training. These drivers did not compete in qualifying or the race. Classification Qualifying Race Notes Takuma Sato finished 6th in his one and only race of the season. Ralf Schumacher spun 3 times in this race, once with his brother Michael. This was the last time to date that the Japanese Grand Prix was the final round of the season. Last race for Heinz-Harald Frentzen, Jos Verstappen, Justin Wilson, Nicolas Kiesa and Ralph Firman. This was David Coulthard's final podium until the 2006 Monaco Grand Prix. Championship standings after the race Bold text indicates the World Champions. Drivers' Championship standings Constructors' Championship standings Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings. References Japanese Grand Prix Japanese Grand Prix Grand Prix Japanese Grand Prix