Japanese Grand Prix
Round 15 · Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan
2011-10-09
Winner: Jenson Button (McLaren)
Who won the 2011 Japanese Grand Prix?
The 2011 Japanese Grand Prix was won by Jenson Button driving for McLaren, starting from 2nd on the grid. Fernando Alonso finished second, +1.160 behind, with Sebastian Vettel completing the podium. Jenson Button also set the fastest lap of the race at 1:36.568. There was 1 retirement from the race. This was Round 15 of the 2011 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan. Nico Rosberg was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 13 positions from P23 to finish P10.
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Race Results
Qualifying
| Pos | Driver | Q1 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastian Vettel | 1:33.051 |
| 2 | Jenson Button | 1:32.947 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 1:32.843 |
| 4 | Felipe Massa | 1:33.235 |
| 5 | Fernando Alonso | 1:32.817 |
| 6 | Mark Webber | 1:33.135 |
| 7 | Michael Schumacher | 1:33.748 |
| 8 | Bruno Senna | 1:33.359 |
| 9 | Vitaly Petrov | 1:32.877 |
| 10 | Kamui Kobayashi | 1:32.626 |
| 11 | Adrian Sutil | 1:32.761 |
| 12 | Paul di Resta | 1:33.499 |
| 13 | Rubens Barrichello | 1:33.921 |
| 14 | Pastor Maldonado | 1:33.781 |
| 15 | Sébastien Buemi | 1:33.064 |
| 16 | Jaime Alguersuari | 1:35.111 |
| 17 | Sergio Pérez | 1:34.704 |
| 18 | Heikki Kovalainen | 1:35.454 |
| 19 | Jarno Trulli | 1:35.514 |
| 20 | Jérôme d'Ambrosio | 1:36.439 |
| 21 | Timo Glock | 1:36.507 |
| 22 | Daniel Ricciardo | 1:37.846 |
| 23 | Nico Rosberg | — |
| 24 | Vitantonio Liuzzi | — |
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2011 Japanese Grand Prix — FAQ
Who won the 2011 Japanese Grand Prix?+
Jenson Button (McLaren) won the 2011 Japanese Grand Prix on 2011-10-09 at Suzuka Circuit.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 2011 Japanese Grand Prix?+
P1: Jenson Button (McLaren). P2: Fernando Alonso (Ferrari), +1.160 behind. P3: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull), +2.006 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 2011 Japanese Grand Prix?+
Sebastian Vettel took pole position for the 2011 Japanese Grand Prix.
Who set the fastest lap at the 2011 Japanese Grand Prix?+
Jenson Button set the fastest lap of the 2011 Japanese Grand Prix with a time of 1:36.568.
Which team won the 2011 Japanese Grand Prix?+
McLaren won the 2011 Japanese Grand Prix with Jenson Button taking victory.