Japanese Grand Prix: Key figures
A look at the Japanese Grand Prix, a legendary event on the calendar.
1: The first Japanese Grand Prix was held in 1976. It was won by Mario Andretti.
2: Usually, the Japanese Grand Prix takes place at the end of the championship. This is the second time, since 2024, that the race is held at the beginning of the season, in April.
3: Record for consecutive wins by Michael Schumacher between 2000 and 2002, a feat Max Verstappen matched in 2024.
4: The record for fastest laps in the Japanese Grand Prix is shared by Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton.
6: This is the record for most wins at the Japanese Grand Prix. It is held by Michael Schumacher.
8: Record for pole positions at the Japanese Grand Prix. This one also belongs to Michael Schumacher.
9: This is the podium record, and guess who holds it… Still the Red Baron.
16: This is, to date, the greatest comeback by a Japanese Grand Prix winner. In 2005, driving for McLaren Mercedes, Kimi Räikkönen snatched victory on the final lap after starting 17th. It remains his only win at this circuit.
5.807 km: This is the length of the Japanese track. It has only been modified three times in its history.
33: Out of 37 editions of the Japanese Grand Prix, 33 were held at Suzuka and 4 at Fuji.
38: In 2024, this marks the 38th edition of the Japanese Grand Prix.
53: The number of laps to complete at Suzuka to cover the required 305 km race distance.
130(R): This is the name of a famous corner at the Suzuka circuit.
1962: The year the Suzuka circuit was inaugurated.
1976: The date of the first Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, held at Fuji.
