Classic Belgian GP

Then the controversial incident happened. As the both of them headed towards Pouhon, DC lifted to let Schumacher through. Michael, unaware that DC had lifted, tried to pull out from behind the McLaren, but wasn't able to pull out in time and went into the back of him, ripping off his front wheel and suspension and damaging the back of Coulthard's car. Both cars then toured back to the pits to retire, but it wasn't the end of the matter.

Once Schumacher parked his car, he jumped out of his car and headed towards the McLaren garage, accusing Coulthard of trying to kill him in no uncertain terms. Schumacher was then led away by his mechanics, looking very emotional as he knew a chance of leading the title race was gone.

This left Damon Hill in the lead with teammate Ralf Schumacher second, Jean Alesi third and Heinz-Harald Frentzen fourth. But the safety car was to close the field up once again, after Giancarlo Fisichella slammed into the back of Shinji Nakano's Minardi trying to enter the pits, causing debris to go everywhere. Jordan reacted to this, pulling Hill in for a pit stop followed by Ralf, ensuring that they would remain first and second when the safety car pitted.

When the safety car came in, the two Jordans pulled away, with Alesi in third and Frentzen still fourth. But one more controversial incident was to occur, only this one didn't emerge until after the race.

It later emerged that the Jordan team had placed team orders on their drivers in order for them to guarantee a one-two finish. But when Ralf was ordered to stay behind Damon to achieve a one-two finish, it took several attempts before Ralf responded to confirm the order.

There was even a rumour that Michael Schumacher went to see Eddie Jordan and asked for him to let his brother win, only for Eddie Jordan to turn it down! This rumour has never been denied or confirmed, but certainly added to the drama of the day.

Damon Hill emerged to take his 22nd and final win, his first since leaving Williams and Jordan's first-ever F1 win after seven years of trying. Ralf Schumacher finished second, making Jordan the first-ever team to take a one-two finish on their debut win.

Jean Alesi took the final podium finish in third, with Frentzen fourth, Jarno Trulli fifth and Pedro Diniz taking the final point in sixth. Coulthard and Nakano both rejoined the race, but finished six laps down.

Final Result:

1. Hill

2. R.Schumacher

3. Alesi

4. Frentzen

5. Trulli

6. Diniz

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