![French Jordan driver Jean Alesi drives during a free practice session at the Hungaroring on August 17, 2001. Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher, who took the fastest lap in the free practice, needs French Jordan driver Jean Alesi drives during a free practice session at the Hungaroring on August 17, 2001. Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher, who took the fastest lap in the free practice, needs](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2D450PR/french-jordan-driver-jean-alesi-drives-during-a-free-practice-session-at-the-hungaroring-on-august-17-2001-ferrari-driver-michael-schumacher-who-took-the-fastest-lap-in-the-free-practice-needs-only-three-points-more-than-mclaren-mercedes-driver-david-coulthard-in-the-hungarian-grand-prix-on-sunday-to-defend-his-world-championship-lb-2D450PR.jpg)
French Jordan driver Jean Alesi drives during a free practice session at the Hungaroring on August 17, 2001. Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher, who took the fastest lap in the free practice, needs
![Jordan Honda driver Jean Alesi of France drives his Formula One car with a stars and stripes U.S. flag on it during the Italian Grand Prix at Monza's track September 16, 2001. Jordan Honda driver Jean Alesi of France drives his Formula One car with a stars and stripes U.S. flag on it during the Italian Grand Prix at Monza's track September 16, 2001.](https://c8.alamy.com/zooms/9/0accd7d4c182403d9c8fe49edd813f4b/2d3cgte.jpg)
Jordan Honda driver Jean Alesi of France drives his Formula One car with a stars and stripes U.S. flag on it during the Italian Grand Prix at Monza's track September 16, 2001.
Formula 1 on Twitter: "#ONTHISDAY in 2001: Jean Alesi's 200th #F1 start. He finished 7th at Indianapolis - his penultimate career race. http://t.co/fxlSY3d4wh" / Twitter
![Motor Racing - Formula One - F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka - 12-14/10/01 Jean Alesi - Jordan Mandatory Credit: Action Images / John Marsh Stock Photo - Alamy Motor Racing - Formula One - F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka - 12-14/10/01 Jean Alesi - Jordan Mandatory Credit: Action Images / John Marsh Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2EHGW1Y/motor-racing-formula-one-f1-japanese-grand-prix-suzuka-12-141001-jean-alesi-jordan-mandatory-credit-action-images-john-marsh-2EHGW1Y.jpg)
Motor Racing - Formula One - F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka - 12-14/10/01 Jean Alesi - Jordan Mandatory Credit: Action Images / John Marsh Stock Photo - Alamy
![Zdravko on Twitter: "#OnThisDay in 2001 in the #ItalianGP, Jean Alesi in Jordan-Honda #V10 set an all-time record, hitting a top speed of 363.2 Km/h in #F1 race https://t.co/gHczjgli6Q" / Twitter Zdravko on Twitter: "#OnThisDay in 2001 in the #ItalianGP, Jean Alesi in Jordan-Honda #V10 set an all-time record, hitting a top speed of 363.2 Km/h in #F1 race https://t.co/gHczjgli6Q" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DJ2JDw0WkAA9YOD.jpg:large)