Japan 1990
Round 15 • October 21, 1990
Circuit
Suzuka
The 1990 Japan Grand Prix at Suzuka is etched in history as a crucible of rivalry and high-stakes drama. The tension between Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost reaches its zenith, as every twist and turn of the circuit becomes a battleground for championship glory. An infamous first-corner clash sets the stage for an unforgettable showdown, leaving fans on the edge of their seats and the title fight shrouded in controversy.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelson Piquet | 1:34:36.824 | 9 |
| 2 | Roberto Moreno | +7.223 | 6 |
| 3 | Aguri Suzuki | +22.469 | 4 |
| 4 | Riccardo Patrese | +36.258 | 3 |
| 5 | Thierry Boutsen | +46.884 | 2 |
| 6 | Satoru Nakajima | +1:12.350 | 1 |
| 7 | Nicola Larini | +1 lap | 0 |
| 8 | Pierluigi Martini | +1 lap | 0 |
| 9 | Alex Caffi | +1 lap | 0 |
| 10 | Philippe Alliot | +1 lap | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayrton Senna | - | - | - |
| 2 | Alain Prost | - | - | - |
| 3 | Nigel Mansell | - | - | - |
| 4 | Gerhard Berger | - | - | - |
| 5 | Thierry Boutsen | - | - | - |
| 6 | Nelson Piquet | - | - | - |
| 7 | Jean Alesi | - | - | - |
| 8 | Riccardo Patrese | - | - | - |
| 9 | Roberto Moreno | - | - | - |
| 10 | Aguri Suzuki | - | - | - |
| 11 | Pierluigi Martini | - | - | - |
| 12 | Derek Warwick | - | - | - |
| 13 | Ivan Capelli | - | - | - |
| 14 | Satoru Nakajima | - | - | - |
| 15 | Johnny Herbert | - | - | - |
| 16 | Mauricio Gugelmin | - | - | - |
| 17 | Eric Bernard | - | - | - |
| 18 | Nicola Larini | - | - | - |
| 19 | Emanuele Pirro | - | - | - |
| 20 | Gianni Morbidelli | - | - | - |