The 2013 Japanese Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race that was held on 13 October 2013 at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan. The race was the fifteenth round of the 2013 season, and marked the 39th running of the Japanese Grand Prix. The race, contested over 53 laps, was won by Sebastian Vettel, driving a Red Bull after starting from second on the grid. Mark Webber, who started on pole position, settled for second after being forced to switch to a three stop strategy, which in the end was not successful. Romain Grosjean took his second podium in succession in third position for Lotus F1. This was Red Bull's 14th one-two finish in Formula One. Round 15 of 19 · 2013 Formula One World Championship October 13, 2013 at 06:00 UTC Suzuka International Racing Course, Suzuka, Japan Podium: 1. Sebastian Vettel · 2. Mark Webber · 3. Romain Grosjean Pole position: Mark Webber Wiki link