The Suzuka Circuit, famously called the Japanese Grand Prix, is less than a week away. It is 5.8 km long and witnesses many majestic moments every year. The Grand Prix is one of the oldest grand prix and takes place in bright sunlight. It all began in 1976, when it hosted its first-ever F1 Grand Prix, and this year is going to be its 37th Japanese Grand Prix. So, let’s take a look at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix Winners List.
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Japanese Grand Prix Winners List
Year | Racer | Constructor |
1976 | Mario Andretti | Lotus-Ford |
1977 | James Hunt | McLaren-Ford |
1987 | Gerhard Berger | Ferrari |
1988 | Ayrton Senna | McLaren-Honda |
1989 | Alessandro Nannini | Benetton-Ford |
1990 | Nelson Piquet | Benetton-Ford |
1991 | Gerhard Berger | McLaren-Honda |
1992 | Riccardo Patrese | Williams-Renault |
1993 | Ayrton Senna | McLaren-Ford |
1994 | Damon Hill | Williams-Renault |
1995 | Michael Schumacher | Benetton-Renault |
1996 | Damon Hill | Williams-Renault |
1997 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari |
1998 | Mika Hakkinen | McLaren-Mercedes |
1999 | Mika Hakkinen | McLaren-Mercedes |
2000 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari |
2001 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari |
2002 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari |
2003 | Rubens Barrichello | Ferrari |
2004 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari |
2005 | Kimi Raikkonen | McLaren-Mercedes |
2006 | Fernando Alonso | Renault |
2007 | Lewis Hamilton | McLaren-Mercedes |
2008 | Fernando Alonso | Renault |
2009 | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull-Renault |
2010 | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull-Renault |
2011 | Jenson Button | McLaren-Mercedes |
2012 | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull-Renault |
2013 | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull-Renault |
2014 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
2015 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
2016 | Nico Rosberg | Mercedes |
2017 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
2018 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
2019 | Valtteri Bottas | Mercedes |
2022 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull-RBPT |
There were no races in the years 2020 and 2021, due to COVID-19. Also from 1978 to 1986, there were no races as it was excluded from the calendar.
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Drivers to win the Japanese Grand Prix most times
Racer | Wins | Years |
Michael Suhumacher | 6 | 1995, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004 |
Lewis Hamilton | 5 | 2007, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018 |
Sebastian Vettel | 4 | 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013 |
Gerhard Berger | 2 | 1987, 1991 |
Ayrton Senna | 2 | 1988, 1993 |
Damon Hill | 2 | 1994, 1996 |
Mika Hakkinen | 2 | 1998, 1999 |
Fernando Alonso | 2 | 2006, 2008 |
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Constructors to win the Japanese Grand Prix most times
Constructor | Wins | Years |
McLaren | 9 | 1977, 1988, 1991, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2005, 2007, 2011 |
Ferrari | 7 | 1987, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
Mercedes | 6 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
Red Bull | 5 | 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2022 |
Benetton | 3 | 1989, 1999, 1995 |
Williams | 3 | 1992, 1994, 1996 |
Renault | 2 | 2006, 2008 |
Lotus | 1 | 1976 |
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