2009 · Round 15 / 17Completed
2009 Japanese Grand Prix
Suzuka Circuit · Suzuka, Japan
Winner
Sebastian Vettel
Red Bull · 1:28:20.443
Sebastian Vettel won the 2009 Japanese Grand Prix for Red Bull, finishing 4.877 seconds ahead of Jarno Trulli (Toyota), with Lewis Hamilton (McLaren) completing the podium. Vettel had also started from pole position. Mark Webber set the fastest lap, a 1:32.569 on lap 50.
It was round 15 of 17 of the 2009 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan on 2–4 October 2009.
After round 15, Jenson Button led the 2009 drivers' championship on 85 points, 14 ahead of Rubens Barrichello. Brawn led the constructors' standings on 156 points.
2009 Japanese Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 2009 Japanese Grand Prix?
The 2009 Japanese Grand Prix took place on 2–4 October 2009. It was round 15 of 17 of the 2009 Formula 1 calendar.
What time did the 2009 Japanese Grand Prix start?
Lights out was at 14:00 local time (05:00 UTC) on Sunday, 4 October 2009.
Where was the 2009 Japanese Grand Prix held?
The 2009 Japanese Grand Prix was held at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan.