Japanese Grand Prix: Formula 1 auto race held in Japan
The Japanese Grand Prix is a race the FIA Formula One World Championship calendar.
Usually, this race is one of the last races of the season.
| Suzuka Circuit (2003–present) | |
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| Race information | |
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| Number of times held | 45 |
| First held | 1963 |
| Most wins (drivers) |  Michael Schumacher (6) |
| Most wins (constructors) |  McLaren (9) |
| Circuit length | 5.807 km (3.608 mi) |
| Race length | 307.471 km (191.053 mi) |
| Laps | 53 |
| Last race (2019) | |
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The Japanese Grand Prix has been hosted by both the Fuji Speedway and the Suzuka Circuit. Fuji Speedway is owned by Toyota and Suzuka Circuit is owned by their rival Honda. In July 2009, Toyota announced it would not host the race at Fuji Speedway in 2010 and beyond due to a downturn in the global economy.
History
Inaugural races
The first Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, in 1976, was held at the Fuji Speedway, west of Yokohama. The race was to become famous for the battle between James Hunt and Niki Lauda for the championship. The race was held during monsoon rain conditions. Lauda had survived a near-fatal crash at the German Grand Prix earlier in the season. He withdrew from the Japanese Grand Prix fearing for his safety. Hunt finished third, and ended up winning championship by a margin of one point.
Hunt returned to win the second Japanese Grand Prix. There was a collision between Gilles Villeneuve and Ronnie Peterson in the race. Villeneuve's Ferrari flew off the track and killed two spectators. The Japanese Grand Prix did not return to Formula One for another decade.
Return to Japan at Suzuka
Formula One returned to Japan in 1987. This time, it was hosted by the Suzuka Circuit, south west of Nagoya. The circuit was set inside a amusement park, and owned by Honda. Honda used the circuit as a test track. The Suzuka circuit was the first figure-eight race track in F1. One section of the track passes over the other on a bridge.
Alternating between Suzuka and Fuji
The FIA announced on 24 March 24 2006 that future races will again be held at Fuji Speedway. Fuji had been redesigned by Hermann Tilke.
Formula One announced On 8 September 2007, that Fuji will alternate hosting the Japanese Grand Prix with Suzuka. This will start in 2009.
Fuji Speedway withdraws
In July 2009, Toyota cited a global economic slump as the reason that the Japanese Grand Prix would not return to Fuji Speedway in 2010 and beyond. The speedway argued, according to the Associated Press, that "continuing to host F1 races could threaten the survival of the company." As a result, the 2010 Grand Prix will be held at Suzuka.
Sponsors
Fuji Television Japanese Grand Prix 1987-2009
Winners of the Japanese Grand Prix
Repeat winners (drivers)
Drivers in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in the current season.
A pink background indicates an event which was not part of the Formula One World Championship.
| Wins | Driver | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Michael Schumacher | 1995, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004 |
| 5 | Lewis Hamilton | 2007, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018 |
| 4 | Sebastian Vettel | 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013 |
| 2 |  Motoharu Kurosawa | 1969, 1973 |
 Gerhard Berger | 1987, 1991 | |
 Ayrton Senna | 1988, 1993 | |
| Damon Hill | 1994, 1996 | |
 Mika Häkkinen | 1998, 1999 | |
 Fernando Alonso | 2006, 2008 |
Repeat winners (constructors)
Teams in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in the current season.
A pink background indicates an event which was not part of the Formula One World Championship.
| Wins | Constructor | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | McLaren | 1977, 1988, 1991, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2005, 2007, 2011 |
| 7 |  Ferrari | 1987, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| 6 | Mercedes | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| 4 | Red Bull | 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013 |
| 3 | Benetton | 1989, 1990, 1995 |
| Williams | 1992, 1994, 1996 | |
| 2 | Lotus | 1963, 1976 |
| Porsche | 1964, 1967 | |
| Nissan | 1968, 1969 | |
 Renault | 2006, 2008 |
Repeat winners (engine manufacturers)
Manufacturers in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in the current season.
