2000 Belgian Grand Prix

The 2000 Belgian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on August 27, 2000 at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Spa, Belgium. It was the thirteenth race of the 2000 Formula One season. The race was the 58th Belgian Grand Prix and the 46th to be held at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. The race was held over 44 laps of the 6.9-kilometre circuit for a total race distance of 307 kilometres.

The race was won by Finnish driver, Mika Häkkinen driving a McLaren MP4/15. The win was Hakkinen's fourth win of the season and McLaren's seventh. Hakkinen won by 1.1 seconds over German driver Michael Schumacher driving a Ferrari F1-2000. Schumacher's younger brother Ralf Schumacher, driving a Williams FW22, finished third.


Read more about 2000 Belgian Grand Prix:  Report, Classification, Standings After The Race

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