Japanese Grand Prix

Round 15 · Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan

1991-10-20

Winner: Gerhard Berger (McLaren)

Gerhard Berger

McLaren

Ayrton Senna

McLaren · +0.344

Riccardo Patrese

Williams · +56.731

Who won the 1991 Japanese Grand Prix?

The 1991 Japanese Grand Prix was won by Gerhard Berger driving for McLaren, starting from pole position. Ayrton Senna finished second, +0.344 behind, with Riccardo Patrese completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 15 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 15 of the 1991 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan. Alex Caffi was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 16 positions from P26 to finish P10.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Gerhard Berger	McLaren	1	—	1:32:10.695	Finished	10
2	Ayrton Senna	McLaren	2	—	+0.344	Finished	6
3	Riccardo Patrese	Williams	5	▲2	+56.731	Finished	4
4	Alain Prost	Ferrari	4	—	+1:20.761	Finished	3
5	Martin Brundle	Brabham	19	▲14	—	+1 Lap	2
6	Stefano Modena	Tyrrell	14	▲8	—	+1 Lap	1
7	Nelson Piquet	Benetton	10	▲3	—	+1 Lap	0
8	Maurício Gugelmin	Leyton House	18	▲10	—	+1 Lap	0
9	Thierry Boutsen	Ligier	17	▲8	—	+1 Lap	0
10	Alex Caffi	Footwork	26	▲16	—	+2 Laps	0
11	Gabriele Tarquini	Fondmetal	24	▲13	—	+3 Laps	0
R	Érik Comas	Ligier	20	—	—	Alternator	0
R	Pierluigi Martini	Minardi	7	—	—	Electrical	0
R	Michael Schumacher	Benetton	9	—	—	Engine	0
R	Johnny Herbert	Team Lotus	23	—	—	Engine	0
R	Satoru Nakajima	Tyrrell	15	—	—	Spun off	0
R	Aguri Suzuki	Lola	25	—	—	Engine	0
R	Gianni Morbidelli	Minardi	8	—	—	Wheel	0
R	Nigel Mansell	Williams	3	—	—	Spun off	0
R	Alessandro Zanardi	Jordan	13	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Mika Häkkinen	Team Lotus	21	—	—	Engine	0
R	Andrea de Cesaris	Jordan	11	—	—	Accident	0
R	Jyrki Järvilehto	Dallara	12	—	—	Accident	0
R	Emanuele Pirro	Dallara	16	—	—	Accident	0
R	Karl Wendlinger	Leyton House	22	—	—	Accident	0
R	Jean Alesi	Ferrari	6	—	—	Engine	0

1991 Japanese Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1991 Japanese Grand Prix?+

Gerhard Berger (McLaren) won the 1991 Japanese Grand Prix on 1991-10-20 at Suzuka Circuit.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1991 Japanese Grand Prix?+

P1: Gerhard Berger (McLaren). P2: Ayrton Senna (McLaren), +0.344 behind. P3: Riccardo Patrese (Williams), +56.731 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 1991 Japanese Grand Prix?+

Gerhard Berger took pole position for the 1991 Japanese Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1991 Japanese Grand Prix?+

McLaren won the 1991 Japanese Grand Prix with Gerhard Berger taking victory.