2000 F1 Season

The 2000 Formula One World Championship, the 51st season of FIA Formula One motor racing, showcased a fierce battle between Ferrari and McLaren for supremacy. Michael Schumacher, driving for Ferrari, clinched his third Drivers’ Championship and Ferrari’s first since 1979, ending the season with a 19-point lead over McLaren’s Mika Häkkinen. The season, which ran from 12 March to 22 October, comprised 17 races, with Ferrari also securing the Constructors’ Championship. Notable moments included Schumacher’s dominant win at the Italian Grand Prix and Häkkinen’s emotional victory in Belgium. The season was also marked by the tragic death of marshal Paolo Gislimberti at the Italian Grand Prix, leading to increased safety measures in the sport.

Other teams like Williams and Benetton also showed competitive performances, but couldn’t consistently challenge the top two teams. Newcomers Jaguar Racing and BMW Williams made their debut this season. The 2000 season was notable for the introduction of new teams and the farewell of others, with the departure of the Stewart and Minardi teams. The season was also marked by technological advancements, with teams increasingly focusing on aerodynamic efficiency and tyre performance, setting the stage for future developments in Formula One racing.