Race Date: 7 Oct 2012

Circuit Name: Suzuka circuit

Number of Laps: 53

Circuit Length: 5.807 km

Race Distance: 307.471 km

Lap Record: 1:31.540 - K. Raikkonen (2005)

Formula One Betting Online: On October 7, from the Suzuka Circuit, one of the most famous tracks in all of Formula One, the top drivers in the business will take to the road to see who can come out on top in the Japanese Grand Prix. When it comes to Formula One wagering, it doesn’t get more exciting than this one, as the end of the Formula One season lies in wait and every race counts.

Traditionally one of the final events, this year’s Japanese Grand Prix is only the fifth race until the finish. While 12 out of 24 years have seen a champion crowned at the end of this race, this year will not feature such a definitive finish.

However, a familiar face will likely be standing atop the podium when this one comes to a close.

Sebastian Vettel, the favorite to bring it all home this year, has won this event each of the last two years. He is one of only eight drivers to win this race multiple times, tied with seven others in second to the brilliance of Michael Schumacher, who won this event six times, including three straight from 2000-2002.

Vettel’s mettle (which is the name of my new punk rock band) will be tested again this year at a track that remains one of the top in the world. Dominated by the large Ferris wheel shooting up over the local theme park, the Suzuka Circuit has some of the more memorable turns in all of Formula One racing.

The race starts at 3:00 PM local Japanese time, which means 2:00 AM ET. If you are not diehard enough to stay up for this one, make sure you place your bet at Bookmaker before you go to bed. Then, simply wake up to a winning bet in your Formula One Wagering.

2011 Japanese Grand Prix Winner - Jenson Button won the Japanese Grand Prix, Sebastian Vettel becomes World Champion

MERCEDES GP PETRONAS driver Michael Schumacher started Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka, Japan in eighth place and made up two places to finish in sixth place and score 8 points. Nico Rosberg worked his way up from 23rd on the grid to finish the race in tenth place scoring him 1 point.

Though Jenson Button was the winner of the Japanese Grand Prix, Sebastian Vettel clinched enough points to become world champion for the second straight year. As a result, Vettel has earned the title of the youngest ever back-to-back winner.

Vettel has 324 points to Button’s 210, Alonso has 202, Webber 194 and Hamilton’s in fifth with 178. Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher are in seventh and eight place with 63 and 60 points.

Red Bull Racing-Renault have 518 points while McLaren trailes with 388 points in the constructors’ standings, with both teams still in the running for that title. Mercedes is currently in fourth with 123 points.

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