Ralf Schumacher's victory marked the first time siblings finished first and second in a Formula One race.
Key Facts
- Winner
- Ralf Schumacher (Williams)
- Race distance
- 69 laps
- Attendance
- 111,000 people
- Championship round
- 8th of 17
- Michael Schumacher pole
- 38th career pole position
- Ferrari WCC lead after race
- 38 points ahead of McLaren
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Michael Schumacher claimed pole position and led from the start, building an early advantage. However, Ralf Schumacher's Williams became increasingly competitive as its tyres reached operating temperature, and a safety car period on lap 20 following accidents involving Barrichello and Montoya reset the field.
The 2001 Canadian Grand Prix was held on 10 June at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Ralf Schumacher overtook his brother Michael for the lead after the pit stop cycle on lap 51 and held it for the final 18 laps, winning ahead of Michael Schumacher and Mika Häkkinen in a historic sibling one-two finish.
Ralf Schumacher secured his second win of the season, while Michael Schumacher extended his Drivers' Championship lead to 18 points after Coulthard retired with engine failure. Ferrari stretched their Constructors' Championship advantage over McLaren to 38 points, consolidating both titles with nine rounds remaining.