F1 Records: All the statistics broken or equalled at the Japanese Grand Prix
The 2025 Japanese Grand Prix saw many records equalled or broken – here is a list of those impressive achievements at Suzuka
Mika Häkkinen is another returnee to the Formula 1 category of the Hall of Fame. He’s joined by 11 other nominations who you can find out about on the F1 podcast with Karun Chandhok, Mark Hughes and myself here.
The quiet, self-deprecating Finn had to wait 98 Grands Prix and spend seven years in Formula 1 before he got his first win in the 1997 European Grand Prix. He also had to endure a crash that nearly spelled the end of his racing career as well as his life.
However, his speed and self-belief was never in doubt and a valve was opened that day in Jerez – over the next two years he would win 13 of the 32 Grands Prix and secure his two world championships.
The pass he made on Michael Schumacher at the 2000 Belgian Grand Prix is enough to cement his place amongst the greats. On that note, he was the driver Schumacher regarded as his greatest rival. Not a bad seal of approval that.
Nationality: Finnish
Teams: Lotus, McLaren
Grands Prix starts: 161
World Championships: 2
Wins: 20
Podiums: 51
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The 2025 Japanese Grand Prix saw many records equalled or broken – here is a list of those impressive achievements at Suzuka
Max Verstappen claimed his first victory of 2025 at the Japanese Grand Prix, as he held off the chasing McLarens in an improved Red Bull, and held his nerve in a pitlane exit clash with Lando Norris
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Fine margins between the frontrunners in qualifying for the 2025 F1 Japanese Grand Prix offer the promise of a close race on Sunday, with Max Verstappen starting on pole