F1 Japanese GP: List of all pole sitters over the years

Formula 1 heads to the Japanese Grand Prix for the coming weekend with Max Verstappen stepping into the race as the 2024 championship leader. He is closely followed by Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.

The Japanese GP is a race that has been nothing but a thriller that has witnessed various memorable and controversial happenings. Whether at Suzuka or Fuji, they have always been a host to some of the most dramatic moments.

Just like the 2018 race was a special one for Lewis Hamilton. Lewis proudly claimed his 80th pole position in the 2018 Japanese GP at Suzuka. In this article, we’ll have a look at other incredible drivers who have also managed to claim pole position in the Japanese series.

List of all drivers who have claimed pole position at the Japanese GP

YEAR	CIRCUIT	DRIVER	CONSTRUCTOR
1976	Fuji	Mario Andretti	Lotus-Ford Cosworth
1977	Fuji	Mario Andretti	Lotus-Ford Cosworth
1987	Suzuka	Gerhard Berger	Ferrari
1988	Suzuka	Ayrton Senna	McLaren-Honda
1989	Suzuka	Ayrton Senna	McLaren-Honda
1990	Suzuka	Ayrton Senna	McLaren-Honda
1991	Suzuka	Gerhard Berger	McLaren-Honda
1992	Suzuka	Nigel Mansell	Williams-Renault
1993	Suzuka	Alain Prost	Williams-Renault
1994	Suzuka	Michael Schumacher	Benetton-Ford Cosworth
1995	Suzuka	Michael Schumacher	Benetton-Renault
1996	Suzuka	Jacques Villeneuve	Williams-Renault
1997	Suzuka	Jacques Villeneuve	Williams-Renault
1998	Suzuka	Michael Schumacher	Ferrari
1999	Suzuka	Michael Schumacher	Ferrari
2000	Suzuka	Michael Schumacher	Ferrari
2001	Suzuka	Michael Schumacher	Ferrari
2002	Suzuka	Michael Schumacher	Ferrari
2003	Suzuka	Rubens Barrichello	Ferrari
2004	Suzuka	Michael Schumacher	Ferrari
2005	Suzuka	Ralf Schumacher	Toyota
2006	Suzuka	Felipe Massa	Ferrari
2007	Fuji	Lewis Hamilton	McLaren-Mercedes
2008	Fuji	Lewis Hamilton	McLaren-Mercedes
2009	Suzuka	Sebastian Vettel	Red Bull-Renault
2010	Suzuka	Sebastian Vettel	Red Bull-Renault
2011	Suzuka	Sebastian Vettel	Red Bull-Renault
2012	Suzuka	Sebastian Vettel	Red Bull-Renault
2013	Suzuka	Mark Webber	Red Bull-Renault
2014	Suzuka	Nico Rosberg	Mercedes
2015	Suzuka	Nico Rosberg	Mercedes
2016	Suzuka	Nico Rosberg	Mercedes
2017	Suzuka	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes
2018	Suzuka	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes
2019	Suzuka	Sebastian Vettel	Ferrari
2022	Suzuka	Max Verstappen	Red Bull-RBPT
2023	Suzuka	Max Verstappen	Red Bull-Honda RBPT
2024	Suzuka	Max Verstappen	Red Bull

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