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Formula 1 - Suzuka (Japan)

Seizoen: 1991 - Aflevering: 15 / 63 - Eerst uitgezonden: 20 oktober 1991 - Episode ID: 401359

XVII Fuji Television Japanese Grand Prix Location: Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan Course: Permanent racing facility 5.864 km (3.643 mi) Distance: 53 laps, 310.792 km (193.033 mi) Weather: Dry, warm, cloudy Pole position: Gerhard Berger McLaren-Honda 1:34.700 Formula One moved to Japan with the fight for the title still open; this was the fifth year in a row that the title would be decided at the Suzuka circuit. The organizers were hoping that the events of 1990 would not repeat themselves. Both championship contenders Ayrton Senna and Nigel Mansell knew exactly what they needed to do, Mansell had to win with help and Senna needed to beat Mansell. There were several changes to the driver lineup, the most notable being at Leyton House where Ivan Capelli had been replaced by young Austrian Karl Wendlinger. Elsewhere AGS had run out of money and did not make the voyage to Japan, while fellow stragglers Coloni had hired local driver Naoki Hattori, but he failed to pre-qualify.Johnny Herbert was back behind the wheel of the Lotus after having missed a few races in the second half of the season due to Japanese Formula 3000 commitments. Qualifying saw many large accidents, including young sensation Michael Schumacher and Ferrari driver Jean Alesi. The biggest of these accidents was the one that befell Éric Bernard who broke his ankle and would not take any further part in the race. At the end of the qualifying sessions it was a McLaren front row with Gerhard Berger ahead of Ayrton Senna. Mansell was third followed by the unhappy Alain Prost, Riccardo Patrese, Jean Alesi, Pierluigi Martini, Gianni Morbidelli, Michael Schumacher, and Nelson Piquet. Senna was right where he wanted to be, while Mansell knew he had his work cut out for him. Notes * This was the last points finish for the Brabham team. * The Coloni team returned to racing and signed Japanese driver Naoki Hattori, replacing Pedro Chaves, who quit the team after the Portuguese Grand Prix. However, Hattori failed to pre-qualify on his debut run. * Ayrton Senna won his third and final driver's world championship after Nigel Mansell retired from the race on lap 9. * This was Gerhard Berger's only victory in 1991. * Nelson Piquet qualified 10th but started from the back of the grid due to repairs.