The 2001 Formula One Season was the 52nd season of the Drivers' World Championship and the 44th season of the Constructors' Championship. It began on March 4 in Australia and ended on October 14 in Japan. The Drivers' World Championship was won by Michael Schumacher of Ferrari, 58 points ahead of David Coulthard of McLaren-Mercedes. Rubens Barrichello of Ferrari was third. The Constructors' Championship was won by Ferrari, 77 points ahead of McLaren-Mercedes.