2010 Japanese Grand Prix - Race Facts by Steve Davies

Digital Racefacts Facts & Statistics Japanese Grand Prix, 10 October 2010

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Time table Preview Race track & map Race information Tech specs Our drivers All drivers, all data

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Team statistics Team history Ranking List of winners Internet Schedule Media information

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Time table

Local Time

Friday, 8 October 2010 10:00 - 11:30

Formula 1, practice session 1

14:00 - 15:30

Formula 1, practice session 2

Saturday, 9 October 2010 11:00 - 12:00

Formula 1, practice session 3

14:00 - 15:00

Formula 1, qualifying session

Sunday, 10 October 2010 13:30 - 13:40

Formula 1, drivers’ parade

15:00

Japanese Grand Prix

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Preview

Preview › Japan

NICO ROSBERG

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER

ROSS BRAWN

NORBERT HAUG

“Suzuka is a great race track and personally

“Suzuka was always one of my favourite

“Suzuka has hosted some great races over

“The layout of the Suzuka circuit is one of

I think it is one of the best on the calendar,

circuits of the year as driving the track is

the years and it is one of those tracks that

the drivers’ favorites on the Formula One

along with Spa. It is technically challenging,

simply sensational in parts. Suzuka is techni-

is considered a real classic by drivers and

calendar. This race in Japan is very special

really quick and just a real drivers’ circuit

cally demanding and has interesting corner

fans alike. The improved circuit and paddock

and very demanding for the drivers, teams

which demands the best out of you and the

combinations so it was a really good feeling

facilities were very impressive last year with

and cars. As in the last races, our target is

car. The first sector is definitely the highlight

when you got it together. I am heading to

the organisers putting on a great show. The

to score points and to do the best possible

of the lap and part of what makes the whole

Japan with some good memories in mind as

last three races have been particularly good

job. We know that we are not yet in a position

layout so demanding. We’ve had a decent run

the track in Suzuka was the scene of some

for us with regard to our work at the track as

to win but whilst our technical developments

of results, considering our performance, with

great races for me. Obviously I hope that we

a team and our run of points finishes so we

are concentrated on next year’s car, our team

one sixth place and two fifth places so we

can add more and I am definitely up for the

will be aiming to continue this trend through-

at the track will be fully focused on the last

will be hoping to continue that at Suzuka.”

challenge. I am sure we will try to get the

out the final four races.”

four races of the season.”

maximum out of our weekend.”

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Race circuit

Race Track › Suzuka 2009 Results

Suzuka

Time

Many drivers rate this track, set in an amuse-

Sebastian Vettel

Red Bull Renault

1:28:20.443

ment park, top of the list. Suzuka stands out

Jarno Trulli

Toyota

+ 4.8

with its varying range of corners and the only

Lewis Hamilton

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes

+ 6.4

underpass of any Formula 1 venue.

Kimi Räikkönen

Ferrari

+ 7.9

Nico Rosberg

Williams Toyota

+ 8.7

Nick Heidfeld

BMW Sauber

+ 9.5

Lap record

Rubens Barrichello

Brawn Mercedes

+ 10.6

Kimi Räikkönen (McLaren-Mercedes)

Jenson Button

Brawn Mercedes

+ 11.4

1m31.540sec (2005) Winners 2000 - 2009 Fastest lap 2009

2009

Sebastian Vettel

Red Bull Renault (Suzuka)

Mark Webber (Red Bull Renault)

2008

Fernando Alonso

Renault (Fuji)

1m32.569sec

2007

Lewis Hamilton

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes (Fuji)

2006

Fernando Alonso

Renault (Suzuka)

Pole Position 2009

2005

Kimi Räikkönen

Team McLaren Mercedes (Suzuka)

Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Renault)

2004

Michael Schumacher

Ferrari (Suzuka)

1m32.160sec

2003

Rubens Barrichello

Ferrari (Suzuka)

2002

Michael Schumacher

Ferrari (Suzuka)

2001

Michael Schumacher

Ferrari (Suzuka)

2000

Michael Schumacher

Ferrari (Suzuka)

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Circuit map

Circuit Map â&#x20AC;ş Suzuka gear

2 106

kph

Suzuka

Round 16, 10 October 2010, Suzuka 53 laps, 5.807 kms = 307.471 kms

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Race information

Race Information › The Japanese Grand Prix Suzuka has been the venue for the Japanese

The four Mercedes-Benz victories in the

Mercedes-Benz in the Japanese GP

Grand Prix from 1987 until 2006 and, after

Japanese Grand Prix were always something

2009

two years at Fuji, again since 2009. A total

special. Team McLaren Mercedes won the

2008

of 25 Japanese Grands Prix have been held

Drivers’ Championships in 1998 and 1999

2007

so far.

with Mika Häkkinen and clinched the Con-

2006

structors’ title in 1998.

