Japanese Grand Prix
Round 16 · Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan
2003-10-12
Winner: Rubens Barrichello (Ferrari)
Who won the 2003 Japanese Grand Prix?
The 2003 Japanese Grand Prix was won by Rubens Barrichello driving for Ferrari, starting from pole position. Kimi Räikkönen finished second, +11.085 behind, with David Coulthard completing the podium. 4 drivers failed to finish the race. This was Round 16 of the 2003 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan. Jarno Trulli was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 15 positions from P20 to finish P5.
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Race Results
Qualifying
| Pos | Driver | Q1 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rubens Barrichello | 1:31.713 |
| 2 | Juan Pablo Montoya | 1:32.412 |
| 3 | Cristiano da Matta | 1:32.419 |
| 4 | Olivier Panis | 1:32.862 |
| 5 | Fernando Alonso | 1:33.044 |
| 6 | Mark Webber | 1:33.106 |
| 7 | David Coulthard | 1:33.137 |
| 8 | Kimi Räikkönen | 1:33.272 |
| 9 | Jenson Button | 1:33.474 |
| 10 | Justin Wilson | 1:33.558 |
| 11 | Nick Heidfeld | 1:33.632 |
| 12 | Heinz-Harald Frentzen | 1:33.896 |
| 13 | Takuma Sato | 1:33.924 |
| 14 | Michael Schumacher | 1:34.302 |
| 15 | Ralph Firman | 1:34.771 |
| 16 | Giancarlo Fisichella | 1:34.912 |
| 17 | Jos Verstappen | 1:34.975 |
| 18 | Nicolas Kiesa | 1:37.226 |
| 19 | Ralf Schumacher | — |
| 20 | Jarno Trulli | — |
Position Changes
Lap Positions (Top 5)
| Driver | L5 | L10 | L15 | L20 | L25 | L30 | L35 | L40 | L45 | L50 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrichello | P2 | P1 | P2 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 |
| Räikkönen | P5 | P3 | P7 | P3 | P3 | P2 | P3 | P3 | P2 | P2 | P2 |
| Coulthard | P6 | P4 | P6 | P2 | P2 | P5 | P2 | P2 | P3 | P3 | P3 |
| Button | P8 | P7 | P1 | P5 | P4 | P3 | P7 | P4 | P4 | P4 | P4 |
| Trulli | P12 | P9 | P11 | P8 | P5 | P4 | P8 | P5 | P5 | P5 | P5 |
2003 Japanese Grand Prix — FAQ
Who won the 2003 Japanese Grand Prix?+
Rubens Barrichello (Ferrari) won the 2003 Japanese Grand Prix on 2003-10-12 at Suzuka Circuit.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 2003 Japanese Grand Prix?+
P1: Rubens Barrichello (Ferrari). P2: Kimi Räikkönen (McLaren), +11.085 behind. P3: David Coulthard (McLaren), +11.614 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 2003 Japanese Grand Prix?+
Rubens Barrichello took pole position for the 2003 Japanese Grand Prix.
Which team won the 2003 Japanese Grand Prix?+
Ferrari won the 2003 Japanese Grand Prix with Rubens Barrichello taking victory.