F1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2024

Japanese Grand Prix

Carlos Sainz led Ferrari to victory in Australia, disrupting
the dominance of Red Bull, sparking hopes that the unforgiving Suzuka chicanes can intensify the battle for the front row
 
4 APR 7: Japan, Suzuka

SUZUKA INTERNATIONAL RACING COURSE
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Distance: 53 laps – 307.471km 
HIGHS AND LOWS
Max Verstappen aims to bounce back from first retirement since 2022, while increasingly confident Ferrari look to mount sustained challenge

Most wins:
Michael Schumacher, 6
(1995, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004)
Lap record: Lewis Hamilton, 1:30.983 (2019) 
Fastest lap 2023: Max Verstappen, 1:34.183

Team spirit: Wins

by constructor
McLaren 9
Ferrari 7
Mercedes 6
Other 3
Williams 3 
Benetton 3
Red Bull 6


Driver standings 2024 (after three races)
 Max Verstappen Red Bull 51
 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 47
 Sergio Pérez Red Bull 46
 Carlos Sainz Ferrari (below) 40
 Oscar Piastri McLaren 28
 Lando Norris McLaren 27
  

 Sources: FIA, Autosport Pictures: Getty Images
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