Japanese Grand Prix

Round 15 · Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan

1989-10-22

Winner: Alessandro Nannini (Benetton)

Alessandro Nannini

Benetton

Riccardo Patrese

Williams · +11.904

Thierry Boutsen

Williams · +13.446

Who won the 1989 Japanese Grand Prix?

The 1989 Japanese Grand Prix was won by Alessandro Nannini driving for Benetton, starting from 6th on the grid. Riccardo Patrese finished second, +11.904 behind, with Thierry Boutsen completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 16 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 15 of the 1989 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan. Derek Warwick was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 19 positions from P25 to finish P6.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Alessandro Nannini	Benetton	6	▲5	1:35:06.277	Finished	9
2	Riccardo Patrese	Williams	5	▲3	+11.904	Finished	6
3	Thierry Boutsen	Williams	7	▲4	+13.446	Finished	4
4	Nelson Piquet	Team Lotus	11	▲7	+1:44.225	Finished	3
5	Martin Brundle	Brabham	13	▲8	—	+1 Lap	2
6	Derek Warwick	Arrows	25	▲19	—	+1 Lap	1
7	Maurício Gugelmin	March	20	▲13	—	+1 Lap	0
8	Eddie Cheever	Arrows	24	▲16	—	+1 Lap	0
9	Alex Caffi	Dallara	15	▲6	—	+1 Lap	0
10	Andrea de Cesaris	Dallara	16	▲6	—	+2 Laps	0
D	Ayrton Senna	McLaren	1	—	—	Disqualified	0
R	Alain Prost	McLaren	2	—	—	Collision	0
R	Stefano Modena	Brabham	9	—	—	Engine	0
R	Nigel Mansell	Ferrari	4	—	—	Engine	0
R	Satoru Nakajima	Team Lotus	12	—	—	Engine	0
R	Jean Alesi	Tyrrell	18	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Philippe Alliot	Larrousse	8	—	—	Engine	0
R	Gerhard Berger	Ferrari	3	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Emanuele Pirro	Benetton	22	—	—	Collision	0
R	Olivier Grouillard	Ligier	23	—	—	Engine	0
R	Ivan Capelli	March	17	—	—	Suspension	0
R	Nicola Larini	Osella	10	—	—	Brakes	0
R	Jonathan Palmer	Tyrrell	26	—	—	Fuel leak	0
R	Bernd Schneider	Zakspeed	21	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Luis Pérez-Sala	Minardi	14	—	—	Collision	0
R	Paolo Barilla	Minardi	19	—	—	Clutch	0

1989 Japanese Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1989 Japanese Grand Prix?+

Alessandro Nannini (Benetton) won the 1989 Japanese Grand Prix on 1989-10-22 at Suzuka Circuit.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1989 Japanese Grand Prix?+

P1: Alessandro Nannini (Benetton). P2: Riccardo Patrese (Williams), +11.904 behind. P3: Thierry Boutsen (Williams), +13.446 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 1989 Japanese Grand Prix?+

Ayrton Senna took pole position for the 1989 Japanese Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1989 Japanese Grand Prix?+

Benetton won the 1989 Japanese Grand Prix with Alessandro Nannini taking victory.