Japanese Grand Prix

Round 16 · Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan

2000-10-08

Winner: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)

Michael Schumacher

Ferrari

Mika Häkkinen

McLaren · +1.837

David Coulthard

McLaren · +1:09.914

Who won the 2000 Japanese Grand Prix?

The 2000 Japanese Grand Prix was won by Michael Schumacher driving for Ferrari, starting from pole position. Mika Häkkinen finished second, +1.837 behind, with David Coulthard completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 7 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 16 of the 2000 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan. Ricardo Zonta was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 9 positions from P18 to finish P9.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Michael Schumacher	Ferrari	1	—	1:29:53.435	Finished	10
2	Mika Häkkinen	McLaren	2	—	+1.837	Finished	6
3	David Coulthard	McLaren	3	—	+1:09.914	Finished	4
4	Rubens Barrichello	Ferrari	4	—	+1:19.191	Finished	3
5	Jenson Button	Williams	5	—	+1:25.694	Finished	2
6	Jacques Villeneuve	BAR	9	▲3	—	+1 Lap	1
7	Johnny Herbert	Jaguar	10	▲3	—	+1 Lap	0
8	Eddie Irvine	Jaguar	7	▼1	—	+1 Lap	0
9	Ricardo Zonta	BAR	18	▲9	—	+1 Lap	0
10	Mika Salo	Sauber	19	▲9	—	+1 Lap	0
11	Pedro Diniz	Sauber	20	▲9	—	+1 Lap	0
12	Pedro de la Rosa	Arrows	13	▲1	—	+1 Lap	0
13	Jarno Trulli	Jordan	15	▲2	—	+1 Lap	0
14	Giancarlo Fisichella	Benetton	12	▼2	—	+1 Lap	0
15	Gastón Mazzacane	Minardi	22	▲7	—	+2 Laps	0
R	Marc Gené	Minardi	21	—	—	Engine	0
R	Ralf Schumacher	Williams	6	—	—	Spun off	0
R	Nick Heidfeld	Prost	16	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Alexander Wurz	Benetton	11	—	—	Spun off	0
R	Heinz-Harald Frentzen	Jordan	8	—	—	Hydraulics	0
R	Jean Alesi	Prost	17	—	—	Engine	0
R	Jos Verstappen	Arrows	14	—	—	Electrical	0

Qualifying

Pos	Driver	Team	Q1	Q2	Q3
1	Michael Schumacher	Ferrari	1:35.825	—	—
2	Mika Häkkinen	McLaren	1:35.834	—	—
3	David Coulthard	McLaren	1:36.236	—	—
4	Rubens Barrichello	Ferrari	1:36.330	—	—
5	Jenson Button	Williams	1:36.628	—	—
6	Ralf Schumacher	Williams	1:36.788	—	—
7	Eddie Irvine	Jaguar	1:36.899	—	—
8	Heinz-Harald Frentzen	Jordan	1:37.243	—	—
9	Jacques Villeneuve	BAR	1:37.267	—	—
10	Johnny Herbert	Jaguar	1:37.329	—	—
11	Alexander Wurz	Benetton	1:37.348	—	—
12	Giancarlo Fisichella	Benetton	1:37.479	—	—
13	Pedro de la Rosa	Arrows	1:37.652	—	—
14	Jos Verstappen	Arrows	1:37.674	—	—
15	Jarno Trulli	Jordan	1:37.679	—	—
16	Nick Heidfeld	Prost	1:38.141	—	—
17	Jean Alesi	Prost	1:38.209	—	—
18	Ricardo Zonta	BAR	1:38.269	—	—
19	Mika Salo	Sauber	1:38.490	—	—
20	Pedro Diniz	Sauber	1:38.576	—	—
21	Marc Gené	Minardi	1:39.972	—	—
22	Gastón Mazzacane	Minardi	1:40.462	—	—

Position Changes

Lap Positions (Top 5)

Driver	L5	L10	L15	L20	L25	L30	L35	L40	L45	L50	Final
Schumacher	P2	P2	P2	P2	P2	P2	P2	P1	P1	P1	P1
Häkkinen	P1	P1	P1	P1	P1	P1	P1	P2	P2	P2	P2
Coulthard	P3	P3	P3	P3	P3	P3	P3	P3	P3	P3	P3
Barrichello	P6	P6	P6	P4	P4	P4	P4	P4	P4	P4	P4
Button	P7	P7	P7	P5	P6	P5	P5	P5	P5	P5	P5

2000 Japanese Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 2000 Japanese Grand Prix?+

Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) won the 2000 Japanese Grand Prix on 2000-10-08 at Suzuka Circuit.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 2000 Japanese Grand Prix?+

P1: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari). P2: Mika Häkkinen (McLaren), +1.837 behind. P3: David Coulthard (McLaren), +1:09.914 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 2000 Japanese Grand Prix?+

Michael Schumacher took pole position for the 2000 Japanese Grand Prix.

Which team won the 2000 Japanese Grand Prix?+

Ferrari won the 2000 Japanese Grand Prix with Michael Schumacher taking victory.