A pink background indicates an event which was not part of the Formula One World Championship.
| Wins | Manufacturer | Years won |
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| 11 | Mercedes * | 1998, 1999, 2005, 2007, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| 10 | Renault | 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013 |
| 7 | Ferrari | 1987, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
 Ford ** | 1963, 1972, 1976, 1977, 1989, 1990, 1993 | |
| 2 | Honda | 1988, 1991 |
* Between 1998-2005 built by Ilmor
** Built by Cosworth
Formula One era – by year
2020 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic 2021 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic 2022 Max Verstappen Red Bull-RBPT 2023 Max Verstappen Red Bull-Honda RBPT
Pre-Formula One era – by year
| Year | Driver | Car | Location | Category | Report |
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| 1963 | Peter Warr | Lotus 23-Ford | Suzuka | Sports Cars | Report |
| 1964 | Michael Knight | Brabham BT9 | Formula Junior | Report | |
| 1965 | Not held | ||||
| 1966 | Yoshikazu Sunako | Prince R380 | Fuji | Report | |
| 1967 | Tetsu Ikuzawa | Porsche 906 | Report | ||
| 1968 | Moto Kitano | Nissan R381-Chevrolet | Report | ||
| 1969 | Motoharu Kurosawa | Nissan R382 | Report | ||
| 1970 | Not held | ||||
| 1971 | Kuniomi Nagamatsu | Mitsubishi Colt F2000 | Fuji | Report | |
| 1972 | John Surtees | Surtees TS10-Ford BDG | Formula Libre Formula Two Formula 2000 | Report | |
| 1973 | Motoharu Kurosawa | March | Report | ||
| 1974 | Not held | ||||
| 1975 | Masahiro Hasemi | March | Fuji | Report | |
Broadcasting
United Kingdom
| Year | Network | Lap-by-lap | Colour commentator(s) |
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| 2016 | Sky Sports F1 | David Croft | Martin Brundle |
| Channel 4 | Ben Edwards | David Coulthard | |
| 2015 | Sky Sports F1 | David Croft | Martin Brundle |
| BBC One | Ben Edwards | David Coulthard | |
| 2014 | Sky Sports F1 | David Croft | Martin Brundle |
| BBC One | Ben Edwards | David Coulthard | |
| 2013 | Sky Sports F1 | David Croft | Martin Brundle |
| BBC One | Ben Edwards | David Coulthard | |
| 2012 | Sky Sports F1 | David Croft | Martin Brundle |
| BBC One | Ben Edwards | David Coulthard | |
| 2011 | Martin Brundle | ||
| 2010 | Jonathan Legard | Martin Brundle | |
| 2009 | |||
| 2008 | ITV | James Allen | |
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| 2002 | F1 Digital+ | Ben Edwards | John Watson |
| ITV | James Allen | Martin Brundle | |
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| 2000 | Murray Walker | ||
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| 1996 | BBC Two | Jonathan Palmer | |
| Eurosport | Ben Edwards | John Watson | |
| 1995 | BBC Two | Murray Walker | Jonathan Palmer |
| Eurosport | Ben Edwards | John Watson | |
| 1994 | BBC Two | Murray Walker | Jonathan Palmer |
| Eurosport | Allard Kalff | John Watson | |
| 1993 | BBC One | Murray Walker | James Hunt |
| Eurosport | Allard Kalff | John Watson | |
| 1992 | BBC One | Murray Walker | James Hunt |
| Eurosport | Allard Kalff | John Watson | |
| 1991 | BBC Two | Murray Walker | James Hunt |
| Eurosport | Richard Nicholls | John Watson | |
| 1990 | BBC Two | Murray Walker | James Hunt |
| Eurosport | Richard Nicholls | John Watson | |
| 1989 | BBC Two | Murray Walker | James Hunt |
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| 1987 | |||
| 1977 | ITV | Andrew Marriott | |
| 1976 | BBC One | Murray Walker | Barrie Gill |
| ITV | Andrew Marriott |
References
Other websites
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