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. It took place on the weekend of 1–3 November 2001 at the

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. It was also the final 500cc race in

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history. This also marked the final Grand Prix win in the career of

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before his death caused by a crash in the

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race.

500 cc classification

The race was held in two parts as rain caused its interruption; aggregate times from the two heats determined the final result.

250 cc classification

125 cc classification

Championship standings after the race (500cc)

Below are the standings for the top five riders and constructors after round sixteen has concluded. ;Riders' Championship standings ;Constructors' Championship standings * Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings.

References

{{MotoGP 2000–09 Rio de Janeiro motorcycle Grand Prix

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