Japan 2003
Round 16 • October 12, 2003
Circuit
Suzuka
The 2003 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka serves as a stage for high-stakes drama as Michael Schumacher seeks to secure his sixth world title amidst fierce competition. The iconic figure faces an uphill battle in tricky conditions, with rivals pushing the limits to thwart his championship quest. Meanwhile, Suzuka's legendary figure-eight layout amplifies tension, as strategic maneuvers and tire gambles play a crucial role in shaping the season's finale.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rubens Barrichello | 1:25:11.743 | 10 |
| 2 | Kimi Raikkonen | +11.085 | 8 |
| 3 | David Coulthard | +11.614 | 6 |
| 4 | Jenson Button | +33.106 | 5 |
| 5 | Jarno Trulli | +34.269 | 4 |
| 6 | Takuma Sato | +51.692 | 3 |
| 7 | Cristiano Da Matta | +56.794 | 2 |
| 8 | Michael Schumacher | +59.487 | 1 |
| 9 | Nick Heidfeld | +1:00.159 | 0 |
| 10 | Olivier Panis | +1:01.844 | 0 |
| 11 | Mark Webber | +1:11.005 | 0 |
| 12 | Ralf Schumacher | +1 lap | 0 |
| 13 | Justin Wilson | +1 lap | 0 |
| 14 | Ralph Firman | +2 laps | 0 |
| 15 | Jos Verstappen | +2 laps | 0 |
| 16 | Nicolas Kiesa | +3 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rubens Barrichello | - | - | - |
| 2 | Juan Pablo Montoya | - | - | - |
| 3 | Cristiano Da Matta | - | - | - |
| 4 | Olivier Panis | - | - | - |
| 5 | Fernando Alonso | - | - | - |
| 6 | Mark Webber | - | - | - |
| 7 | David Coulthard | - | - | - |
| 8 | Kimi Raikkonen | - | - | - |
| 9 | Jenson Button | - | - | - |
| 10 | Justin Wilson | - | - | - |
| 11 | Nick Heidfeld | - | - | - |
| 12 | Heinz Harald Frentzen | - | - | - |
| 13 | Takuma Sato | - | - | - |
| 14 | Michael Schumacher | - | - | - |
| 15 | Ralph Firman | - | - | - |
| 16 | Giancarlo Fisichella | - | - | - |
| 17 | Jos Verstappen | - | - | - |
| 18 | Nicolas Kiesa | - | - | - |
| 19 | Ralf Schumacher | - | - | - |
| 20 | Jarno Trulli | - | - | - |