schumacher‘s victory at the 2001 Monaco Grand Prix was tainted by a pit-lane dispute involving McLaren boss Ron Dennis, who denied claims that he had threatened Enrique Bernoldi‘s career after accusing him of holding up David Coulthard. Bernoldi had held off Coulthard for 35 laps after Coulthard started at the back of the grid due to stalling during the formation lap. Bernoldi recounted, “Ron and Norbert [Haug] came up to me after the race in the pit-lane. They were very aggressive. They told me ‘if you continue to drive in that sort of way again, you are not going to be in F1 for very long’. I was very scared, they were very aggressive.” Dennis countered that Arrows had instructed their driver to block Coulthard to ensure more television exposure, saying, “It was quite a while after the race when I talked to him and I was cool, calm and collected and I was not angry. I just told him that in my opinion it was unsporting behavior.”
Schumacher’s Ferrari teammate Rubens Barrichello finished second with Jaguar‘s Eddie Irvine third.
Round 8: Canadian Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 10 June 2001
Circuit: Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
Laps: 69
Circuit length: 4.421 km
At the 2001 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, it was a historical moment as the Schumacher brothers finished first and second, the first time siblings had done so in F1 history. It wouldn’t be the last time, either. This time, it was the younger Ralf Schumacher who clinched the win with Williams, finishing 20.2 seconds ahead of Michael Schumacher in the Ferrari, earning his second victory of the season.
Michael had been leading until a pit stop on lap 46 when Ralf seized the opportunity to set a series of fastest laps and established a significant lead. McLaren driver David Coulthard, chasing the championship, had a difficult day, retiring 16 laps before the finish due to severe discomfort caused by a blister on his backside. He noticed an issue from the start, finding a loose nut in the car during the parade lap, which caused the car to pull to the left and the suspension to drop, resulting in his painful injury. Coulthar’s teammate Mika Hakkinen came third.
Round 9: European Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 24 June 2001
Circuit: Nürburgring
Laps: 67
Circuit length: 4.556 km
The 2001 European Grand Prix, held on June 24 at Germany’s Nürburgring, was the ninth round of the 2001 Formula One World Championship. Ferrari’s Michael Schumacher secured pole with a time of 1:14.960 and led the majority of the 67-lap race. His brother, Ralf Schumacher in a Williams, closely contested the lead until a pit lane infraction resulted in a ten-second stop-and-go penalty, dropping him from contention. Michael Schumacher maintained his advantage to claim victory, finishing 4.1 seconds ahead of Ralf’s teammate Juan Pablo Montoya. McLaren‘s David Coulthard completed the podium in third place.
This win was Michael Schumacher’s fifth victory of the season and the 49th of his career, bringing him closer to Alain Prost’s then-record of 51 wins. The result extended his lead in the Drivers’ Championship to 24 points over Coulthard. In the Constructors’ Championship, Ferrari solidified their dominance with 94 points, ahead of McLaren’s 53 and Williams’ 37. The race was also the last held on the Nürburgring’s layout prior to modifications introduced in 2002.
Round 10: French Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 1 July 2001
Circuit: Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
Laps: 72
Circuit length: 4.251 km
Michael Schumacher reached his 50th F1 career win at the 2001 French Grand Prix, overcoming tough competition from his brother Ralf Schumacher, who had started from pole position.
Ralf, driving for Williams, posed the main threat to Michael, maintaining his lead until the first pit stop on lap 24. However, a slow stop due to a problem with the right rear tyre allowed Michael to take the lead during the second stint and begin pulling away.
Juan Pablo Montoya, who was running longer on harder tyres, emerged as Schumacher’s direct challenger until engine failure on lap 53 ended his chances of winning. Ultimately, the Schumacher brothers finished first and second, with Rubens Barrichello securing third place for Ferrari.
Round 11: British Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 15 July 2001
Circuit: Silverstone Circuit
Laps: 60
Circuit length: 5.140 km (3.194 miles)
During his dominant period, the 2001 British Grand Prix proved a rare setback for Michael Schumacher as he failed to win despite starting from pole position. The victory went to the McLaren of Mika Hakkinen with Schumacher taking second and his Ferrari teammate, Rubens Barrichello in third.
