1997 Japanese Grand Prix
Michael Schumacher won ahead of Heinz-Harald Frentzen and Eddie Irvine.
Suzuka Circuit, Japan · 12 Oct 1997 · Round 16 of 17
Full classification
| Pos | Driver | Team | Grid | Laps | Time / Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | P2 | 53 | 1:29:48.446 | 10 |
| P2 | Heinz-Harald Frentzen | Williams | P6 | 53 | +1.378 | 6 |
| P3 | Eddie Irvine | Ferrari | P3 | 53 | +26.384 | 4 |
| P4 | Mika Häkkinen | McLaren | P4 | 53 | +27.129 | 3 |
| P5 | Jean Alesi | Benetton | P7 | 53 | +40.403 | 2 |
| P6 | Johnny Herbert | Sauber | P8 | 53 | +41.630 | 1 |
| P7 | Giancarlo Fisichella | Jordan | P9 | 53 | +56.825 | — |
| P8 | Gerhard Berger | Benetton | P5 | 53 | +1:00.429 | — |
| P9 | Ralf Schumacher | Jordan | P13 | 53 | +1:22.036 | — |
| P10 | David Coulthard | McLaren | P11 | 52 | — | — |
| P12 | Damon Hill | Arrows | P17 | 52 | +1 lap | — |
| P13 | Pedro Diniz | Arrows | P16 | 52 | +1 lap | — |
| P14 | Jos Verstappen | Tyrrell | P21 | 52 | +1 lap | — |
| DSQ | Jacques Villeneuve | Williams | P1 | 53 | Ignored yellow flags in practice | — |
| DNF | Tarso Marques | Minardi | P20 | 46 | Gearbox | — |
| DNF | Mika Salo | Tyrrell | P22 | 46 | Engine | — |
| DNF | Olivier Panis | Prost | P10 | 36 | Engine | — |
| DNF | Shinji Nakano | Prost | P15 | 22 | Wheel bearing | — |
| DNF | Ukyo Katayama | Minardi | P19 | 8 | Engine | — |
| DNF | Rubens Barrichello | Stewart | P12 | 6 | Spun off | — |
| DNF | Jan Magnussen | Stewart | P14 | 3 | Spun off | — |
| DNS | Gianni Morbidelli | Sauber | P18 | — | Injury | — |
Previous winners here
| Year | Winner | Team | Pole |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Damon Hill | Williams | Jacques Villeneuve |
| 1995 | Michael Schumacher | Benetton | Michael Schumacher |
| 1994 | Damon Hill | Williams | Michael Schumacher |
The circuit
5.807kmLap
18Corners
53Laps
310.6kmRace
44%Retirements
9.2sAvg win margin
ClockwiseDirection
Tyres and pit stops
34.6sPit lane loss
Frequently asked
Who won the 1997 Japanese Grand Prix?
Michael Schumacher won the 1997 Japanese Grand Prix driving for Ferrari, starting from 2nd on the grid.
Where was the 1997 Japanese Grand Prix held?
The 1997 Japanese Grand Prix was held at Suzuka Circuit, Japan on 12 Oct 1997.
Who finished on the podium at the 1997 Japanese Grand Prix?
The podium was Michael Schumacher (1st), Heinz-Harald Frentzen (2nd) and Eddie Irvine (3rd).
Who set the fastest lap at the 1997 Japanese Grand Prix?
Heinz-Harald Frentzen set the fastest lap of the 1997 Japanese Grand Prix.
Winner: Michael Schumacher. Started first: Jacques Villeneuve.