F1 makes a welcome return to Suzuka for the 2009 Japanese Grand Prix. Red Bull were expected to spread their wings on the sweeping turns of the figure of eight based circuit and Sebastian Vettel duly delivered with Pole position and yet another peerless lights to flag victory. Jarno Trulli gave the Japanese crowd something to shout about with a well deserved 2nd place ahead of McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton in 3rd.
Nico Rosberg pilots his Williams past Suzuka's giant Ferris wheel
Timo Glock kept cool in the native way
Romain Grojean's lack lustre form continues to drown his future prospects in F1
The Ferrari mechanics service Kimi Raikkonen in the pits
This little accident proved costly to Webber's victory hopes
The championship leader under pressure
Heikki Kovalainen begins another lap
Robert Kubica threads his BMW Sauber through the tricky esses
A bout of Flu for Timo Glock meant that Kamui Kobayashi got to have a play in practice
Sebastian Vettel the dark horse at Suzuka
Kazuki Nakajima was quick in the wet during practice but flattered to deceive in the race
Giancarlo Fisichella had plenty of moral support if little else in Japan
Practice makes perfect
Romain Grosjean makes his way out of the garages
Jaime Alguersuari, fast but eractic
Is Heikki kovalainen running on borrowed time at McLaren?
Something tells me he's pleased?...
Rubens Barrichello is running out of time to make an impact on the championship
Mark Webber splashes through the rain
The spoils of victory