2005

Mario Andretti won the first Japanese GP in

2004

a Lotus-Ford in 1976 while James Hunt in a

In 2005, Kimi Räikkönen won the race from

2003

McLaren-Ford clinched the Drivers’ World

17th on the grid after he had overtaken

2002

Championship with a third-place finish. He

leader Giancarlo Fisichella (Renault) at the

2001

beat Niki Lauda by one point as the Austrian

beginning of the 53rd and final lap.

2000

retired after two laps in torrential rain due to

1999

safety reasons. One year later, James Hunt

Three years ago, Vodafone McLaren Mer-

1998

drove his McLaren-Ford to victory, whilst

cedes driver Lewis Hamilton won at Fuji in

1997

Niki Lauda had already secured the World

torrential rain; 20 of 67 laps were driven

1996

Championship title.

behind the Safety Car.

1995 1994

Lewis Hamilton, third Heikki Kovalainen, 11th Lewis Hamilton, 12th, pole position Heikki Kovalainen, retired Lewis Hamilton, winner, pole position, fastest lap Fernando Alonso, retired Kimi Räikkönen, fifth Pedro de la Rosa, 10th Kimi Räikkönen, winner, fastest lap Juan Pablo Montoya, retired Kimi Räikkönen, sixth David Coulthard, retired Kimi Räikkönen, second David Coulthard, third Kimi Räikkönen, third David Coulthard, retired David Coulthard, third Mika Häkkinen, fourth Mika Häkkinen, second, fastest lap David Coulthard, third Mika Häkkinen, winner, fastest lap David Coulthard, retired Mika Häkkinen, winner David Coulthard, third Mika Häkkinen, fourth David Coulthard, 10th Mika Häkkinen, third David Coulthard, eighth Mika Häkkinen, second Mark Blundell, seventh Heinz-Harald Frentzen, sixth Andrea de Cesaris, DNS

1955 1954

silver: Mercedes-Benz, black: Sauber-Mercedes, red: McLaren-Mercedes

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Car

MGP W01 â&#x20AC;ş Technical Specification Chassis

Dimensions

Construction

Moulded carbon fibre and honeycomb

Overall length

4800mm

composite structure

Overall height

950mm

Suspension

Wishbone and pushrod activated

Overall width

1800mm

torsion springs and rockers

Dampers

Sachs

Wheels

BBS forged magnesium

Engine

Tyres

Bridgestone Potenza

Type

Mercedes-Benz FO108X

Brakes

Brembo calipers

Capacity

2.4 litres

Brake discs/pads Carbon/Carbon

Cylinders

Steering

Power assisted rack and pinion

Maximum rpm

18,000 (maximum FIA regulation)

Steering wheel

Carbon fibre construction

Bank angle

90Â°

Electronics

FIA standard ECU and FIA homologated

Piston bore

98mm (maximum FIA regulation)

electronic and electrical system

No of valves

Weight

95kg (minimum FIA regulation weight)

Transmission Gearbox

Seven speed unit with carbon

composite maincase

Gear selection

Sequential, semi-automatic, hydraulic activation

Clutch

Carbon plate

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All drivers, all data

Michael Schumacher › Car No 3 Nationality:

German

Date of Birth:

3 January 1969

Place of Birth:

Hürth-Hermülheim, Germany

Lives:

Switzerland

Height:

1.74m

Weight:

68kg

Marital Status:

Married to Corinna with two children

Personal Interests:

Football, Skiing, Parachuting

Website:

www.michaelschumacher.de

GP Debut:

Belgium, 25 August 1991

Best World Championship:

World Champion - 1994, 1995, 2000,

2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

First Win:

Belgium, 30 August 1992

Last Win:

China, 1 October 2006

GP Starts:

263

GP Wins:

Pole Positions:

Fastest laps:

Lead kms:

24,126

GP Points:

1,415

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Michael Schumacher › Car No 3 2010

Formula One: MERCEDES GP PETRONAS Formula One Team, Car No 3

1991

German Touring Car Championship: Zakspeed Mercedes

2006

Formula One: Ferrari - 2nd in Drivers’ Championship

1991

Japanese Formula 3000: Team Le Mans

2005

Formula One: Ferrari - 3rd in Drivers’ Championship

1990

World Sportscar Championship: Team Sauber Mercedes

2004