Japan 2016
Round 17 • October 9, 2016
Circuit
Suzuka
The 2016 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka unfolds as a pivotal moment in the championship saga, where Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton's fierce rivalry reaches new heights. With precision and poise, Rosberg seeks to solidify his lead, while Hamilton battles both car and conditions in a relentless pursuit. As strategy and skill collide on this legendary circuit, every corner holds the potential for a twist in the title chase.
Max Verstappen
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nico Rosberg | 1:26:43.333 | 25 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | +4.978 | 18 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | +5.776 | 15 |
| 4 | Sebastian Vettel | +20.269 | 12 |
| 5 | Kimi Raikkonen | +28.370 | 10 |
| 6 | Daniel Ricciardo | +33.941 | 8 |
| 7 | Sergio Perez | +57.495 | 6 |
| 8 | Nico Hulkenberg | +59.177 | 4 |
| 9 | Felipe Massa | +1:37.763 | 2 |
| 10 | Valtteri Bottas | +1:38.323 | 1 |
| 11 | Romain Grosjean | +1:39.254 | 0 |
| 12 | Jolyon Palmer | +1 lap | 0 |
| 13 | Daniil Kvyat | +1 lap | 0 |
| 14 | Kevin Magnussen | +1 lap | 0 |
| 15 | Marcus Ericsson | +1 lap | 0 |
| 16 | Fernando Alonso | +1 lap | 0 |
| 17 | Carlos Sainz Jr | +1 lap | 0 |
| 18 | Jenson Button | +1 lap | 0 |
| 19 | Felipe Nasr | +1 lap | 0 |
| 20 | Esteban Gutierrez | +1 lap | 0 |
| 21 | Esteban Ocon | +1 lap | 0 |
| 22 | Pascal Wehrlein | +1 lap | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nico Rosberg | 1:31.858 | 1:30.714 | 1:30.647 |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | 1:32.218 | 1:31.129 | 1:30.660 |
| 3 | Kimi Raikkonen | 1:31.674 | 1:31.406 | 1:30.949 |
| 4 | Sebastian Vettel | 1:31.659 | 1:31.227 | 1:31.028 |
| 5 | Max Verstappen | 1:32.487 | 1:31.489 | 1:31.178 |
| 6 | Daniel Ricciardo | 1:32.538 | 1:31.719 | 1:31.240 |
| 7 | Sergio Perez | 1:32.682 | 1:32.237 | 1:31.961 |
| 8 | Romain Grosjean | 1:32.458 | 1:32.176 | 1:31.961 |
| 9 | Nico Hulkenberg | 1:32.448 | 1:32.200 | 1:32.142 |
| 10 | Esteban Gutierrez | 1:32.620 | 1:32.155 | 1:32.547 |
| 11 | Valtteri Bottas | 1:32.383 | 1:32.315 | - |
| 12 | Felipe Massa | 1:32.562 | 1:32.380 | - |
| 13 | Daniil Kvyat | 1:32.645 | 1:32.623 | - |
| 14 | Carlos Sainz Jr | 1:32.789 | 1:32.685 | - |
| 15 | Fernando Alonso | 1:32.819 | 1:32.689 | - |
| 16 | Jolyon Palmer | 1:32.796 | 1:32.807 | - |
| 17 | Jenson Button | 1:32.851 | - | - |
| 18 | Kevin Magnussen | 1:33.023 | - | - |
| 19 | Marcus Ericsson | 1:33.222 | - | - |
| 20 | Felipe Nasr | 1:33.332 | - | - |