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2008 Japanese Grand Prix F1 Starting Grid
2008 Japanese Grand Prix Formula 1 starting grid with driver, constructor, circuit, and season details.
Browse the full classification, related season, driver, team, circuit, and championship history.
- Season
- 2008
- Round
- 16
- Grand Prix
- Japanese Grand Prix
- Circuit
- Fuji Speedway
- Winner
- Fernando Alonso
- Classified drivers
- 20
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Hamilton | McLaren | Finished |
| 2 | Kimi Räikkönen | Ferrari | Finished |
| 3 | Heikki Kovalainen | McLaren | Engine |
| 4 | Fernando Alonso | Renault | Finished |
| 5 | Felipe Massa | Ferrari | Finished |
| 6 | Robert Kubica | BMW Sauber | Finished |
| 7 | Jarno Trulli | Toyota | Finished |
| 8 | Timo Glock | Toyota | Collision damage |
| 9 | Sebastian Vettel | Toro Rosso | Finished |
| 10 | Sébastien Bourdais | Toro Rosso | Finished |
| 11 | David Coulthard | Red Bull | Accident |
| 12 | Nelson Piquet Jr. | Renault | Finished |
| 13 | Mark Webber | Red Bull | Finished |
| 14 | Kazuki Nakajima | Williams | +1 lap |
| 15 | Nico Rosberg | Williams | Finished |
| 16 | Nick Heidfeld | BMW Sauber | Finished |
| 17 | Rubens Barrichello | Honda | +1 lap |
| 18 | Jenson Button | Honda | +1 lap |
| 19 | Adrian Sutil | Force India | Puncture |
| 20 | Giancarlo Fisichella | Force India | Gearbox |