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2001 Japanese Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
2001 Japanese Grand Prix Formula 1 starting grid with driver, constructor, circuit, and season details.
Browse the full classification, related season, driver, team, circuit, and championship history.
- Season
- 2001
- Round
- 17
- Grand Prix
- Japanese Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Suzuka Circuit
- Winner
- Michael Schumacher
- Classified drivers
- 20
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | Finished |
| 2 | Juan Pablo Montoya | Williams | Finished |
| 3 | Ralf Schumacher | Williams | Finished |
| 4 | Rubens Barrichello | Ferrari | Finished |
| 5 | Mika Häkkinen | McLaren | Finished |
| 6 | Giancarlo Fisichella | Benetton | Gearbox |
| 7 | David Coulthard | McLaren | Finished |
| 8 | Jarno Trulli | Jordan | +1 lap |
| 9 | Jenson Button | Benetton | Finished |
| 10 | Nick Heidfeld | Sauber | +1 lap |
| 11 | Jean Alesi | Jordan | Collision |
| 12 | Kimi Räikkönen | Sauber | Collision |
| 13 | Eddie Irvine | Jaguar | Fuel rig |
| 14 | Jacques Villeneuve | BAR | +1 lap |
| 15 | Heinz-Harald Frentzen | Prost | +1 lap |
| 16 | Pedro de la Rosa | Jaguar | Oil leak |
| 17 | Olivier Panis | BAR | +2 laps |
| 18 | Fernando Alonso | Minardi | +1 lap |
| 19 | Tomáš Enge | Prost | Brakes |
| 21 | Jos Verstappen | Arrows | +2 laps |