The race would also be the end of Heinz-Harald Frentzen‘s time with Jordan, as he was sacked following a disappointing season.
Round 12: German Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 29 July 2001
Circuit: Hockenheimring
Laps: 45
Circuit length: 6.825 km (4.240 miles)
Ralf Schumacher capitalised on the retirement of his Williams teammate Juan Pablo Montoya to win the 2001 German Grand Prix in front of his home fans at Hockenheim. In a classic tortoise-and-hare scenario, pole-sitter Montoya sped ahead initially, only for his BMW engine to fail, handing the victory to Ralf. Montoya’s only consolation was securing the race’s fastest lap, with a time of 1:41.808 on lap 20. A time that remains the lap record on the Hockenheimring 1994–2001 F1 layout.
Rubens Barrichello finished second for Ferrari, while BAR driver Jacques Villeneuve secured third place. The final podium step was his final podium finish in Formula 1.
Round 13: Hungarian Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 19 August 2001
Circuit: Hungaroring
Laps: 77
Circuit length: 3.975 km (2.470 miles)
Michael Schumacher led his teammate Rubens Barrichello to victory at the 2001 Hungarian Grand Prix, celebrating a record-breaking weekend for Ferrari. Schumacher’s win secured his fourth drivers’ title, tying him with Alain Prost, and also matched Prost’s record of 51 Grand Prix victories.
The 1-2 finish also ensured Ferrari’s 11th constructors’ title. Meanwhile, Mika Hakkinen set the 25th fastest lap of his career.
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Round 14: Belgian Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 2 September 2001
Circuit: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Laps: 44
Circuit length: 6.968 km (4.330 miles)
Ferrari driver and 2001 Drivers’ Champion Michael Schumacher won the 2001 Belgian Grand Prix after starting from third position. David Coulthard finished second for McLaren, while Giancarlo Fisichella secured third place for Benetton, marking the team’s final podium finish in F1.
The race wasn’t smooth sailing when an accident involving the Jaguar of Eddie Irvine and Luciano Burti for Prost on lap five resulted in the race up to that point being declared null and void and recommenced with a revised distance of 36 laps. Schumacher led every lap of the restarted race to claim his eighth victory of the season. With this win, his 52nd career victory, Schumacher surpassed four-time world champion Alain Prost‘s all-time wins total, a record he held until Lewis Hamilton broke it at the 2020 Portuguese Grand Prix.
Round 15: Italian Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 16 September 2001
Circuit: Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
Laps: 53
Circuit length: 5.793 km (3.600 miles)
The 2001 Italian Grand Prix was held under the shadow of the terrorist attacks in the USA, which occurred just five days prior. There were serious discussions about cancelling the race, but it ultimately proceeded in a sombre atmosphere. The Ferraris ran with black nose cones as a mark of respect. Michael Schumacher tried to organise a pact with the other drivers not to overtake at the first two corners, but BAR driver Jacques Villeneuve refused to comply. Williams driver Juan Pablo Montoya went on to claim his first Formula One victory, while Schumacher finished fourth for Ferrari, his teammate Rubens Barrichello finished in second, and his brother, Ralf Schumacher finished in third.
Round 16: United States Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 30 September 2001
Circuit: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Laps: 73
Circuit length: 4.192 km (2.604 miles)
McLaren driver Mika Hakkinen claimed his final F1 victory at the 2001 United States Grand Prix in front of a 170,000-strong crowd. Despite being demoted from second to fourth on the grid for a pit-lane violation, a slick pit-stop strategy allowed him to take the win after early domination by the Ferraris. Hakkinen described it as a special win, saying, “This was one grand prix I wanted in my record book.” The race, held three weeks after the 9/11 attacks, was emotional, with Michael Schumacher racing with a Stars and Stripes emblem on his helmet as he contemplated retiring from F1. He would finish in second ahead of Hakkinen’s teammate David Coulthard.
