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Race Stats2016 Japanese Grand Prix

1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Pole Position
Fastest Lap

#	Driver	Team	Engine	Time	Gap	Speed	Best Lap	Lap
6	Nico Rosberg	Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team	Mercedes	1:26:43.333		212.728 km/h	1:36.049	31
33	Max Verstappen	Red Bull Racing	TAG Heuer	1:26:48.311	+4.978s	212.524 km/h	1:36.386	43
44	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team	Mercedes	1:26.49.109	+5.776s	212.492 km/h	1:35.152	36
6	Nico Rosberg	Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team	Mercedes			230.622 km/h	1:30.647
5	Sebastian Vettel	Scuderia Ferrari	Ferrari			219.781 km/h	1:35.118	36

Circuit Details2016 Japanese Grand Prix

Circuit Name
First Grand Prix
2016 Race Start Time
2016 Lap Distance
2016 Race Distance
2016 Total Laps / Direction
2016 Total Turns
2016 Tyres
2015 Winner / Team / Engine
2015 Pole Position
2015 Fastest Lap
Lap Record Holder
Distance to Turn One
Longest straight
Top speed
Pitlane length
Full throttle
DRS zones
Fastest corner
Slowest corner
Fuel consumption
Brake wear
Gear changes
Safety Car likelihood

Suzuka International Racing Course

1999

05:00 GMT / 14:00 Local

5.807 km

307.471 km

53 / Figure-8

17 (7 Left / 10 Right)

Pirelli P Zero‚Soft / Medium / Hard

Lewis Hamilton, 53Laps, 1:28:06.508 / Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team / Mercedes

Nico Rosberg 1:32.584 / 225.797 km/h

Lewis Hamilton 1:36.145 on lap 33 / 217.434 km/h

Kimi Räikkönen / West McLaren Mercedes MP4-20 / 1:31.540 / 2005

350m

900m, on the approach to the Chicane

330km/h, on the approach to the Chicane

413m, estimated time loss 23s

65%, with the longest period of full throttle being 16s

1, on the approaches to Turn 1

300km/h, Turn 15

72km/h, Turn 11

1.89 per lap, which is average

Low. Only 10% of the lap is spent braking, with only one significant braking event, into the Chicane

42 per lap/2,226 per race

Low. There is only a 20 per cent chance of a Safety Car

Slogan:
There’s no official slogan, but most drivers agree that Suzuka is one of the most challenging racetracks in the world.

Japan’s F1 heritage:
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Japanese Grand Prix.
But Japan’s F1 heritage extends further back, thanks to the commitment of the Honda Motor Company.
They entered F1 in 1964 and won their first grand prix in ’65, since when they have taken a total of 75 victories.

Smallest winning margin:
0.344s, in 1991.
World title protagonists Ayrton Senna and Nigel Mansell lined up on the front row of the grid, but it was Gerhard Berger who led Ayrton into Turn One.
Gerhard disappeared into the distance, leaving Ayrton to hold up Mansell – who crashed at the start of lap 10.
Ayrton went on to take the lead, but he slowed exiting the final corner of the race to gift victory to Ayrton.

Sporting legacy:
Japan’s love of motor racing needs no introduction.
Suzuka is a sell-out most years and there is a strong domestic racing scene.
But the country is becoming a sporting powerhouse: it will host the Rugby World Cup in 2019 and the summer Olympics in 2020.

Did you know?
McLaren has won the Japanese Grand Prix nine times, with two of those victories powered by Honda.

