to Michael and he is not afraid of what will happen if Michael does not lift." FIA president Max Mosley said that the single swerving manoeuvre done by Michael Schumacher at the start of the Grand Prix was "more of a convention" agreed to by drivers rather than a formal regulation, adding: "They are all grown men at the height of their profession. However, where we would get involved is if the move was totally outrageous and deemed to be dangerous." Coulthard said he understood the regulations to mean that a manoeuvre that sees a driver go across the track on purpose to block another competitor warranted a penalty or disqualification. He added that he would raise the subject at the drivers' meeting prior to the following but not personally with Michael Schumacher. The outcome of the drivers' meeting was that Michael Schumacher would be permitted to continue swerving to defend the race lead at the start of events after an agreement that would have led to a ban on such tactics was not reached when Ralf Schumacher lent his support to his brother. The result of the Grand Prix meant that Coulthard narrowed the gap to Michael Schumacher in the World Drivers' Championship to twelve points. Häkkinen remained in third place, six points ahead of Barrichello. Fisichella behind them maintained fifth position. In the World Constructors' Championship, McLaren's one-two finish reduced the lead of Ferrari to six points. Williams made up two points on the Benetton team, although they were still one point behind. Jordan retained fifth position with eleven points, with eight races of the season remaining. Race classification Drivers who scored championship points are denoted in bold. Championship standings after the race Drivers' Championship standings Constructors' Championship standings Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings. References French Grand Prix French Grand Prix Grand Prix July 2000 sports events in Europe