10 things you need to know about the Japanese Grand Prix

Current grid

Sebastian Vettel has won the Japanese GP three time in 2009,2010 and 2012

Sebastian Vettel has taken pole position in Japan on each of his last four visits(2009-2012). Sebastian Vettel holds the record for Youngest Grand Prix winner at the same Grand Prix on 2 occasions( aged 23 years, 98 days) with wins in Japan in 2009 and 2010.

Five drivers on the current grid have won the Japanese Grand Prix – Sebastian Vettel (2009,2010,2012), Fernando Alonso (2006,2008), Kimi Raikkonen(2005), Lewis Hamilton(2007) and Jenson Button (2011).

Vettel remains the only driver to win his Championship in Japan(2011). Hamilton, Alonso and Button,the other three Champions on the current grid won their Championships in Brazil. Jenson Button has appeared in the Japanese Grand Prix more times than any other driver on the grid and this year will be his 12th start.

Kimi remains unbeatable

Kimi Raikkonen won the Japanese GP in 2005 after starting from 17th on the grid

The lap record at Suzuka stands at 1m 31.540s, set by Kimi Raikkonen in 2005 driving for McLaren-Mercedes. The lap record was set en-route to his famous and remarkable leap from 17th to win the race after taking lead on the final lap.