The final result meant Schumacher broke the all-time record for most points scored in a season at the time, which he shared with Nigel Mansell. It was also the legendary Murray Walker’s final full-time F1 race he commentated on. He was awarded an original brick from “The Brickyard” by track president Tony George.
Round 17: Japanese Grand Prix
Race date: Sunday, 14 October 2001
Circuit: Suzuka International Racing Course
Laps: 53
Circuit length: 5.860 km (3.641 miles)
Michael Schumacher rounded off the season with victory at the 2001 Japanese Grand Prix but such had been his domination that many were beginning to question if it was good for the sport – by the time he repeated his success in 2002, even the sport’s big guns were having doubts. “It now seems essential that another driver responds to the challenge to save the sport from its soporific predictability, after another year when its title was settled with the season only three-quarters old,” wrote Ray Matts in the Daily Mail. “For that reason alone, it was comforting to see Juan Pablo Montoya and David Coulthard alongside Schumacher on the Suzuka podium, representing some kind of viable competition for the future.” Coulthard has been handed the podium place by McLaren team-mate Mika Hakkinen, taking part in his last Grand Prix, who moved over five laps from the end. “By letting him [Coulthard] past I wanted to give him something back for the occasions in the past when he has helped me.”
2001 Formula 1 Race Results
Grands Prix
1 David Coulthard recorded the quickest lap in qualifying, earning pole position, but a stall on the formation lap meant he had to begin the race from the very back of the grid. As a result, the pole spot itself remained empty at the start. Michael Schumacher, who had qualified second, effectively became the lead car on the grid, though officially Coulthard is still credited with pole position.
2 Juan Pablo Montoya set the fastest qualifying time to take pole, but after stalling on the second formation lap he was forced to start from the back of the grid. This left the pole slot on the grid empty, with Ralf Schumacher moving up as the first car in line. Despite not occupying the position at the start, Montoya is still officially credited with pole position.
3 Juan Pablo Montoya initially clocked the quickest lap of the race, but the time was invalidated after he was judged to have cut the chicane. This meant the honour went instead to Ralf Schumacher, whose effort — originally second fastest — was officially recorded as the race’s fastest lap.
2001 Formula 1 Standings
Driver standings
| Pos | Driver | Nationality | Car | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Schumacher | GER | Ferrari | 123 |
| 2 | David Coulthard | GBR | McLaren Mercedes | 65 |
| 3 | Rubens Barrichello | BRA | Ferrari | 56 |
| 4 | Ralf Schumacher | GER | Williams BMW | 49 |
| 5 | Mika Hakkinen | FIN | McLaren Mercedes | 37 |
| 6 | Juan Pablo Montoya | COL | Williams BMW | 31 |
| 7 | Jacques Villeneuve | CAN | BAR Honda | 12 |
| 8 | Nick Heidfeld | GER | Sauber Petronas | 12 |
| 9 | Jarno Trulli | ITA | Jordan Honda | 12 |
| 10 | Kimi Räikkönen | FIN | Sauber Petronas | 9 |
| 11 | Giancarlo Fisichella | ITA | Benetton Renault | 8 |
| 12 | Eddie Irvine | GBR | Jaguar Cosworth | 6 |
| 13 | Heinz-Harald Frentzen | GER | Prost Acer | 6 |
| 14 | Olivier Panis | FRA | BAR Honda | 5 |
| 15 | Jean Alesi | FRA | Jordan Honda | 5 |
| 16 | Pedro de la Rosa | ESP | Jaguar Cosworth | 3 |
| 17 | Jenson Button | GBR | Benetton Renault | 2 |
| 18 | Jos Verstappen | NED | Arrows Asiatech | 1 |
Team standings
| Pos | Team | PTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferrari | 179 |
| 2 | McLaren Mercedes | 102 |
| 3 | Williams BMW | 80 |
| 4 | Sauber Petronas | 21 |
| 5 | Jordan Honda | 19 |
| 6 | BAR Honda | 17 |
| 7 | Benetton Renault | 10 |
| 8 | Jaguar Cosworth | 9 |
| 9 | Prost Acer | 4 |
| 10 | Arrows Asiatech | 1 |