Race Result2016 Japanese Grand Prix

Pos.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
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#	Driver	Team	Engine	Laps	Time	Gap	Speed	Best Lap	Lap	Qlf.	Grid	Notes	Pts.	Total
6	Nico Rosberg	Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team	Mercedes	53	1:26:43.333		212.728 km/h	1:36.049	31	1	1	PP	+25	313
33	Max Verstappen	Red Bull Racing	TAG Heuer	53	1:26:48.311	+4.978s	212.524 km/h	1:36.386	43	5	3		+18	165
44	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team	Mercedes	53	1:26:49.109	+5.776s	212.492 km/h	1:35.152	36	2	2		+15	280
5	Sebastian Vettel	Scuderia Ferrari	Ferrari	53	1:27:03.602	+20.269s	211.902 km/h	1:35.118	36	4	6	PNT+3GridsCausing an avoidable collision at the previous race in Malaysia, FL	+12	165
7	Kimi Räikkönen	Scuderia Ferrari	Ferrari	53	1:27:11.703	+28.370s	211.574 km/h	1:35.990	33	3	8	PNT+5GridsReplacement Gearbox	+10	170
3	Daniel Ricciardo	Red Bull Racing	TAG Heuer	53	1:27:17.274	+33.941s	211.349 km/h	1:35.511	36	6	4		+8	212
11	Sergio Pérez	Sahara Force India F1 Team	Mercedes	53	1:27:40.828	+57.495s	210.403 km/h	1:36.756	31	7	5		+6	80
27	Nico Hülkenberg	Sahara Force India F1 Team	Mercedes	53	1:27:42.510	+59.177s	210.336 km/h	1:37.351	39	9	9		+4	54
19	Felipe Massa	Williams Martini Racing	Mercedes	53	1:28:21.096	+97.763s	208.805 km/h	1:37.785	35	12	12		+2	43
77	Valtteri Bottas	Williams Martini Racing	Mercedes	53	1:28:21.656	+98.323s	208.782 km/h	1:37.844	33	11	11		+1	81
8	Romain Grosjean	Haas F1 Team	Ferrari	53	1:28:22.587	+99.254s	208.746 km/h	1:37.202	32	8	7		0	28
30	Jolyon Palmer	Renault Sport F1 Team	Renault	52	1:26:59.811	+1 Lap	208.051 km/h	1:37.978	43	16	16		0	1
26	Daniil Kvyat	Scuderia Toro Rosso	Ferrari	52	1:27:05.855	+1 Lap	207.811 km/h	1:37.597	25	13	13		0	25
20	Kevin Magnussen	Renault Sport F1 Team	Renault	52	1:27:15.522	+1 Lap	207.427 km/h	1:38.036	27	18	17		0	7
9	Marcus Ericsson	Sauber F1 Team	Ferrari	52	1:27:16.276	+1 Lap	207.397 km/h	1:38.496	28	19	18		0	0
14	Fernando Alonso	McLaren Honda	Honda	52	1:27:18.424	+1 Lap	207.312 km/h	1:38.208	29	15	15		+6	42
55	Carlos Sainz Jr.	Scuderia Toro Rosso	Ferrari	52	1:27:19.306	+1 Lap	207.277 km/h	1:37.723	41	14	14		0	30
22	Jenson Button	McLaren Honda	Honda	52	1:27:22.778	+1 Lap	207.140 km/h	1:37.177	39	17	22	PNT+35GridsAdditional power unit elements have been used	0	19
12	Felipe Nasr	Sauber F1 Team	Ferrari	52	1:27:31.584	+1 Lap	206.792 km/h	1:38.544	28	20	19		0	0
21	Esteban Gutiérrez	Haas F1 Team	Ferrari	52	1:27:34.653	+1 Lap	206.672 km/h	1:37.775	30	10	10		0	0
31	Esteban Ocon	Manor Racing MRT	Mercedes	52	1:27:36.784	+1 Lap	206.588 km/h	1:38.380	33	21	20		0	0
94	Pascal Wehrlein	Manor Racing MRT	Mercedes	52	1:27:56.644	+1 Lap	205.810 km/h	1:38.000	39	22	21	PNT+5GridsReplacement Gearbox	0	1

Drivers Championship Standsafter 2016 Japanese Grand Prix

Pos.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

Total	#	Driver	Team	Engine	AUS	BHR	CHN	RUS	ESP	MCO	CAN	EUR	AUT	GBR	HUN	DEU	BEL	ITA	SGP	MYS	JPN	USA	MEX	BRA	ARE
313	6	Nico Rosberg	Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team	Mercedes	+25	+25	+25	+25	0	+6	+10	+25	+12	+15	+18	+12	+25	+25	+25	+15	+25
280	44	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team	Mercedes	+18	+15	+6	+18	0	+25	+25	+10	+25	+25	+25	+25	+15	+18	+15	0	+15
212	3	Daniel Ricciardo	Red Bull Racing	TAG Heuer	+12	+12	+12	0	+12	+18	+6	+6	+10	+12	+15	+18	+18	+10	+18	+25	+8
170	7	Kimi Räikkönen	Scuderia Ferrari	Ferrari	0	+18	+10	+15	+18	0	+8	+12	+15	+10	+8	+8	+2	+12	+12	+12	+10
165	33	Max Verstappen	Scuderia Toro Rosso (Rd.1-4) Red Bull Racing(Rd.5-)	Ferrari TAG Heuer	+1	+8	+4	0	+25	0	+12	+4	+18	+18	+10	+15	0	+6	+8	18	18
165	5	Sebastian Vettel	Scuderia Ferrari	Ferrari	+15	0	+18	0	+15	+12	+18	+18	0	+2	+12	+10	+8	+15	+10	0	+12
81	77	Valtteri Bottas	Williams Martini Racing	Mercedes	+4	+2	+1	+12	+10	0	+15	+8	+2	0	+2	+2	+4	+8	0	+10	+1
80	11	Sergio Pérez	Sahara Force India F1 Team	Mercedes	0	0	0	+2	+6	+15	+1	+15	0	+8	0	+1	+10	+4	+4	+8	+6
54	27	Nico Hülkenberg	Sahara Force India F1 Team	Mercedes	+6	0	0	0	0	+8	+4	+2	0	+6	+1	+6	+12	+1	0	+4	+4
43	19	Felipe Massa	Williams Martini Racing	Mercedes	+10	+4	+8	+10	+4	+1	0	+1	0	0	0	0	+1	+2	0	0	+2
42	14	Fernando Alonso	McLaren Honda	Honda	0	—	0	+8	0	+10	0	0	0	0	+6	0	+6	0	+6	+6	0
30	55	Carlos Sainz Jr.	Scuderia Toro Rosso	Ferrari	+2	0	+2	0	+8	+4	+2	0	+4	+4	+4	0	0	0	0	0	0
28	8	Romain Grosjean	Haas F1 Team	Ferrari	+8	+10	0	+4	0	0	0	0	+6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
25	26	Daniil Kvyat	Red Bull Racing (Rd.1-4) Scuderia Toro Rosso (Rd.5-)	TAG Heuer Ferrari	0	+6	+15	0	+1	0	0	0	0	+1	0	0	0	0	+2	0	0
19	22	Jenson Button	McLaren Honda	Honda	0	0	0	+1	+2	+2	0	0	+8	0	0	+4	0	0	0	+2	0
7	20	Kevin Magnussen	Renault Sport F1 Team	Renault	0	0	0	+6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	+1	0	0
1	30	Jolyon Palmer	Renault Sport F1 Team	Renault	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	+1	0
1	94	Pascal Wehrlein	Manor Racing MRT	Mercedes	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	+1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1	47	Stoffel Vandoorne	McLaren Honda	Honda	—	+1	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
0	21	Esteban Gutiérrez	Haas F1 Team	Ferrari	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
0	9	Marcus Ericsson	Sauber F1 Team	Ferrari	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
0	12	Felipe Nasr	Sauber F1 Team	Ferrari	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
0	88	Rio Haryanto	Manor Racing MRT	Mercedes	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	—	—	—	—
0	88	Esteban Ocon	Manor Racing MRT	Mercedes	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	0	0	0	0	0

