2005 · Round 18 / 19Completed
2005 Japanese Grand Prix
Suzuka Circuit · Suzuka, Japan
Winner
Kimi Räikkönen
McLaren · 1:29:02.212
Kimi Räikkönen won the 2005 Japanese Grand Prix for McLaren, finishing 1.633 seconds ahead of Giancarlo Fisichella (Renault), with Fernando Alonso (Renault) completing the podium. Ralf Schumacher had taken pole position. Räikkönen set the fastest lap, a 1:31.540 on lap 44.
It was round 18 of 19 of the 2005 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan on 9 October 2005.
After round 18, Fernando Alonso led the 2005 drivers' championship on 123 points, 19 ahead of Kimi Räikkönen. Renault led the constructors' standings on 176 points.
2005 Japanese Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 2005 Japanese Grand Prix?
The 2005 Japanese Grand Prix took place on 9 October 2005. It was round 18 of 19 of the 2005 Formula 1 calendar.
What time did the 2005 Japanese Grand Prix start?
Lights out was at 23:00 local time (14:00 UTC) on Sunday, 9 October 2005.
Where was the 2005 Japanese Grand Prix held?
The 2005 Japanese Grand Prix was held at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan.