2008 · Round 16 / 18Completed
2008 Japanese Grand Prix
Fuji Speedway · Oyama, Japan
Winner
Fernando Alonso
Renault · 1:30:21.892
Fernando Alonso won the 2008 Japanese Grand Prix for Renault, finishing 5.283 seconds ahead of Robert Kubica (BMW Sauber), with Kimi Räikkönen (Ferrari) completing the podium. Lewis Hamilton had taken pole position. Felipe Massa set the fastest lap, a 1:18.426 on lap 55.
It was round 16 of 18 of the 2008 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Fuji Speedway in Oyama, Japan on 10–12 October 2008.
After round 16, Lewis Hamilton led the 2008 drivers' championship on 84 points, 5 ahead of Felipe Massa. Ferrari led the constructors' standings on 142 points.
2008 Japanese Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 2008 Japanese Grand Prix?
The 2008 Japanese Grand Prix took place on 10–12 October 2008. It was round 16 of 18 of the 2008 Formula 1 calendar.
What time did the 2008 Japanese Grand Prix start?
Lights out was at 13:30 local time (04:30 UTC) on Sunday, 12 October 2008.
Where was the 2008 Japanese Grand Prix held?
The 2008 Japanese Grand Prix was held at Fuji Speedway in Oyama, Japan.