Constructors Championship Standsafter 2016 Japanese Grand Prix

Pos.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

Total

Team

Engine

AUS

BHR

CHN

RUS

ESP

MCO

CAN

EUR

AUT

GBR

HUN

DEU

BEL

ITA

SGP

MYS

JPN

USA

MEX

BRA

ARE

593

Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team

Mercedes

+43

+40

+31

+43

0

+31

+35

+35

+37

+40

+43

+37

+40

+43

+40

+15

+40

385

Red Bull Racing

TAG Heuer

+12

+18

+27

0

+37

+18

+18

+10

+28

+30

+25

+33

+18

+16

+26

+43

+26

335

Scuderia Ferrari

Ferrari

+15

+18

+28

+15

+33

+12

+26

+30

+15

+12

+20

+18

+10

+27

+22

+12

+22

134

Sahara Force India F1 Team

Mercedes

+6

0

0

+2

+6

+23

+5

+17

0

+14

+1

+7

+22

+5

+4

+12

+10

124

Williams Martini Racing

Mercedes

+14

+6

+9

+22

+14

+1

+15

+9

+2

0

+2

+2

+5

+10

0

+10

+3

62

McLaren Honda

Honda

0

+1

0

+9

+2

+12

0

0

+8

0

+6

+4

+6

0

+6

+8

0

47

Scuderia Toro Rosso

Ferrari

+3

+8

+6

0

+9

+4

+2

0

+4

+5

+4

0

0

0

+2

0

0

28

Haas F1 Team

Ferrari

+8

+10

0

+4

0

0

0

0

+6

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

8

Renault Sport F1 Team

Renault

0

0

0

+6

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

+1

+1

0

1

Manor Racing MRT

Mercedes

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Sauber F1 Team

Ferrari

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

* arranged in chronological order.

Here we go again! Let's do this. #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/3H3sHMe86s

— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) October 3, 2016

"As close to a perfect track as you can get." Get set for Suzuka's forever-classic with our #JapaneseGP preview: https://t.co/Qync5dMUvp pic.twitter.com/RzOjpfO066

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 4, 2016

Mini-Max examines the twists and turns of the #JapaneseGP! ??
More ?https://t.co/PaJfUeYpAZ @RedBullMotors #F1の準備 pic.twitter.com/a0CWY66NFO

— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) October 4, 2016

"One small mistake on one corner can lead you to a loss of time in the next five…" @EstebanGtz & @RGrosjean talk Suzuka. #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/9g0h1LJcNI

— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) October 4, 2016

Pretty gloomy overhead at Suzuka but the welcome received has been nothing but warm! #JapaneseGP ?☀️?? pic.twitter.com/SUkjt9ga97

— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) October 5, 2016

Suzuka, Old Skool! ????❤️#F1 #JapaneseGP
Corner types, nature of the track, energy recovery, tyres ???Read more on https://t.co/desO4lzxE1 pic.twitter.com/szDNygFMBy

— Toro Rosso (@ToroRossoSpy) October 5, 2016

Welcome to Suzuka, folks!

It's lights out, and away we go!

