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We look back at the 2001 Brazilian Grand Prix, in which Juan Pablo Montoya announced himself to the world of Formula 1.
The opening races of the 2001 season signaled the start of a dominant era for Michael Schumacher and Ferrari, following his victory over McLaren’s Mika Hakkinen in 2000. Schumacher continued his winning streak by securing pole position in Sao Paulo, the third race of the season, after triumphing in Australia and Malaysia. His main rival, Hakkinen, finished third, while Juan Pablo Montoya, recruited from CART, impressed with his phenomenal driving skills after a challenging transition from IndyCar to F1. Despite a setback in the race that denied him a debut win, Montoya’s fearless overtaking move on Schumacher showcased his extraordinary potential and shook up the F1 world. The unexpected triumph of David Coulthard and the thrilling dry-wet race at Interlagos further added to the excitement of the gripping 2001 Brazilian Grand Prix.
