The Japanese Grand Prix in numbers

9

The number of victories held by McLaren on this mythical track. That’s two more wins than Ferrari and four more than Mercedes.

2011

Sebastian Vettel takes third place in a race won by Jenson Button and thus becomes the youngest double world champion in the history of Formula 1.

6

The number of victories held by Michael Schumacher. The German had the opportunity to win the Grand Prix in 1995, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2004.

2014

This edition of the Grand Prix is held under torrential rain and is marked by the terrible accident of Jules Bianchi, who crashes into a recovery vehicle after going off the track. The French driver dies after nine months in a coma due to his injuries.

1:27.319

This is the lap record at the Suzuka circuit held by Lewis Hamilton set during the 2017 qualifying.

2003

During the 2003 Japanese Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher started in the middle of the pack and finished in 8th place to secure his sixth world title ahead of Finnish driver Kimi Räikkönen.

2

This is the number of Japanese drivers who have recorded a podium at home: Aguri Suzuki in 1990 and Kamui Kobayashi in 2012.

5,807

Measuring 5,807 km, the Suzuka circuit is very comprehensive. Its layout features some of the most renowned corners on the calendar, the 130R and Spoon. It remains the only figure-eight shaped circuit, with a bridge allowing the track to cross over before the 130R.

1976

The mythical 1976 Grand Prix, the final round of the world championship, is held in the rain. Niki Lauda, who returned to driving after his accident at the German Grand Prix, is leading the drivers’ standings with a three-point lead over James Hunt. However, Lauda decides to withdraw after only two laps of the race. Hunt, by finishing third, wins – amidst general confusion – the world title with a one-point lead over Lauda.

12

The number of times a world drivers’ champion has been crowned in Japan – more than in any other country.