Japanese Grand Prix
Round 16 · Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan
1997-10-12
Winner: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)
Who won the 1997 Japanese Grand Prix?
The 1997 Japanese Grand Prix was won by Michael Schumacher driving for Ferrari, starting from 2nd on the grid. Heinz-Harald Frentzen finished second, +1.378 behind, with Eddie Irvine completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 10 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 16 of the 1997 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan. Jos Verstappen was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 8 positions from P21 to finish P13.
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Race Results
Position Changes
Lap Positions (Top 5)
| Driver | L5 | L10 | L15 | L20 | L25 | L30 | L35 | L40 | L45 | L50 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schumacher | P3 | P3 | P3 | P5 | P1 | P1 | P2 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 |
| Frentzen | P5 | P5 | P4 | P2 | P4 | P4 | P1 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 |
| Irvine | P1 | P1 | P1 | P3 | P2 | P2 | P3 | P3 | P3 | P3 | P3 |
| Häkkinen | P4 | P4 | P8 | P7 | P5 | P5 | P6 | P5 | P4 | P4 | P4 |
| Alesi | P6 | P6 | P11 | P8 | P6 | P7 | P5 | P4 | P6 | P6 | P5 |
1997 Japanese Grand Prix — FAQ
Who won the 1997 Japanese Grand Prix?+
Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) won the 1997 Japanese Grand Prix on 1997-10-12 at Suzuka Circuit.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1997 Japanese Grand Prix?+
P1: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari). P2: Heinz-Harald Frentzen (Williams), +1.378 behind. P3: Eddie Irvine (Ferrari), +26.384 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 1997 Japanese Grand Prix?+
Jacques Villeneuve took pole position for the 1997 Japanese Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1997 Japanese Grand Prix?+
Ferrari won the 1997 Japanese Grand Prix with Michael Schumacher taking victory.