Japanese Grand Prix
Round 4 · Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan
2024-04-07
Winner: Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Who won the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix?
The 2024 Japanese Grand Prix was won by Max Verstappen driving for Red Bull, starting from pole position. Sergio Pérez finished second, +12.535 behind, with Carlos Sainz completing the podium. Max Verstappen also set the fastest lap of the race at 1:33.706. It was an attrition-heavy race with 11 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 4 of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan. Kevin Magnussen was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 5 positions from P18 to finish P13.
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Race Results
Qualifying
| Pos | Driver | Q1 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | 1:28.866 |
| 2 | Sergio Pérez | 1:29.303 |
| 3 | Lando Norris | 1:29.536 |
| 4 | Carlos Sainz | 1:29.513 |
| 5 | Fernando Alonso | 1:29.254 |
| 6 | Oscar Piastri | 1:29.425 |
| 7 | Lewis Hamilton | 1:29.661 |
| 8 | Charles Leclerc | 1:29.338 |
| 9 | George Russell | 1:29.799 |
| 10 | Yuki Tsunoda | 1:29.775 |
| 11 | Daniel Ricciardo | 1:29.727 |
| 12 | Nico Hülkenberg | 1:29.821 |
| 13 | Valtteri Bottas | 1:29.602 |
| 14 | Alexander Albon | 1:29.963 |
| 15 | Esteban Ocon | 1:29.811 |
| 16 | Lance Stroll | 1:30.024 |
| 17 | Pierre Gasly | 1:30.119 |
| 18 | Kevin Magnussen | 1:30.131 |
| 19 | Logan Sargeant | 1:30.139 |
| 20 | Guanyu Zhou | 1:30.143 |
Pit Stop Strategy
Position Changes
Lap Positions (Top 5)
| Driver | L5 | L10 | L15 | L20 | L25 | L30 | L35 | L40 | L45 | L50 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verstappen | P1 | P1 | P1 | P2 | P1 | P1 | P2 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 |
| Pérez | P2 | P2 | P2 | P4 | P3 | P2 | P4 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 |
| Sainz | P4 | P4 | P3 | P6 | P5 | P3 | P1 | P5 | P4 | P3 | P3 |
| Leclerc | P7 | P7 | P4 | P1 | P2 | P6 | P3 | P3 | P3 | P4 | P4 |
| Norris | P3 | P3 | P7 | P3 | P4 | P7 | P5 | P4 | P5 | P5 | P5 |