
Japan 2023
Round 16 • September 24, 2023
Circuit
Suzuka
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At Suzuka, the 2023 championship narrative takes an exhilarating twist as Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc engage in an electrifying duel that tests the limits of skill and strategy. The iconic circuit's treacherous esses and 130R become the stage for daring overtakes, while unexpected mechanical woes shake up the hierarchy. With the tension palpable and every corner laden with peril, this race is a testament to F1 drama at its finest.
Oscar Piastri
28.2% of votes
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | 1:30:58.421 | 26 |
| 2 | Lando Norris | +19.387 | 18 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | +36.494 | 15 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | +43.998 | 12 |
| 5 | Lewis Hamilton | +49.376 | 10 |
| 6 | Carlos Sainz Jr | +50.221 | 8 |
| 7 | George Russell | +57.659 | 6 |
| 8 | Fernando Alonso | +1:14.725 | 4 |
| 9 | Esteban Ocon | +1:19.678 | 2 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | +1:23.155 | 1 |
| 11 | Liam Lawson | +1 lap | 0 |
| 12 | Yuki Tsunoda | +1 lap | 0 |
| 13 | Guanyu Zhou | +1 lap | 0 |
| 14 | Nico Hulkenberg | +1 lap | 0 |
| 15 | Kevin Magnussen | +1 lap | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | 1:29.878 | 1:29.964 | 1:28.877 |
| 2 | Oscar Piastri | 1:30.439 | 1:30.122 | 1:29.458 |
| 3 | Lando Norris | 1:30.063 | 1:30.296 | 1:29.493 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | 1:30.393 | 1:29.940 | 1:29.542 |
| 5 | Sergio Perez | 1:30.652 | 1:29.965 | 1:29.650 |
| 6 | Carlos Sainz Jr | 1:30.651 | 1:30.067 | 1:29.850 |
| 7 | Lewis Hamilton | 1:30.811 | 1:30.040 | 1:29.908 |
| 8 | George Russell | 1:30.811 | 1:30.268 | 1:30.219 |
| 9 | Yuki Tsunoda | 1:30.733 | 1:30.204 | 1:30.303 |
| 10 | Fernando Alonso | 1:30.971 | 1:30.465 | 1:30.560 |
| 11 | Liam Lawson | 1:30.425 | 1:30.508 | - |
| 12 | Pierre Gasly | 1:30.843 | 1:30.509 | - |
| 13 | Alexander Albon | 1:30.941 | 1:30.537 | - |
| 14 | Esteban Ocon | 1:30.960 | 1:30.586 | - |
| 15 | Kevin Magnussen | 1:30.976 | 1:30.665 | - |
| 16 | Valtteri Bottas | 1:31.049 | - | - |
| 17 | Lance Stroll | 1:31.181 | - | - |
| 18 | Nico Hulkenberg | 1:31.299 | - | - |
| 19 | Guanyu Zhou | 1:31.398 | - | - |