Let's get this race weekend started!#F1 #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/79NRGPvau2

— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) October 5, 2016

We’re heading towards the land of the rising sun. Follow us. #JapaneseGP #redseason pic.twitter.com/XlnEpLEc0h

— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) October 5, 2016

#JapaneseGP – Key Facts, Key Figures, Session Times & "My Time" Calculator

Learn more >> https://t.co/kiB0bjrZ1n pic.twitter.com/fhTLgVhGvq

— Sauber F1 Team (@SauberF1Team) October 5, 2016

Bring a bit of Suzuka to your screen with our special #JapaneseGP edition #WallpaperWednesday: https://t.co/fFyu4CPPo2 pic.twitter.com/YlyQvdJZGe

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 5, 2016

The cones are up already outside the #HaasF1 garage. Looking forward to welcoming Thursday's fans at #SuzukaCircuit. pic.twitter.com/QvPJVG9CAk

— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) October 6, 2016

Here we go, out of the pitlane and onto this legendary Suzuka track! #trackwalk #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/nmGasTyB4x

— Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) October 6, 2016

Press conference fun!
You know what it means? Name all 6 drivers (real names very much optional)#JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/YOXpG2Q43E

— Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) October 6, 2016

And @LewisHamilton was in this afternoon's @fia Press Conference.

Let's hear from him now…#F1 #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/x3anH3vPh5

— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) October 6, 2016

Set those reminders…#F1 #JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/6zJbOX0lSG

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 6, 2016

Time to turn in for the night now, but before we do that…here's our poster! #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/iV1TQdfER3

— Manor Racing (@ManorRacing) October 6, 2016

Remember Fernando & JB's 8-bit takeover from 2015? It wouldn't be the #JapaneseGP without a little visit to the 8-bit archives. Enjoy! pic.twitter.com/TMVRTtLvap

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 6, 2016

Suzuka is the only circuit that crosses itself & the only one that runs both clockwise & anti-clockwise #TrackStats #JapaneseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/0UGMqLczhd

— Honda Racing F1 (@HondaRacingF1) October 6, 2016

It's almost time ? Get warmed up by joining @HulkHulkenberg for a flying lap of Suzuka >> https://t.co/TJvObsOe3C #JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/P2CCyRi6cs

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 6, 2016

ONE HOUR TO GO! Suzuka, we're ready ?#FP1 #JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/CZr8WcekEl

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 7, 2016

Unique, challenging and technical. Suzuka, we're ready for you: https://t.co/Fpn3Q0tYJd #JapaneseGP #redseason pic.twitter.com/mOc7fXcZed

— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) October 7, 2016

Morning from Suzuka everyone!
One hour to go until #FP1, who's watching it with us?! #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/rXMh9seKUr

— Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) October 7, 2016

ICYMI: The #JapaneseGP U.S. broadcast schedule. #FP1 will stream live tonight on https://t.co/KuZzKTXMod and the @NBCSports app. pic.twitter.com/3NK97cmGjd

— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) October 7, 2016

Here's why Suzuka is a challenge from start to finish https://t.co/wsEBg4Cv9F #bbcf1 #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/fdIrgLksVE

— BBCF1 (@bbcf1) October 7, 2016

Family portrait. Ladies and gentleman, our class of 2016. #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/jzA0Up9W2T

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 7, 2016

LIVE COMMENTARY: Drivers hit the track for their first taste of Suzuka this weekend >> https://t.co/RzO6ZT0m53 #FP1 ?? #JapaneseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/nKD7Os6W96

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 7, 2016

Daniel Ricciardo gets straight to work in #FP1

Drying rack or aero rig? ?#FP1 ?? #JapaneseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/1KIMqBK6bC

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 7, 2016

Use #bbcf1

If you had one question for any F1 driver what would it be? https://t.co/wr5mZKoVJ4 #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/Iof42K4sIX

— BBCF1 (@bbcf1) October 7, 2016

Lewis Hamilton felt he had to make his own fun in the pre-race news conference… https://t.co/A8bMaPMljI #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/KcxkbX3gEV

— BBCF1 (@bbcf1) October 7, 2016

Going. Going. Gone… ?

Alonso has been off at Spoon Curve

He's broken the rear wing on his McLaren #FP1 ?? #JapaneseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/2k8cLs2rJO

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 7, 2016

Time for some halo action with @SChecoPerez #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/2C51XeDRGp

— Sahara Force India (@ForceIndiaF1) October 7, 2016

Our development driver @SantinoFerrucci is observing all the happenings in #FP1 from our garage. #HaasF1 ?? pic.twitter.com/0HSem7zQtY

— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) October 7, 2016

SPEED TRAP (1 HOUR): GRO, GUT, @HaasF1Team ???#FP1 ?? #JapaneseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/Q4uJaTBC9Y

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 7, 2016

GRO is off and into the tyres at Degner

"The brake doesn't brake?" ?#FP1 ?? #JapaneseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/48uF0S4obc

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 7, 2016

Halo, is it me you're looking for? ?

