The 2014 Japanese Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on 5 October 2014 at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Mie. It was the 15th race of the 2014 Formula One World Championship, and the 30th Formula One Japanese Grand Prix. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton won the 44-lap race starting from second position. His teammate, Nico Rosberg, finished second and Red Bull Racing driver Sebastian Vettel was third. It was Hamilton's eighth victory of the season and the 30th of his Formula One career. Round 15 of 19 · 2014 Formula One World Championship October 5, 2014 at 06:00 UTC Suzuka International Racing Course, Suzuka, Japan Podium: 1. Lewis Hamilton · 2. Nico Rosberg · 3. Sebastian Vettel Pole position: Nico Rosberg Wiki link