The 2001 European Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on 24 June 2001 at the Nürburgring, Nürburg, Rhineland-Palatinate. It was the ninth race of the 2001 Formula One World Championship. It was also the last race on this layout until the track was modified in 2002. Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher won the race from pole position. Williams's Juan Pablo Montoya finished second and McLaren's David Coulthard was third.

Michael Schumacher took pole position after setting the quickest lap in the qualifying session. He led for most of the race, despite being pushed by his brother Ralf Schumacher, until the Williams driver was penalised for crossing the white line at the pit lane exit following his first pit stop on lap 28. Michael Schumacher finished 4.1 seconds ahead of Montoya for his fifth victory of the season and 49th of his career.