Japan 2017
Round 16 • October 8, 2017
Circuit
Suzuka
Suzuka becomes the stage for a masterclass in precision as Lewis Hamilton skillfully navigates the demanding circuit amid mounting pressure from his title rival, Sebastian Vettel. The historic track, with its serpentine curves and high-speed straights, sets the scene for a strategic showdown where every decision counts. Amidst the tension, an unexpected twist in the championship narrative captures the hearts of fans worldwide.
Max Verstappen
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Hamilton | 1:27:31.194 | 25 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | +1.211 | 18 |
| 3 | Daniel Ricciardo | +9.679 | 15 |
| 4 | Valtteri Bottas | +10.580 | 12 |
| 5 | Kimi Raikkonen | +32.622 | 10 |
| 6 | Esteban Ocon | +1:07.788 | 8 |
| 7 | Sergio Perez | +1:11.424 | 6 |
| 8 | Kevin Magnussen | +1:28.953 | 4 |
| 9 | Romain Grosjean | +1:29.883 | 2 |
| 10 | Felipe Massa | +1 lap | 1 |
| 11 | Fernando Alonso | +1 lap | 0 |
| 12 | Jolyon Palmer | +1 lap | 0 |
| 13 | Pierre Gasly | +1 lap | 0 |
| 14 | Stoffel Vandoorne | +1 lap | 0 |
| 15 | Pascal Wehrlein | +2 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Hamilton | 1:29.047 | 1:27.819 | 1:27.319 |
| 2 | Valtteri Bottas | 1:29.332 | 1:28.543 | 1:27.651 |
| 3 | Sebastian Vettel | 1:29.352 | 1:28.225 | 1:27.791 |
| 4 | Daniel Ricciardo | 1:29.475 | 1:28.935 | 1:28.306 |
| 5 | Max Verstappen | 1:29.181 | 1:28.747 | 1:28.332 |
| 6 | Kimi Raikkonen | 1:29.163 | 1:29.079 | 1:28.498 |
| 7 | Esteban Ocon | 1:30.115 | 1:29.199 | 1:29.111 |
| 8 | Sergio Perez | 1:29.696 | 1:29.343 | 1:29.260 |
| 9 | Felipe Massa | 1:30.352 | 1:29.687 | 1:29.480 |
| 10 | Fernando Alonso | 1:30.525 | 1:29.749 | 1:30.687 |
| 11 | Stoffel Vandoorne | 1:30.654 | 1:29.778 | - |
| 12 | Nico Hulkenberg | 1:30.252 | 1:29.879 | - |
| 13 | Kevin Magnussen | 1:30.774 | 1:29.972 | - |
| 14 | Jolyon Palmer | 1:30.516 | 1:30.022 | - |
| 15 | Carlos Sainz Jr | 1:30.565 | 1:30.413 | - |
| 16 | Romain Grosjean | 1:30.849 | - | - |
| 17 | Pierre Gasly | 1:31.317 | - | - |
| 18 | Lance Stroll | 1:31.409 | - | - |
| 19 | Marcus Ericsson | 1:31.597 | - | - |
| 20 | Pascal Wehrlein | 1:31.885 | - | - |