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11-jun-2001
Schumacher Brothers Make History In Canada Ralf Schumacher started the Canadian GP from second place on the grid, but after an excellent drive finished the race as victor with older brother Michael Schumacher in second place, after he started the race from pole position.
By doing so they made GP history, as it was the first time a pair of brothers finished first and second on the podium.
Ralf Schumacher said, 'It was a great race. The whole time we were racing I was waiting for him to make a mistake, but he didn't. I just waited for the pit-stops because I knew we were going longer. I had the upper hand because my car was brilliant today. I knew Michael's car was nervous. I knew we had a lot of fuel on board so I thought I had better wait for him to pit because there was no chance taking any risks.'
Michael Schumacher added, 'I am sure our mother and father will be very proud - the first time a pair of brothers have been first and second on the podium. Losing to him is better than anyone else, but I am happy because I got an important six points today. I pushed after my stop but when I saw him get a big margin there was only one strategy - bring the car home and finish the race.'
Jordan Grand Prix
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