Formula 1 World ChampionshipJapan Grand Prix — Race
Suzuka International Racing Course, Suzuka
FinishedJapan Grand Prix weekend
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RaceThis session
1st PracticeOct 9, 2020, 4:00 AM2nd PracticeOct 9, 2020, 8:00 AM3rd PracticeOct 10, 2020, 6:00 AM1st QualifyingOct 11, 2020, 4:00 AM2nd QualifyingOct 11, 2020, 4:20 AM3rd QualifyingOct 11, 2020, 4:40 AMRaceOct 11, 2020, 8:10 AM1st PracticeOct 8, 2021, 2:30 AM2nd PracticeOct 8, 2021, 6:00 AM3rd PracticeOct 9, 2021, 3:00 AM1st QualifyingOct 9, 2021, 6:00 AM2nd QualifyingOct 9, 2021, 6:20 AM3rd QualifyingOct 9, 2021, 6:40 AMRaceOct 10, 2021, 5:00 AM1st PracticeFinished2nd PracticeFinished3rd PracticeFinished1st QualifyingFinished2nd QualifyingFinished3rd QualifyingFinishedRaceFinished1st PracticeFinished2nd PracticeFinished3rd PracticeFinished1st QualifyingFinished2nd QualifyingFinished3rd QualifyingFinishedRaceFinished1st PracticeFinished2nd PracticeFinished3rd PracticeFinished1st QualifyingFinished2nd QualifyingFinished3rd QualifyingFinishedRaceFinished1st PracticeFinished2nd PracticeFinished3rd PracticeFinished1st QualifyingFinished2nd QualifyingFinished3rd QualifyingFinishedRaceFinishedStarting grid
| Grid | Driver |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Sebastian Vettel (VET) |
| 2 |  Charles Leclerc (LEC) |
| 3 |  Valtteri Bottas (BOT) |
| 4 |  Lewis Hamilton (HAM) |
| 5 |  Max Verstappen (VER) |
| 6 |  Alexander Albon (ALB) |
| 7 |  Carlos Sainz Jr (SAI) |
| 8 |  Lando Norris (NOR) |
| 9 |  Pierre Gasly (GAS) |
| 10 |  Romain Grosjean (GRO) |
| 11 |  Antonio Giovinazzi (GIO) |
| 12 |  Lance Stroll (STR) |
| 13 |  Kimi Raikkonen (RAI) |
| 14 |  Daniil Kvyat (KVY) |
| 15 |  Nico Hulkenberg (HUL) |
| 16 |  Daniel Ricciardo (RIC) |
| 17 |  Sergio Perez (PER) |
| 18 |  George Russell (RUS) |
| 19 |  Kevin Magnussen (MAG) |
| 20 |  Robert Kubica (KUB) |
Session results
| # | Driver | Time / Gap | Laps | Grid | Pits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Max Verstappen (VER) | DNF | 14 | 5 | 1 |
| 1 | Valtteri Bottas (BOT) | 1:21:46.755 | 52 | 3 | 2 |
| 2 | Sebastian Vettel (VET) | +13.343 | 52 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton (HAM) | +13.858 | 52 | 4 | 2 |
| 4 | Alexander Albon (ALB) | +59.537 | 52 | 6 | 2 |
| 5 | Carlos Sainz Jr (SAI) | +69.101 | 52 | 7 | 1 |
| 6 | Daniel Ricciardo (RIC) | 1 Lap | 51 | 16 | 1 |
| 7 | Charles Leclerc (LEC) | 1 Lap | 51 | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Pierre Gasly (GAS) | 1 Lap | 51 | 9 | 1 |
| 9 | Sergio Perez (PER) | 1 Lap | 51 | 17 | 2 |
| 10 | Nico Hulkenberg (HUL) | 1 Lap | 51 | 15 | 1 |
| 11 | Lance Stroll (STR) | 1 Lap | 51 | 12 | 1 |
| 12 | Daniil Kvyat (KVY) | 1 Lap | 51 | 14 | 1 |
| 13 | Lando Norris (NOR) | 1 Lap | 51 | 8 | 2 |
| 14 | Kimi Raikkonen (RAI) | 1 Lap | 51 | 13 | 2 |
| 15 | Romain Grosjean (GRO) | 1 Lap | 51 | 10 | 1 |
| 16 | Antonio Giovinazzi (GIO) | 1 Lap | 51 | 11 | 2 |
| 17 | Kevin Magnussen (MAG) | 1 Lap | 51 | 19 | 2 |
| 18 | George Russell (RUS) | 2 Laps | 50 | 18 | 1 |
| 19 | Robert Kubica (KUB) | 2 Laps | 50 | 20 | 2 |
Fastest lap: Lewis Hamilton — 1:30.983
Race dynamics — gap to leader
Drivers' Championship
| # | Driver | Wins | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Andrea Kimi Antonelli | 6 | 242 |
| 2 | George Russell | 2 | 183 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 1 | 183 |
| 4 | Lando Norris | 2 | 159 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 1 | 155 |
| 6 | Max Verstappen | 0 | 112 |
| 7 |  Oscar Piastri | 0 | 104 |
| 8 |  Isack Hadjar | 0 | 68 |
| 9 |  Liam Lawson | 0 | 49 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 0 | 44 |
Frequently asked questions
Who won the Japan Grand Prix Race session?+
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes-AMG Petronas) finished 1st.