The 2012 Japanese Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race that took place at the Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture, Japan on 7 October 2012 at 15:00 local time. The race was the fifteenth round of the 2012 season, and marked the 38th running of the Japanese Grand Prix. Round 15 of 20 · 2012 Formula One World Championship October 7, 2012 at 06:00 UTC Suzuka International Racing Course, Suzuka, Japan Podium: 1. Sebastian Vettel · 2. Felipe Massa · 3. Kamui Kobayashi Pole position: Sebastian Vettel Wiki link