Japanese Grand Prix
Round 17 · Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan
2002-10-13
Winner: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)
Who won the 2002 Japanese Grand Prix?
The 2002 Japanese Grand Prix was won by Michael Schumacher driving for Ferrari, starting from pole position. Rubens Barrichello finished second, +0.506 behind, with Kimi Räikkönen completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 10 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 17 of the 2002 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan. Mark Webber was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 9 positions from P19 to finish P10.
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Race Results
Qualifying
| Pos | Driver | Q1 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Schumacher | 1:31.317 |
| 2 | Rubens Barrichello | 1:31.749 |
| 3 | David Coulthard | 1:32.088 |
| 4 | Kimi Räikkönen | 1:32.197 |
| 5 | Ralf Schumacher | 1:32.444 |
| 6 | Juan Pablo Montoya | 1:32.507 |
| 7 | Takuma Sato | 1:33.090 |
| 8 | Giancarlo Fisichella | 1:33.276 |
| 9 | Jacques Villeneuve | 1:33.349 |
| 10 | Jenson Button | 1:33.429 |
| 11 | Jarno Trulli | 1:33.547 |
| 12 | Nick Heidfeld | 1:33.553 |
| 13 | Mika Salo | 1:33.742 |
| 14 | Eddie Irvine | 1:33.915 |
| 15 | Felipe Massa | 1:33.979 |
| 16 | Olivier Panis | 1:34.192 |
| 17 | Pedro de la Rosa | 1:34.227 |
| 18 | Allan McNish | 1:35.191 |
| 19 | Mark Webber | 1:35.958 |
| 20 | Alex Yoong | 1:36.267 |
Position Changes
Lap Positions (Top 5)
| Driver | L5 | L10 | L15 | L20 | L25 | L30 | L35 | L40 | L45 | L50 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schumacher | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 |
| Barrichello | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 |
| Räikkönen | P5 | P4 | P4 | P4 | P5 | P4 | P4 | P3 | P4 | P3 | P3 |
| Pablo Montoya | P6 | P5 | P5 | P5 | P3 | P5 | P5 | P4 | P5 | P4 | P4 |
| Sato | P7 | P6 | P6 | P6 | P8 | P8 | P6 | P6 | P6 | P5 | P5 |
2002 Japanese Grand Prix — FAQ
Who won the 2002 Japanese Grand Prix?+
Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) won the 2002 Japanese Grand Prix on 2002-10-13 at Suzuka Circuit.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 2002 Japanese Grand Prix?+
P1: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari). P2: Rubens Barrichello (Ferrari), +0.506 behind. P3: Kimi Räikkönen (McLaren), +23.292 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 2002 Japanese Grand Prix?+
Michael Schumacher took pole position for the 2002 Japanese Grand Prix.
Which team won the 2002 Japanese Grand Prix?+
Ferrari won the 2002 Japanese Grand Prix with Michael Schumacher taking victory.