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Formula 1 - Suzuka (Japan)

Seizoen: 2006 - Aflevering: 17 / 153 - Eerst uitgezonden: 08 oktober 2006 - Episode ID: 397796

XXXII Fuji Television Japanese Grand Prix Date: October 8 2006 Location: Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Mie, Japan Course: Permanent racing facility 5.807 km (3.608 mi) Distance: 53 laps, 307.573 km (191.224 mi) Weather: Fine Pole position: Felipe Massa Ferrari 1:29.599 Fastest lap: Fernando Alonso Renault 1:32.676 on lap 14 The 2006 Japanese Grand Prix was the seventeenth race of the 2006 Formula One season. It was held between 6–8 October at Suzuka International Racing Course, Suzuka.It was the first Formula One race to be broadcast in HDTV by Fuji Television. Felipe Massa started the race from pole, but Michael Schumacher soon passed him on lap 3 to take the lead. Schumacher was well on his way to victory and an undisputed lead in the championship with 1 race to go. On lap 37, Schumacher's engine failed, giving the lead to Fernando Alonso, who went on to win the race. This virtually gave the championship to Alonso. Notes * Lap Leaders: Felipe Massa (1–2); Michael Schumacher (3–36); Fernando Alonso (37–53) * Third place Giancarlo Fisichella dedicated his third place to his best friend, Tonino Visciani, who died on 5 October 2006 after a heart attack.[4] * Schumacher's engine failure was his first in over six years, and essentially ended any chance of his winning an eighth championship. * This was the last Japanese Grand Prix held at Suzuka to date. Starting from 2007, the race has moved to Fuji Speedway. However, in 2009, the race will return to Suzuka, and alternate with Fuji. * This was Michelin's last win in Formula One.