Sergio Perez is testing the halo today in #FP1
The Mexican currently sits P8 with a time of 1:34.767 pic.twitter.com/Hh5IFE6wXf

— Channel 4 F1® (@C4F1) October 7, 2016

WATCH: Early trouble in #FP1 for @alo_oficial in front of his adoring Japanese fans >> https://t.co/vmvgskTcgz ?? #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/X8Lb7Nzu4s

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 7, 2016

What's @danielricciardo testing here, @redbullracing?

A chip slicer? ?
Maybe a bike rack for Max's bicycle? ? pic.twitter.com/GenmNNmZlJ

— Channel 4 F1® (@C4F1) October 7, 2016

PROVISIONAL CLASSIFICATION (END OF #FP1) : First blood to ROS at Suzuka, edging out HAM by 0.215s #JapaneseGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/fG03iLQSGz

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 7, 2016

SPEED TRAP (END OF #FP1): Rosberg having it all his own way in first practice #JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/9hWFdBmHpU

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 7, 2016

WATCH: Grosjean tags the barriers after tyre lock-up in FP1 >> https://t.co/HDVw8DCt6D #JapaneseGP ?? #FP1 pic.twitter.com/L9A0URcAgS

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 7, 2016

Please leave the pit lane, we've got #FP2 to get started in just over 3️⃣0️⃣ minutes. #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/AJMstfwfjk

— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) October 7, 2016

Still early in #FP2, MAG testing track limits at the Hairpin… ?#JapaneseGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/Z80w9J4dSI

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 7, 2016

A smoky looking Mercedes pulls out of the pits…

"A lot of smoke coming out of the back," reports Rosberg #FP2 #JapaneseGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/J1nzCUum7d

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 7, 2016

KVY in a spin ? He rotates his Toro Rosso 360 degrees out of the final corner! But hangs on and continues #FP2 #JapaneseGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/4b3a9DIthd

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 7, 2016

FASTEST SECTORS (25 MINS): Vettel flying on the softs ? #FP2 #JapaneseGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/wxTOXjTvYF

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 7, 2016

VIRTUAL SAFETY CAR: Esteban Gutierrez has parked his Haas just before the Degners #JapaneseGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/D6ekcB0rhf

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 7, 2016

? "It feels like we're missing the front wing" – RAI

We can confirm it's definitely there Kimi! #FP2 #JapaneseGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/2Y4BW0kQ7x

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 7, 2016

PROVISIONAL CLASSIFICATION: ROS on ? in #FP2, RAI keeping Ferrari in touch in P3, 0.323s shy #JapaneseGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/1d5uZcsSyP

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 7, 2016

SPEED TRAP: @RenaultSportF1 = ???@ManorRacing = ???

#JapaneseGP ?? #FP2 pic.twitter.com/0jxndMFPnP

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 7, 2016

Dusk descending on Suzuka after another busy Friday. Might be our last dry day too! ???? #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/sUlbkVdOGV

— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) October 7, 2016

Feel the Gs of superquick Suzuka #F1 #JapanGP pic.twitter.com/Lu3EIahs0D

— Honda Racing F1 (@HondaRacingF1) October 7, 2016

Who'll claim pole in 2016?#F1 #JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/18cBcuiBTq

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 7, 2016

Q: "Is it possible in this day and age for a team to sabotage a driver?"

Friday's team press conference >> https://t.co/0620BJmr1R pic.twitter.com/3uyo1v4I3e

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 7, 2016

Can McLaren score their first points in Japan since reviving their Honda partnership? The drivers' thoughts >> https://t.co/FtamFDYliz pic.twitter.com/RSrIQmP3QI

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 7, 2016

There's talk of rain ☔️ You *really* don't want to miss #JapaneseGP qualifying… pic.twitter.com/7SLNDsCTHE

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 7, 2016

Clearing pit lane as we countdown to #FP3 at #Suzuka. #F1 ? pic.twitter.com/BMsNZA8yp3

— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) October 8, 2016

There appears to be a glitch in the Matrix… #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/ZrXUVslbGo

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 8, 2016

GUT in a spin! The Haas swaps ends at the Esses ?

