Michael Schumacher edged closer to his first world title for Ferrari 20 years ago today by passing Mika Hakkinen to win in the rain at home.
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Hakkinen leads McLaren one-two as Coulthard races on after plane crash
2000 Spanish Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMika Hakkinen cut Michael Schumacher’s points lead by winning the Spanish Grand Prix 20 years ago today, while David Coulthard rebounded after a fatal plane crash.
Coulthard stops Schumacher’s winning run amid Silverstone’s April showers
2000 British Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMichael Schumacher’s pursuit of his first championship with Ferrari suffered a setback 20 years ago today following a resurgent performance by McLaren at Silverstone.
Strategic superiority extends Schumacher’s winning streak
2000 San Marino Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMichael Schumacher extended his championship lead after coming from behind to beat Mika Hakkinen at Imola 20 years ago today.
Schumacher doubles up as McLaren fail to score again
2000 Brazilian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMichael Schumacher’s pursuit of his first world championship as a Ferrari driver took another step forward 20 years ago today in Brazil, while McLaren were stung by a disqualification.
Schumacher’s winning start to bid for first Ferrari world title
2000 Australian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onIn a new series, RaceFans reviews every race from the 2000 season, marking 20 years since Michael Schumacher won his first world championship as a Ferrari driver.
Button-backed Honda NSX to use Brawn GP-style livery
Other motorsport
Posted onJenson Button’s RJN Motorsport-run Honda NSX GT3 Evo pays tribute to both his former team Brawn GP and his late father John.
Button says he’d have turned down Monaco return if he didn’t want to race
2017 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button responded to questions about whether he wanted to return to Formula One this weekend by pointing out he could have turned down the chance.
Button reverts to Brawn helmet design for last race
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button is using a helmet design based on that from his world championship-winning year with Brawn for what is set to be his swansong F1 race.
Button: “I’m thinking this will be my last race”
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button says he expects this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be his final F1 race, despite having previously indicated he could return.
Button relieved no one was hurt in crash-strewn race
2016 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button said he was pleased nobody was hurt following a series of high-speed crashes during the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Raikkonen and Button take grid penalties
2016 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen and Jenson Button have been given grid penalties for the Japanese Grand Prix for component changes.
McLaren’s motorhome transformed into a pub for Button’s 300th race
2016 Malaysian Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren transformed their motorhome into a British pub in honour of Jenson Button’s 300th grand prix start at Sepang this weekend.
Button never thought he’d reach 300 races
2016 Malaysian Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button says he never thought he’d still be racing in F1 in his thirties, let alone reach a milestone 300th start this weekend.
Jenson Button’s top ten races
Top Ten
Posted onWhether Jenson Button’s career is about to end or just pause, he’s already cemented his position as a champion of the sport. Here are ten of his best drives.
Button to step down from race seat at end of 2016
2016 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button has confirmed he will not race in Formula One next season – but he could return in 2018.
Button “all good” after hospital trip for eye problem
2016 German Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button says he is “all good” to return to action tomorrow after being taken to hospital due to an eye problem which occurred during practice today.
Rear wing problem caused Q1 exit – Button
2016 British Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button says a problem with his car’s rear wing led to him being eliminated in Q1 at Silverstone.
McLaren deserved Q3 place sooner – Alonso
2016 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso says McLaren deserved to reach Q3 earlier than they did after he took one of the team’s cars into the top ten for the first time in their current association with Honda.
Honda realise need for engine “makeover” in 2017 – Button
2016 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button says Honda recognise the need for fundamental changes to their F1 power unit to bring them on terms with the front-running teams.