European Grand Prix 2001 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Michael Schumacher bounced back with a commanding victory at the European Grand Prix at the Nürburgring, re-establishing Ferrari's dominance after his defeat to brother Ralf in Canada. The champion controlled the race from the front, managing strategy and pace perfectly on the challenging German circuit. Juan Pablo Montoya delivered another strong performance for Williams in second, while David Coulthard completed the podium for McLaren.

The victory demonstrated Schumacher's ability to respond to setbacks with clinical performances, a hallmark of his championship-winning campaigns. Montoya continued to impress with his racecraft and speed, proving he belonged at the front of the field despite being a rookie. Häkkinen's difficult season continued with another disappointing result. Schumacher's win at the Nürburgring extended his championship advantage to what was becoming an unassailable margin, with his consistency and Ferrari's reliability creating a combination that rivals simply couldn't match over a full season.