2001 Formula Chrysler Euroseries

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The 2001 Formula Chrysler Euroseries season was the inaugural and only Formula Chrysler Euroseries season. It featured seven races at four European racing circuits during the latter half of 2001. Dutchman Ricardo van der Ende was crowned champion of the series, taking four wins in all and beating Mexican Roberto González to the title.

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Teams and drivers

TeamNo.DriversRounds
Flag of Mexico.svg DJS Motorsport1 Flag of Brazil.svg Aldo Piedade, Jr.All
10 Flag of Mexico.svg Francisco Acebras All
11 Flag of France.svg Julien Vidot 4
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Alpie Motorsport2 Flag of Mexico.svg Roberto González All
3 Flag of Mexico.svg Ricardo González All
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Vortex Motorsport4 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ron van Toren1–3
5 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ricardo van der Ende All
6 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Charles Hall 1
12 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Allard Kalff4
17 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Robert van den Berg4
Flag of Germany.svg Böhm Motorsport7 Flag of Germany.svg Marko Stipp1–2
Flag of Italy.svg Target Racing 3–4
8 Flag of Germany.svg Sven Heidfeld 1–3
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Johns Racing9 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg John Svensson2–3
Flag of Denmark.svg Nagler Racing14 Flag of Denmark.svg Michael Nagler2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul Owens Racing15 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Owens3–4

Race calendar and results

RoundCircuitCountryDatePole PositionFastest LapWinning DriverWinning Team
1R1 Flag of Austria.svg A1-Ring Austria August 25 Flag of Germany.svg Sven Heidfeld Flag of Mexico.svg Ricardo González Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Charles Hall Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Vortex Motorsport
R2August 26 Flag of Mexico.svg Ricardo González Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ricardo van der Ende Flag of Mexico.svg Roberto González Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Alpie Motorsport
2R Flag of Germany.svg Nürburgring Germany September 9 Flag of Germany.svg Sven Heidfeld Flag of Belgium (civil).svg John Svensson Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ricardo van der Ende Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Vortex Motorsport
3R1 Flag of Spain.svg Circuito Permanente del Jarama Spain September 30 Flag of Mexico.svg Roberto González Flag of Germany.svg Sven Heidfeld Flag of Mexico.svg Roberto González Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Alpie Motorsport
R2 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ricardo van der Ende Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ricardo van der Ende Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ricardo van der Ende Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Vortex Motorsport
4R1 Flag of Portugal.svg Autódromo do Estoril Portugal October 20 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ricardo van der Ende Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ricardo van der Ende Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ricardo van der Ende Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Vortex Motorsport
R2October 21 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ricardo van der Ende Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ricardo van der Ende Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ricardo van der Ende Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Vortex Motorsport

Championship standings

Drivers

PosDriver AUT
R1

Flag of Austria.svg
AUT
R2

Flag of Austria.svg
GER
R

Flag of Germany.svg
ESP
R1

Flag of Spain.svg
ESP
R2

Flag of Spain.svg
POR
R1

Flag of Portugal.svg
POR
R2

Flag of Portugal.svg
Points
1 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ricardo van der Ende Ret312111121
2 Flag of Mexico.svg Roberto González 3131224106
3 Flag of Germany.svg Sven Heidfeld 4243365
4 Flag of Mexico.svg Ricardo González 245Ret65755
5 Flag of Brazil.svg Aldo Piedade, Jr.DNSRet2RetRet3242
6 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Owens444538
7 Flag of Mexico.svg Francisco Acebras 56757Ret636
8 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Charles Hall 1Ret20
9 Flag of Germany.svg Marko StippDNSRetRet656Ret20
10 Flag of France.svg Julien Vidot 8315
11 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ron van TorenDNS56RetRet14
12 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Robert van den Berg7Ret4
13 Flag of Denmark.svg Michael Nagler83
14 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg John SvenssonRetRetRet2
15 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Allard KalffRetRet0
PosDriver AUT
R1

Flag of Austria.svg
AUT
R2

Flag of Austria.svg
GER
R

Flag of Germany.svg
ESP
R1

Flag of Spain.svg
ESP
R2

Flag of Spain.svg
POR
R1

Flag of Portugal.svg
POR
R2

Flag of Portugal.svg
Points
ColourResult
GoldWinner
SilverSecond place
BronzeThird place
GreenPoints finish
BlueNon-points finish
Non-classified finish (NC)
PurpleRetired (Ret)
RedDid not qualify (DNQ)
Did not pre-qualify (DNPQ)
BlackDisqualified (DSQ)
WhiteDid not start (DNS)
Withdrew (WD)
Race cancelled (C)
BlankDid not practice (DNP)
Did not arrive (DNA)
Excluded (EX)

Bold - Pole
Italics - Fastest Lap

Teams

PosDriver AUT
R1

Flag of Austria.svg
AUT
R2

Flag of Austria.svg
GER
R

Flag of Germany.svg
ESP
R1

Flag of Spain.svg
ESP
R2

Flag of Spain.svg
POR
R1

Flag of Portugal.svg
POR
R2

Flag of Portugal.svg
Points
1 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Alpie Motorsport3131224161
245Ret657
2 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Vortex MotorsportDNS56RetRet159
Ret312111
1Ret
RetRet
7Ret
3 Flag of Mexico.svg DJS MotorsportDNSRet2RetRet3293
56757Ret6
83
4 Flag of Italy.svg Target Racing 656Ret85
42433
5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul Owens Racing444538
6 Flag of Denmark.svg Nagler Racing83
7 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Johns RacingRetRetRet2
8 Flag of Germany.svg Böhm MotorsportDNSRetRet0
PosDriver AUT
R1

Flag of Austria.svg
AUT
R2

Flag of Austria.svg
GER
R

Flag of Germany.svg
ESP
R1

Flag of Spain.svg
ESP
R2

Flag of Spain.svg
POR
R1

Flag of Portugal.svg
POR
R2

Flag of Portugal.svg
Points
ColourResult
GoldWinner
SilverSecond place
BronzeThird place
GreenPoints finish
BlueNon-points finish
Non-classified finish (NC)
PurpleRetired (Ret)
RedDid not qualify (DNQ)
Did not pre-qualify (DNPQ)
BlackDisqualified (DSQ)
WhiteDid not start (DNS)
Withdrew (WD)
Race cancelled (C)
BlankDid not practice (DNP)
Did not arrive (DNA)
Excluded (EX)

Bold - Pole
Italics - Fastest Lap

Position1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10thPoleFastest Lap
Points2015121086432122

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