Michael Schumacher and Ferrari continued their dominant run into the 2001 Formula One season , winning the first two races in Australia and in Malaysia . Schumacher took his third victory of the season when , on the last lap of the , McLaren driver Mika Häkkinen retired from the race lead with mechanical failure . Wins in Monaco , Europe , and France helped Schumacher secure his lead in the drivers ' standings , and he secured his fourth Drivers ' Championship after winning the , with four races remaining . At the , Michael Schumacher scored his 52nd career victory to surpass Alain Prost 's record of most Grand Prix victories . The was the first Formula One race held after the September 11 attacks in the United States . Ferrari removed all advertising and painted the nosecones of both of its cars black as a mark of respect to the victims . Ferrari won their third consecutive Constructors ' Championship , as Barrichello was classified third in the drivers ' standings , despite scoring no wins
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
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