Japanese Grand Prix
Round 16 · Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan
1999-10-31
Winner: Mika Häkkinen (McLaren)
Who won the 1999 Japanese Grand Prix?
The 1999 Japanese Grand Prix was won by Mika Häkkinen driving for McLaren, starting from 2nd on the grid. Michael Schumacher finished second, +5.015 behind, with Eddie Irvine completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 9 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 16 of the 1999 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan. Pedro de la Rosa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Häkkinen | P1 | P1 | P1 | P2 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 |
| Schumacher | P2 | P2 | P2 | P1 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 |
| Irvine | P4 | P4 | P4 | P3 | P4 | P4 | P4 | P3 | P3 | P3 | P3 |
| Frentzen | P6 | P6 | P6 | P6 | P5 | P5 | P6 | P4 | P4 | P4 | P4 |
| Schumacher | P7 | P7 | P7 | P5 | P6 | P6 | P7 | P5 | P5 | P5 | P5 |
1999 Japanese Grand Prix — FAQ
Who won the 1999 Japanese Grand Prix?+
Mika Häkkinen (McLaren) won the 1999 Japanese Grand Prix on 1999-10-31 at Suzuka Circuit.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1999 Japanese Grand Prix?+
P1: Mika Häkkinen (McLaren). P2: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari), +5.015 behind. P3: Eddie Irvine (Ferrari), +1:35.688 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 1999 Japanese Grand Prix?+
Michael Schumacher took pole position for the 1999 Japanese Grand Prix.
Which team won the 1999 Japanese Grand Prix?+
McLaren won the 1999 Japanese Grand Prix with Mika Häkkinen taking victory.