Austrian Grand Prix 2000 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Mika Häkkinen produced a stunning final-lap overtake to snatch victory from Michael Schumacher at the Austrian Grand Prix in one of the most dramatic finishes of the season. The two championship rivals had battled intensely throughout the race, with Schumacher appearing to have the victory secured in the closing stages. However, Häkkinen launched a daring late-race charge, hunting down the Ferrari and executing a brilliant move on the final lap to steal the win and reignite his title challenge.

David Coulthard completed another McLaren one-two finish, with the silver cars' third consecutive victory putting serious pressure on Ferrari in both championships. Rubens Barrichello took third for Ferrari, but Schumacher's heartbreaking loss of victory in the final moments proved devastating to his championship margin. The result cut Schumacher's points lead dramatically and shifted the momentum decisively toward McLaren. Häkkinen's brilliant drive and overtaking masterclass at the A1-Ring demonstrated that the Finnish driver was far from conceding the championship, setting up an intense battle for the second half of the season.