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2016 Japanese Grand Prix Predictions Championship results

F1 Fanatic Predictions Championship

17th October 2016, 12:55 | Written by Keith Collantine

Three players shared the top score in the Japanese round of the Predictions Championship and the overall points lead changed hands.

2016 Japanese Grand Prix team radio transcript

2016 Japanese Grand Prix

17th October 2016, 11:5918th October 2016, 9:58 | Written by Keith Collantine

All 22 drivers finished the Japanese Grand Prix but for some of them it had been a frustrating day at the wheel. Here’s what they said during the race.

Second Driver of the Weekend win for Rosberg

2016 Japanese Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend result

17th October 2016, 11:0017th October 2016, 8:55 | Written by Bradley Downton

Nico Rosberg was voted Driver of the Weekend for the second time in three races after his victory in the Japanese Grand Prix.

Themes of 2016 continue in average Suzuka race

2016 Japanese Grand Prix Rate the Race result

13th October 2016, 13:00 | Written by Keith Collantine

A poor start for Lewis Hamilton, a tactical error by Ferrari and a Max Verstappen controversy. The Japanese Grand Prix had all the main themes of 2016.

Top ten pictures from the 2016 Japanese Grand Prix

F1 Pictures

11th October 2016, 12:1512th October 2016, 12:18 | Written by Keith Collantine

Ten of the best pictures which tell the story of the 2016 Japanese Grand Prix weekend.

2016 Japanese Grand Prix driver ratings

2016 Japanese Grand Prix

10th October 2016, 13:27 | Written by Keith Collantine

All 22 drivers finished the Japanese Grand Prix but some fared better than others. Here’s F1 Fanatic’s verdict on the entire field.

The four slow starts which cost Hamilton dearly

2016 Japanese Grand Prix stats and facts

10th October 2016, 11:5511th October 2016, 12:23 | Written by Keith Collantine

Reliability has hurt Lewis Hamilton’s championship hopes in 2016 but Suzuka was the fourth time a slow getaway had spoiled his race this year.

Title beckons for Rosberg after Hamilton stumbles at Suzuka

2016 Japanese Grand Prix review

9th October 2016, 17:522nd April 2021, 17:22 | Written by Keith Collantine

Nico Rosberg took his ninth victory of the year at Suzuka and dealt a serious blow to Lewis Hamilton’s championship hopes.

Vote for your 2016 Japanese Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend

2016 Japanese Grand Prix

9th October 2016, 14:08 | Written by Keith Collantine

Who do you think was the best driver during the 2016 Japanese Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.

2016 Japanese Grand Prix tyre strategies and pit stops

2016 Japanese Grand Prix

9th October 2016, 13:10 | Written by Keith Collantine

Williams were the fastest team in the pits once again but that was bad news for their driver Valtteri Bottas who lost out because of it.

2016 Japanese Grand Prix lap charts

2016 Japanese Grand Prix

9th October 2016, 12:5410th October 2016, 12:50 | Written by Keith Collantine

Sebastian Vettel defended Ferrari from criticism of their strategy despite a late pit stop which potentially cost him a podium finish.

2016 Japanese Grand Prix lap times and fastest laps

2016 Japanese Grand Prix

9th October 2016, 11:33 | Written by Keith Collantine

Sebastian Vettel set the fastest lap of the race as he tried to regain the place he lost to Lewis Hamilton, while Nico Rosberg was cruising in the lead.