Suzuka F1 Grand Prix
Suzuka
Winners
The winner started from pole in 18 racess. In 6 occasions of them the driver has had the fastest lap. In 2005 Kimi Raikkonen won the race after he started from position 17 (the lowest).
Consecutively wins: (3) Michael Schumacher, Max Verstappen (2) Mika Hakkinen, Sebastian Vettel, Lewis Hamilton
Top drivers : Michael Schumacher (6); Lewis Hamilton (4); Sebastian Vettel (4);
Top teams : McLaren (7); Ferrari (7); Red Bull (7);
Pole positions
Top drivers at grid Michael Schumacher (8); Sebastian Vettel (5); Max Verstappen (3);
Consecutively poles: (5) Michael Schumacher (4) Sebastian Vettel (3) Ayrton Senna, Nico Rosberg, Max Verstappen
In 1989 Derek Warwick started the race from position 25 and finish on 6 (best jump).The worst finish was set by Romain Grosjean in 2012 when he started from 4 and finish on 19.
Suzuka fastest laps
| Season | Driver | Fastest lap |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Ralf Schumacher | 1:14.448 |
| 2019 | Lewis Hamilton | 1:30.983 |
| 2005 | Kimi Raikkonen | 1:31.540 |
| 2018 | Sebastian Vettel | 1:32.318 |
| 2009 | Mark Webber | 1:32.569 |
clossest time difference between 1st and 2nd position
| 1st place | Difference | 2nd place | Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Verstappen | Red Bull | +12.535s | Sergio Perez | Red Bull | 7 Apr 2024 |
| Max Verstappen | Red Bull | +19.387s | Lando Norris | McLaren | 24 Sep 2023 |
| Gerhard Berger | McLaren | -00:00.344 | Ayrton Senna | McLaren | 20 Oct 1991 |
| Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | -00:00.506 | Rubens Barrichello | Ferrari | 13 Oct 2002 |
| Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull | -00:00.900 | Mark Webber | Red Bull | 10 Oct 2010 |
Heat maps
Starting grid / final race
bigest time difference between 1st and 2nd position
| 1st place | Difference | 2nd place | Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Verstappen | Red Bull | -00:27.066 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull | 9 Oct 2022 |
| Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull | -00:20.600 | Felipe Massa | Ferrari | 7 Oct 2012 |
| Michael Schumacher | Benetton | -00:19.337 | Mika Hakkinen | McLaren | 29 Oct 1995 |
| Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | -00:18.964 | Nico Rosberg | Mercedes | 27 Sep 2015 |
| Gerhard Berger | Ferrari | -00:17.384 | Ayrton Senna | Lotus | 1 Nov 1987 |
Suzuka F1 victories and pole positions by seasons
| Season | Winner | Pole position | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 2022 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 2019 | Valtteri Bottas | Mercedes | Sebastian Vettel | Ferrari |
| 2018 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2017 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2016 | Nico Rosberg | Mercedes | Nico Rosberg | Mercedes |
| 2015 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | Nico Rosberg | Mercedes |
| 2014 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | Nico Rosberg | Mercedes |
| 2013 | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull | Mark Webber | Red Bull |
| 2012 | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull |
| 2011 | Jenson Button | McLaren | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull |
| 2010 | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull |
| 2009 | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull |
| 2006 | Fernando Alonso | Renault | Felipe Massa | Ferrari |
| 2005 | Kimi Raikkonen | McLaren | Ralf Schumacher | Toyota |
| 2004 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari |
| 2003 | Rubens Barrichello | Ferrari | Rubens Barrichello | Ferrari |
| 2002 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari |
| 2001 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari |
| 2000 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari |
| 1999 | Mika Hakkinen | McLaren | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari |
| 1998 | Mika Hakkinen | McLaren | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari |
| 1997 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | Jacques Villeneuve | Williams |
| 1996 | Damon Hill | Williams | Jacques Villeneuve | Williams |
| 1995 | Michael Schumacher | Benetton | Michael Schumacher | Benetton |
| 1994 | Damon Hill | Williams | Michael Schumacher | Benetton |
| 1993 | Ayrton Senna | McLaren | Alain Prost | Williams |
| 1992 | Riccardo Patrese | Williams | Nigel Mansell | Williams |
| 1991 | Gerhard Berger | McLaren | Gerhard Berger | McLaren |
| 1990 | Nelson Piquet | Benetton | Ayrton Senna | McLaren |
| 1989 | Alessandro Nannini | Benetton | Ayrton Senna | McLaren |
| 1988 | Ayrton Senna | McLaren | Ayrton Senna | McLaren |
| 1987 | Gerhard Berger | Ferrari | Gerhard Berger | Ferrari |
