14 October in Ferrari history: Michael Schumacher wins the Japanese finale
On 14 October 2001, Michael Schumacher won the Japanese Grand Prix for Ferrari at Suzuka. The season finale delivered his ninth victory of the year, concluding a campaign in which both world championships had already been secured.
Schumacher finishes the season on top
Starting from pole position, Schumacher completed the 53-lap race 3.154 seconds ahead of Juan Pablo Montoya. David Coulthard finished third, while Rubens Barrichello took fifth in the second Ferrari.
The victory brought Schumacher’s final championship total to 123 points. Rather than deciding the title, Suzuka added another race success to a season whose championship outcome had been settled in Hungary.
A winning conclusion to Ferrari’s 2001 campaign
The distinction separates this Japanese Grand Prix from Ferrari’s title-clinching visit to Suzuka in 2000. In 2001, the team arrived as champion and still completed the season with a victory.
Barrichello’s fifth place added two points to Schumacher’s ten, giving Ferrari a final contribution from both drivers before the championship ended.
Explore the complete career picture in our Michael Schumacher Formula 1 records, or return to the Ferrari history calendar to discover more Suzuka milestones.
October 14 in Ferrari Formula 1 history
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Ferrari Grands Prix held on October 14
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