1997 · Round 16 / 17Completed
1997 Japanese Grand Prix
Suzuka Circuit · Suzuka, Japan
Winner
Michael Schumacher
Ferrari · 1:29:48.446
Michael Schumacher won the 1997 Japanese Grand Prix for Ferrari, finishing 1.378 seconds ahead of Heinz-Harald Frentzen (Williams), with Eddie Irvine (Ferrari) completing the podium. Jacques Villeneuve had taken pole position.
It was round 16 of 17 of the 1997 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan on 12 October 1997.
After round 16, Jacques Villeneuve led the 1997 drivers' championship on 77 points, 36 ahead of Heinz-Harald Frentzen. Williams led the constructors' standings on 118 points.
Results
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1997 Japanese Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 1997 Japanese Grand Prix?
The 1997 Japanese Grand Prix took place on 12 October 1997. It was round 16 of 17 of the 1997 Formula 1 calendar.
Where was the 1997 Japanese Grand Prix held?
The 1997 Japanese Grand Prix was held at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan.
Who won the 1997 Japanese Grand Prix?
Michael Schumacher won the 1997 Japanese Grand Prix for Ferrari, ahead of and .