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2023 Formula One World Championship
2023 Japanese Grand Prix
Round 16
Suzuka International Racing Course
Suzuka, Japan
Sunday, 24 September 2023
Lewis Hamilton will be eager to become the second driver to win the
Japanese Grand Prix six times after Formula One icon Michael Schumacher.
Most recent race
The British racing driver secured a podium spot at the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix on 17 September as he finished third at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
Hamilton started on the fifth grid and he managed to pass a few cars before securing a third-spot finish which earned him 16 important points.
Standings
The seven-time Formula One world champion is now placed third on the World Drivers' Championship standings having accumulated 180 points from 15 races.
Hamilton is 194 points behind the Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT driver Max Verstappen who is the runaway leader.
Why Hamilton could win the 2023 Japanese GP
The Formula One legend is one of the most successful drivers in the history of the Japanese Grand Prix race having won it five times.
Having clinched the title in 2007, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, Hamilton will be determined to make it six wins when he competes at the Suzuka International Racing Course.
What did he say?
"It's not just the car," Hamilton said as he indicated that he was disappointed that he could not push Ferarri for the victory at the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix.
"I mean, George was able to put it on the front row. It's just me. It's my driving style and the changes I'm making. It's a lot of different things.
"I just need to look into that, and I will. I'll naturally keep my head down and keep pushing. I'm not satisfied until I get back there."
2022 Japanese Grand Prix results
Winner: Max Verstappen - Red Bull Racing-RBPT
Runner-Up: Sergio Perez - Red Bull Racing-RBPT
Third-Place: Charles Leclerc - Ferrari
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