A three point turn and he's back underway ?#FP3 ?? #JapaneseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/qEoDGEs2mW

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 8, 2016

FASTEST SECTORS: (35 MINS): The ❄️MAN making sure Mercedes don't have it all their own way in #FP3 #JapaneseGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/PaMI6OlKcr

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 8, 2016

SPEED TRAP (45 MINS): @ScuderiaFerrari = ? #FP3 #JapaneseGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/aaVTNjlPlJ

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 8, 2016

PROVISIONAL CLASSIFICATION (END OF #FP3): ROS on top… HAM in P7… @RenaultSportF1 looking strong ? #JapaneseGP ?? #FP3 pic.twitter.com/J0sLj753Wy

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 8, 2016

FIVE MINUTES UNTIL #QUALI ⏰

The rain is staying away, for now… #JapaneseGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/TtFQZ10Rob

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 8, 2016

It's another crucial #Quali Saturday and tension is mounting

Follow all the drama live here >> https://t.co/07JDjIDTFy#JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/yacM6W9qpy

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 8, 2016

SPEED TRAP (5 MINS): Knocked out in #Q1, but @ManorRacing still going strong ? #JapaneseGP ?? #Quali #F1 pic.twitter.com/6lCL17j48G

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 8, 2016

Late drama in #Q2! Sainz spins out of #Quali ? #JapaneseGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/hIfOAd0Nct

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 8, 2016

BREAKING: Nico Rosberg takes pole at the #JapaneseGP by 0.013 from teammate Lewis Hamilton #Quali pic.twitter.com/tfX6RDTu5w

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 8, 2016

PROVISIONAL CLASSIFICATION (END OF #QUALI): ROS on top, @ScuderiaFerrari beat out Red Bull #JapaneseGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/Tsqy0sCT5A

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 8, 2016

A hat-trick of poles for @nico_rosberg at Suzuka

2014, 2015, 2016 ? #JapaneseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/3GGWhLKn05

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 8, 2016

QUALIFYING REPORT: Rosberg edges out Hamilton in Suzuka thriller >> https://t.co/omfJv5GyBd #JapaneseGP ?? #Quali pic.twitter.com/CaWphoHneS

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 8, 2016

Welcoming a very distinguished visitor, who played a central role in the very first #JapaneseGP, to our hospitality! pic.twitter.com/RK3hS3LS1F

— Pirelli Motorsport (@pirellisport) October 8, 2016

MOST POLES (all-time)

68 – Schumacher
65 – Senna
57 – Hamilton
46 – Vettel
33 – Clark, Prost
32 – Mansell
30 – Rosberg#F1 #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/u3rStjjc6P

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 8, 2016

How do you sum up Suzuka in one word, @alo_oficial? Or maybe one sound…? ?#F1 #JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/CIa1qPpwMy

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 8, 2016

#JapaneseGP start times where you are… See you tomorrow ? pic.twitter.com/hZvZz7bzke

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 8, 2016

"Hats off to the team and to the drivers." @HaasF1Team celebrate best #F1 qualifying result to date >> https://t.co/cgmL5qr7um pic.twitter.com/Cudu1egQMd

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 8, 2016

POLE
2014 – ROS
2015 – ROS
2016 – ROS

WIN
2014 – HAM
2015 – HAM
2016 – ???#F1 #JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/FN1rmWwuYq

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 8, 2016

Here’s the low down on the fabulous Suzuka circuit in numbers #JapanGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/a3NxzKnscY

— Honda Racing F1 (@HondaRacingF1) October 8, 2016

Lights out times for the #JapaneseGP. You guys ready? #HaasF1 pic.twitter.com/28ALjBxLZ1

— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) October 8, 2016

Will anyone add to their tally? Will someone join this group? #F1 #JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/W9iiT2sGy7

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 8, 2016

Sum up Suzuka in one word. GO! #F1 #JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/QegIet0qMv

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 8, 2016

Look who joined Marcus and Felipe for the best 360° picture ? Our friend Kamui ? #ME9 #FN12 #JapaneseGP #F1 #JoinOurPassion pic.twitter.com/syrRYg5KJU

— Sauber F1 Team (@SauberF1Team) October 9, 2016

SPY: Standard FIA warning panel. Beware: wet track and… friendly ghosts? #RBspy ? pic.twitter.com/WXQZPoUJ3y

— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) October 9, 2016

Meanwhile, friend of the team @kazuki_info drops by the garage for a catch up #JapaneseGP #F1 #WeAreRacing pic.twitter.com/d8M1O2DcOa

— WILLIAMS RACING (@WilliamsRacing) October 9, 2016

10 minutes to go until race start! #JapaneseGP #F1 #JoinOurPassion #ME9 #FN12 pic.twitter.com/lxnyqFTxXW

— Sauber F1 Team (@SauberF1Team) October 9, 2016

The drivers stand tall for the Japanese national anthem @ValtteriBottas @MassaFelipe19 #JapaneseGP #WeAreRacing pic.twitter.com/v9hFl0r5bH

— WILLIAMS RACING (@WilliamsRacing) October 9, 2016

LIGHTS OUT = 5️⃣ MINS

8️⃣ of the current #F1 grid have stood on the #JapaneseGP podium…

Will we see a new name added to the list today? pic.twitter.com/8ekLQJR8Ov

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️
⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️

LIGHTS OUT! HAM bogs down off the grid!

ROS leads the #JapaneseGP, PER up to P3 #F1 pic.twitter.com/reubHaSGbQ

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

LAP 2/53

1 ROS
2 VES
3 PER
4 VET
5 RIC
6 HUL
7 RAI
8 HAM ?
9 GRO
10 GUT#JapaneseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/qbjyeP8373

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

LAP 3/53: Vettel powers past Perez and snatches P3 ???

