Japanese Grand Prix 2013 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Sebastian Vettel secured his fifth consecutive victory at Suzuka, converting Red Bull's front-row lockout into another commanding performance at one of motorsport's most challenging circuits. Despite Mark Webber starting from pole position and setting the fastest lap, it was Vettel who controlled the race from the front, leading home his teammate and Romain Grosjean's Lotus. The victory at the legendary Japanese circuit demonstrated once again that Vettel and Red Bull had mastered every type of track configuration.

The race showcased Red Bull's complete technical superiority as they dominated at Suzuka's demanding sequence of high-speed corners. Webber's strong performance suggested he had the pace to challenge his teammate, but team dynamics and race circumstances saw Vettel emerge victorious once more. Grosjean's third place for Lotus was admirable but highlighted the growing gap between Red Bull and their closest competitors as the season reached its climax.

Vettel's Suzuka triumph brought him within one race of clinching his fourth consecutive world championship, potentially at the following race in India. The victory extended his winning streak to five races and put him on course to match and exceed some of F1's most prestigious records. For Red Bull, the success represented the culmination of years of technical development and investment, creating a car and driver combination that appeared unbeatable.