French Grand Prix 2001 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Michael Schumacher dominated the French Grand Prix at Magny-Cours, leading another Schumacher family one-two with brother Ralf finishing second for Williams. The Ferrari driver controlled the race from start to finish, managing his strategy perfectly on the technical French circuit. Ralf drove brilliantly to second place, while Rubens Barrichello completed the podium for Ferrari in third.

The Schumacher brothers' dominance of the podium highlighted the quality of both drivers, with Michael's superiority in the championship Ferrari and Ralf's consistency for Williams making them the standout performers of 2001. McLaren's struggles continued, with both Häkkinen and Coulthard failing to challenge for victory. Schumacher's win at Magny-Cours moved him closer to wrapping up his fourth World Championship, with his points advantage now so large that the title appeared inevitable. Ferrari's combination of speed, strategy, and reliability had proven unbeatable, setting the stage for potential championship clinch in the coming races.