German Grand Prix 2001 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Ralf Schumacher claimed his third victory of the season at the German Grand Prix, delighting the home crowd at Hockenheim with a dominant performance for Williams-BMW. The younger Schumacher brother controlled the race from the front, managing the high-speed circuit perfectly. Rubens Barrichello finished second for Ferrari, while Jacques Villeneuve completed the podium for BAR-Honda in a rare strong result.

Championship leader Michael Schumacher could only finish fifth after a difficult afternoon, but his points advantage was so commanding that even this setback couldn't derail his title march. Ralf's victory on home soil was particularly sweet, demonstrating that he had emerged as a genuine race-winner and not just his brother's shadow. Villeneuve's podium gave BAR hope for the future. The race at Hockenheim proved that while Ferrari dominated the championship, Williams had developed a race-winning car, and on their day could beat anyone - though their inconsistency prevented a sustained title challenge.