The 2001 Japanese Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held before 150,000 spectators on 14 October 2001, at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Mie, Japan. It was the 17th and final round of the 2001 Fo
Michael Schumacher (pictured in 2007), the 2001 World Drivers' Championship, qualified on pole position and went on to win the race the following day.
Juan Pablo Montoya (pictured in 2002) finished in second position
Jean Alesi was battling Sauber driver Kimi Räikkönen for ninth when Räikkönen lost control of his car on lap six and Alesi was caught up in the accident.
Mika Häkkinen (pictured in 2009) allowed his McLaren teammate David Coulthard to take third place in the final five laps of the race.
The Ferrari F2001 was a highly successful Formula One car that the Ferrari team competed with for the 2001 Formula One season. The chassis was designed by Rory Byrne, Ignazio Lunetta, Aldo Costa, Marc
The F2001 being driven in an exhibition at Laguna Seca
F2001 at the Museo Ferrari
Michael Schumacher driving the F2001 at the 2001 Spanish Grand Prix.