Japanese Grand Prix 2015 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Lewis Hamilton secured a crucial victory at the Japanese Grand Prix, defeating Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel at the legendary Suzuka circuit. Hamilton controlled the race from the front after starting second, using superior race pace to pass pole-sitter Rosberg and pull away for a comfortable victory. The triumph extended Hamilton's championship lead to 48 points with four races remaining, putting him on the brink of clinching his third world title.

The race showcased Hamilton's complete racecraft as he executed the perfect strategy to overcome Rosberg's qualifying advantage. His fastest lap demonstrated the pace advantage he enjoyed, making victory inevitable once he established the lead. Vettel's third place for Ferrari was solid but distant from the battling Mercedes, highlighting the performance gap that remained between F1's top two teams.

Hamilton's Japanese triumph meant he could clinch the championship at the following race in Russia with a victory. The win at Suzuka continued his dominant 2015 campaign and confirmed his status as the sport's premier driver. For Rosberg, the defeat effectively ended his championship challenge, as the points deficit had become insurmountable with so few races remaining.