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Satoru Nakajima, a Japanese driver, raced for Team Lotus in the 1989 Formula 1 season with car number 12. Nakajima was born on 23 February 1953. Nakajima finished 21st in the 1989 drivers' championship with 3 points and no wins or podiums – 73 points behind champion Alain Prost.
Nakajima's best result was 4th at the Australian Grand Prix. Nakajima's teammate was Nelson Piquet; Nakajima trailed their qualifying head-to-head 2–11 and trailed the race head-to-head 5–8.
Nakajima scored points in 1 of 13 Grands Prix. From grid to flag, Nakajima gained a net 67 places across 5 classified finishes. Nakajima scored 20% of Team Lotus's 1989 total of 15 points.
Final 1989 results after 16 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
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Satoru Nakajima: quick facts
Short answers about Nakajima's 1989 season.
What team did Satoru Nakajima drive for in 1989?
Satoru Nakajima drove for Team Lotus in the 1989 Formula 1 season.
What car number did Satoru Nakajima use in 1989?
Satoru Nakajima raced with car number 12 in 1989.
How many points did Satoru Nakajima score in 1989?
Satoru Nakajima scored 3 points in 1989 and finished 21st in the drivers' championship, 73 points behind champion Alain Prost.
How many races did Satoru Nakajima win in 1989?
Satoru Nakajima did not win a Grand Prix in 1989. Nakajima's best result was 4th at the Australian Grand Prix.
Who was Satoru Nakajima's teammate in 1989?
Nelson Piquet was Satoru Nakajima's teammate at Team Lotus in 1989. Nakajima trailed the qualifying head-to-head 2–11 and trailed the race head-to-head 5–8.
