
Nick Heidfeld, a German driver, raced for Sauber in the 2001 Formula 1 season with car number 16. Heidfeld was born on 10 May 1977. Heidfeld finished 8th in the 2001 drivers' championship with 12 points, 1 podium but no wins – 111 points behind champion Michael Schumacher.
Heidfeld's best result was 3rd at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Heidfeld's teammate was Kimi Räikkönen; Heidfeld led their qualifying head-to-head 10–7 and led the race head-to-head 10–7.
Heidfeld scored points in 7 of 17 Grands Prix. Heidfeld's average qualifying position was 6.0. From grid to flag, Heidfeld gained a net 23 places across 11 classified finishes. Heidfeld scored 57% of Sauber's 2001 total of 21 points.
Final 2001 results after 17 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
Short answers about Heidfeld's 2001 season.
Nick Heidfeld drove for Sauber in the 2001 Formula 1 season.
Nick Heidfeld raced with car number 16 in 2001.
Nick Heidfeld scored 12 points in 2001 and finished 8th in the drivers' championship, 111 points behind champion Michael Schumacher.
Nick Heidfeld did not win a Grand Prix in 2001. Heidfeld's best result was 3rd at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Kimi Räikkönen was Nick Heidfeld's teammate at Sauber in 2001. Heidfeld led the qualifying head-to-head 10–7 and led the race head-to-head 10–7.
Grand Prix points per round. Dashed line = season average.
Shared Grand Prix only. Qualifying uses the qualifying classification.
17 shared GPs
Every round of the season. Select a race to open it.
| Rd | Grand Prix | Finish | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P4 |
3 |
| 2 | DNF | 0 |
| 3 | P3 | 4 |
| 4 | P7 | 0 |
| 5 | P6 | 1 |
| 6 | P9 | 0 |
| 7 | DNF | 0 |
| 8 | DNF | 0 |
| 9 | DNF | 0 |
| 10 | P6 | 1 |
| 11 | P6 | 1 |
| 12 | DNF | 0 |
| 13 | P6 | 1 |
| 14 | DNF | 0 |
| 15 | P11 | 0 |
| 16 | P6 | 1 |
| 17 | P9 | 0 |