The Ferrari man is on a charge early in the #JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/TG84Sz1PBg

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

PROVISIONAL CLASSIFICATION: Here's how we stand in Suzuka on lap four… #JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/tBj5TpbqfF

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

It's been a tough start to the #JapaneseGP for Lewis Hamilton

LIVE commentary and timings right here >> https://t.co/rY8QCVqKtw ?? pic.twitter.com/nYXEToGKnL

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

LAP 7/53: HUL with his mirrors full of HAM's Mercedes

The ?? can't get past at 130R, but makes a move stick into Turn 1

P7 ? #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/gqNNhiRBRD

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

LAP 9/53: RAI ?

The Finn runs wide at Degner… a lucky escape for Kimi#JapaneseGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/4OYN3Ngwvl

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

LAP 10/53:

All eyes on the battle for P4 ??

4 PER
5 RIC
6 RAI
7 HAM#JapaneseGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/7srCt3C5vH

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

FASTEST LAPS: The top three overall are well clear of the rest so far on the clock ⏱ #JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/lkKXPjJKdg

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

LAP 12/53:

Both Red Bulls in the pits at once. Brave move @redbullracing #JapaneseGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/XhQbc31N9v

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

LAP 13/53

ROS pits, HAM leads… Hammertime? ⚒#JapaneseGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/JoirRINCuc

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

SPEED TRAP

RIC pushing hard to bridge the gap after a slow start at Suzuka #JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/70dMyLtHKq

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

LAP 15/53

RAI passes both PER and PAL in one move! ?

P8 for the Finn ?#JapaneseGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/34VSS0jY1D

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

LAP 16/53

HAM (figuratively) on ? after that stop!

He dispatches MAS, RIC and then BOT for P4 ?#JapaneseGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/yuAFbK4Koo

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

LAP 19/53

No time to relax ?? ROS clocks a new fastest lap of the race to extend his lead ?#JapaneseGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/xxGE6hgPjD

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

FASTEST SECTORS:

Vettel really means business today

He's hunting down VES for P2#JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/eFhhupIVZB

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

LAP 20/53

GUT's Haas pointing backwards at the chicane #JapaneseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/NR7hymF6yH

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

LAP 22/53

HUL sweeps around the outside of BOT at the chicane ?

? "See you later" – @HulkHulkenberg ?#JapaneseGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/8yQxoLQm7M

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

LAP CHART (AFTER 23 LAPS)

ROS = ?

Everyone else = ?#JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/CBOl9tOLho

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

LAP 27/53

Massa and Sainz wheel to wheel into Turn 1!

The Spaniard just hangs on to P10 #JapaneseGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/9TkV2ep4Wa

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

FASTEST PIT STOP: Williams have dominated so far in 2016 – and there's no change today #JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/pNgT3JDIeB

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

LAP 31/53

VET: "It's ridiculous. I lost a second for nothing. ****!" ?

Vettel = ? And HAM is catching him…#JapaneseGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/ASTR7MvyR0

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

LAP 34/53

RIC pits… but there's a problem with the front right! ?

That'll be a relief for RAI and Ferrari #jJapaneseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/DiCrHaDlv8

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

FASTEST LAPS

❄️?️?️?️ = ?#JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/eikKX5NtJD

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

LAP 36/53

HAM's mirrors full of Ferrari red…

Vettel flying on the 'quali' softs ?#JapaneseGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/570Q2bRH6T

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

LAP 38/53 – TOP 10

1 ROS
2 VES
3 HAM ?
4 VET ?
5 RAI
6 RIC
7 PER
8 HUL
9 MAS
10 BOT#JapaneseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/1AT7uhrek5

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

SPEED TRAP: Vettel (P4) really pushing hard for a podium spot as he battles HAM (P3) #JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/mBnYqEVe0o

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

LAP 43/53

10 laps to go for Rosberg, 5.2s clear of Verstappen #JapaneseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/huFhBcyrsM

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

FASTEST SECTORS: HAM (P3) and VET (P4) fastest on the clock ⏰ #JapaneseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/bOeAKC1lYK

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

LAP 46/53

More drama to come at Suzuka!

Hamilton is catching Verstappen… he's just 0.9s behind#JapaneseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/6aXG5D1J1P

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

LAP 48/53

Just 1️⃣ SECOND covers the battle for P2 ?

Can VES hold off HAM? #JapaneseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/eVBXxtXKwG

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

LAP 49/53

All eyes on the fight for second at Suzuka ?#JapaneseGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/bCTFJmgX7E

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

LAP 51/53

ROS cruising home in P1 = ??#JapaneseGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/kkyd9atd96

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

LAP 52/3

Hamilton throws his Mercedes around the outside of VES at the chicane

HAM: "Max moved under braking" ?#JapaneseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/XtO3FXE7Qu

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

BREAKING: Nico Rosberg wins the #JapaneseGP from Max Verstappen (P2) and Lewis Hamilton (P3), to move 33 points clear in the title race #F1 pic.twitter.com/924F4Tpf3W

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

BREAKING: @MercedesAMGF1 have clinched the 2016 constructors' championship #F1 #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/FyTzE0dYEZ

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

? TOP 10 ?

