19 August in Ferrari history: Michael Schumacher wins his fourth world title

On 19 August 2001, Michael Schumacher won the Hungarian Grand Prix and secured his fourth Formula 1 world championship. Rubens Barrichello finished second, helping Ferrari clinch the constructors’ title on the same afternoon.

A fourth title and a record-equalling victory

Schumacher’s Hungaroring success brought his career total to 51 Grand Prix victories, matching the record held by Alain Prost. The race therefore combined an immediate championship achievement with a major place in Formula 1’s historical statistics.

His fourth drivers’ title was his second with Ferrari, following the breakthrough championship of 2000. He secured it with four rounds of the season still remaining.

Barrichello completes Ferrari’s double celebration

Barrichello’s second place ensured a Ferrari one-two and helped confirm the team’s eleventh constructors’ championship. Both titles were settled through the same race result.

That combination makes 19 August one of the most significant dates of Ferrari’s early-2000s success. The team could celebrate another championship while Schumacher stood level with the sport’s existing benchmark for race victories.

Explore the full career figures in our Michael Schumacher Formula 1 records, or visit the Ferrari On This Day calendar for more championship milestones.