Max Verstappen won the Japanese Grand Prix in 2024. [Credits: X/ Formula 1]

List of Japanese Grand Prix Winners- Who Has Won the Most Races in Japan?

Read ahead to know more about list of drivers who have won the Japanese Grand Prix over the years.

Max Verstappen won the Japanese Grand Prix in 2024. [Credits: X/ Formula 1]

The Japanese Grand Prix 2025 took place on April 6, 2025. The 53-lap race was the third event of the season. The Japanese GP is preponed for the 2025 F1 calendar, contrary to its previous iterations. The race is famous for its high-speed action and spectacular crashes. The Japanese GP has crowned many F1 champions in the past years. Japanese Grand Prix was away from F1 due to COVID-19 pandemic. The race was brought back in the F1 calendar in 2022 F1 season.

The 2025 Japanese GP is the 50th edition of the event. Japanese Grand Prix takes place at the Suzuka International Circuit every year. The race will be held until the 2029 season according to its current contract with Formula 1. Max Verstappen claimed victory at the Japanese Grand Prix in 2025. He is the first driver to win four races in Japan consecutively. Verstappen started from pole and breezed his way to victory in an uneventful race against the McLarens behind him.

Simply lovely, @Max33Verstappen 🔥#F1 #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/a4NE0Ui8qU
— Formula 1 (@F1) April 6, 2025

Verstappen utilised the track conditions effectively to win in Japan. The Dutchman was able to keep his tires cool using the clean air ahead of him. On the other hand, he also defended against Lando Norris without breaking a sweat. Let’s have look at the Japanese Grand Prix winners before the 2025 season.

Japanese Grand Prix Winners By Year

According to official stats, Michael Schumacher is the best driver in Japan. The German legend has won six Japanese Grand Prix in his career. The reigning champion, Max Verstappen has won four races at Suzuka. He is the best driver of the 2025 grid at Japan.

Year	Driver
1976	Mario Andretti
1977	James Hunt
1987	Gerhard Berger
1988	Ayrton Senna
1989	Alessandro Nannini
1990	Nelson Piquet
1991	Gerhard Berger
1992	Riccardo Patrese
1993	Ayrton Senna
1994	Damon Hill
1995	Michael Schumacher
1996	Damon Hill
1997	Michael Schumacher
1998	Mika Häkkinen
1999	Mika Häkkinen
2000	Michael Schumacher
2001	Michael Schumacher
2002	Michael Schumacher
2003	Rubens Barrichello
2004	Michael Schumacher
2005	Kimi Räikkönen
2006	Fernando Alonso
2007	Lewis Hamilton
2008	Fernando Alonso
2009	Sebastian Vettel
2010	Sebastian Vettel
2011	Jenson Button
2012	Sebastian Vettel
2013	Sebastian Vettel
2014	Lewis Hamilton
2015	Lewis Hamilton
2016	Nico Rosberg
2017	Lewis Hamilton
2018	Lewis Hamilton
2019	Valtteri Bottas
2022	Max Verstappen
2023	Max Verstappen
2024	Max Verstappen
2025	Max Verstappen

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