1 ROS ?
2 VES
3 HAM
4 VET
5 RAI
6 RIC
7 PER
8 HUL
9 MAS
10 BOT#JapaneseGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/dieO2fg11s

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

PROVISIONAL CLASSIFICATION: ROS wins the #JapaneseGP, VES and HAM complete the podium! #F1 pic.twitter.com/eXS0FRdpf9

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

ROS: "Harooo!" ? @nico_rosberg #JapaneseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/ikA3VeZwVm

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

? #JAPANESEGP LAP CHART ?

ROS = ??#F1 pic.twitter.com/NYba1ZNaD9

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

UPDATED DRIVERS' STANDINGS

ROS ↔️ HAM = 33 points

VES ↔️ VET = 0 points

Races left = ?? ?? ?? ??#JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/QlgVXAQqJG

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

GAINS AND LOSSES #JAPANESEGP ??

VET, RAI and MAS = ? #F1 pic.twitter.com/h8iPYRWqU0

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

It’s never as easy as just 1-2-3! Congratulations to @MercedesAMGF1 on #TheTriple! https://t.co/75CyspzYrG pic.twitter.com/z8XPuB7ClZ

— Pirelli Motorsport (@pirellisport) October 9, 2016

For the first time this season, Sebastian Vettel takes home the DHL Fastest Lap Award #JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/SaJlG3OqFD

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

Mercedes lodge protest over Verstappen's defence against Hamilton. More to follow #JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/OAULwaaxHR

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

There is simply no stopping @WilliamsRacing when it comes to the DHL Fastest Pit Stop Award. This is their 13th of the season ? pic.twitter.com/gP4lywbUfr

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

With 23, @nico_rosberg now has the same number of #F1 wins as three-time world champion Nelson Piquet #JapaneseGP #F1FastFact pic.twitter.com/1Dee8tck7t

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

#F1 #JapaneseGP read our race full report: strategies, data, numbers and more! https://t.co/eHNsFTuwq4 pic.twitter.com/N6PwvMxdiW

— Pirelli Motorsport (@pirellisport) October 9, 2016

For only the 7th time in #F1 history, every car was still running at the chequered flag

More #JapaneseGP stats >> https://t.co/O5jwL6d98J pic.twitter.com/tKHDFWZsbE

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

Mercedes are constructors' champions – but the race behind them is still on…#F1 #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/94aBmZQwAf

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

Not the result he wanted but @LewisHamilton still joined a very exclusive club today at the #JapaneseGP ? pic.twitter.com/IYL6UMrsHn

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

Farewell Asia ?? ?? ?? Packing our trunk and heading home for a well-earned break, before we tackle The Americas! ?? ?? ?? pic.twitter.com/leI1ECr5wc

— Manor Racing (@ManorRacing) October 9, 2016

So farewell to #Suzuka, as the sun sets in the land of the rising sun. See you next year! #F1 pic.twitter.com/U8IpDnM9sJ

— Pirelli Motorsport (@pirellisport) October 9, 2016

ありがとう鈴鹿。ありがとう日本!#F1 #TheTriple #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/wFcLalpWwk

— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) October 9, 2016

??? Three in a row for @MercedesAMGF1. Only one way to celebrate ? pic.twitter.com/0LlEMjtFIN

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

#TheTriple. Congrats to @MercedesAMGF1 on three #F1 Constructors World Championships in a row! Well done from IWC! #IWCracing pic.twitter.com/13kdkBplYM

— IWC Watches (@IWC) October 9, 2016

Time for a Brackley and Brixworth sign off!!

2016 CONSTRUCTORS' WORLD CHAMPIONS, BABY!!!!!!#F1 #TheTriple #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/8rU7Y8ewut

— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) October 9, 2016

F1カレンダーの中で、最も素晴らしいサーキットの一つである鈴鹿で達成できました!!#TheTriple #JapaneseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/Wgr7eVtfc5

— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) October 9, 2016

3️⃣3️⃣ point gap
4️⃣ races remaining

Can Hamilton hit back?#F1 pic.twitter.com/6llnGZnrF6

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016

?? OCTOBER 10, 2010: @rubarrichello becomes the first #F1 driver to reach 300 starts. He's still top of the all-time list… ? ⬇️ #OnThisDay pic.twitter.com/1teCAwEGpF

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 10, 2016

Races remaining:
23 Oct – US
30 Oct – Mexico
13 Nov – Brazil
27 Nov – Abu Dhabi

Does Rosberg have one hand on the trophy…? #F1 pic.twitter.com/XmsshbnICF

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 9, 2016