Japanese Grand Prix
Round 15 of 1989
Circuit
Suzuka Circuit
Suzuka
Country
Japan
Date
Oct 22, 1989
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Race Results
| Pos | Driver | Constructor | Grid | Laps | Time | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alessandro Nannini N/A | Benetton | 6 | 53 | 1:35:06.277 | 9 |
| 2 | Riccardo Patrese N/A | Williams | 5 | 53 | +11.904 | 6 |
| 3 | Thierry Boutsen N/A | Williams | 7 | 53 | +13.446 | 4 |
| 4 | Nelson Piquet N/A | Team Lotus | 11 | 53 | +1:44.225 | 3 |
| 5 | Martin Brundle N/A | Brabham | 13 | 52 | +1 Lap | 2 |
| 6 | Derek Warwick N/A | Arrows | 25 | 52 | +1 Lap | 1 |
| 7 | Maurício Gugelmin N/A | March | 20 | 52 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 8 | Eddie Cheever N/A | Arrows | 24 | 52 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 9 | Alex Caffi N/A | Dallara | 15 | 52 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 10 | Andrea de Cesaris N/A | Dallara | 16 | 51 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 11 | Ayrton Senna N/A | McLaren | 1 | 53 | Disqualified | 0 |
| 12 | Alain Prost N/A | McLaren | 2 | 46 | Collision | 0 |
| 13 | Stefano Modena N/A | Brabham | 9 | 46 | Engine | 0 |
| 14 | Nigel Mansell N/A | Ferrari | 4 | 43 | Engine | 0 |
| 15 | Satoru Nakajima N/A | Team Lotus | 12 | 41 | Engine | 0 |
| 16 | Jean Alesi N/A | Tyrrell | 18 | 37 | Gearbox | 0 |
| 17 | Philippe Alliot N/A | Larrousse | 8 | 36 | Engine | 0 |
| 18 | Gerhard Berger N/A | Ferrari | 3 | 34 | Gearbox | 0 |
| 19 | Emanuele Pirro N/A | Benetton | 22 | 33 | Collision | 0 |
| 20 | Olivier Grouillard N/A | Ligier | 23 | 31 | Engine | 0 |
| 21 | Ivan Capelli N/A | March | 17 | 27 | Suspension | 0 |
| 22 | Nicola Larini N/A | Osella | 10 | 21 | Brakes | 0 |
| 23 | Jonathan Palmer N/A | Tyrrell | 26 | 20 | Fuel leak | 0 |
| 24 | Bernd Schneider N/A | Zakspeed | 21 | 1 | Gearbox | 0 |
| 25 | Luis Pérez-Sala N/A | Minardi | 14 | 0 | Collision | 0 |
| 26 | Paolo Barilla N/A | Minardi | 19 | 0 | Clutch | 0 |
Race Overview
The 1989 Japanese Grand Prix took place at Suzuka Circuit in Japan. This iconic circuit has been a staple of the Formula 1 calendar, providing thrilling racing action and memorable moments.
26 drivers completed the race, with Alessandro Nannini taking the victory.