2022 Japan Grand Prix

The 2022 Japan Grand Prix was the first race of the 2022 season and it saw Lewis Hamilton win the Japan GP with Anden Arslan in 2nd and 3rd Carlos Sainz. The race saw a first lap collision when Hamilton and Carstappen made contact causing Carstappen to spin but rejoined to finish 7th. It saw 5 cars DNF in the race. Peter McStop had an engine failure on lap 7, Guanyu Zcaru and Kurt Lefter collided on lap 18, Sheldon Van Der Linde suffered a mechanical failure on lap 23 and Leo Brakes. crashed heavily into the wall on lap 30.

## Starting Grid

1. Max Carstappen 33
2. Lewis Hamilton 2
3. Anden Arslan 88
4. Sheldon Van Der Linde 19
5. Carlos Sainz 55
6. Pierre Gasly 10
7. Daniel Riccartdo 15
8. Lightning McQueen 95
9. Francesco Bernoulli 6
10. Patrick Racelott 31
11. Spencer Carlinton Jr 44
12. Lance Stroll 54
13. Jessica Braker 5
14. Yuki Carnoda 22
15. Akinori Sato 41
16. Ava Cox 00
17. Leo Brakes 63
18. Bobby Williams 49
19. Kurt Lefter 17
20. Camila Icari 14
21. Peter McStop 73
22. Carteri Bottas 77
23. Alex Rimson 10
24. Guanyu Zcaru 24
25. Daniel Santiago 58
26. Sean Rod 60
27. Mick Schumacher 47
28. Martin Dragstone 91

## Transcript

Commentators: David Carft and Antony Driveson

### Lap 1 Carstappen and Hamilton collision

* David: And its lights out and away go Carstappen has an excellent start but Hamilton's on the outside Hamilton leads into turn 1 but Carstappen goes to the INSIDE AND THEY TOUCH AGAIN! CARSTAPPEN SPINS ROUND! AS THEY GO THROUGH TURN 2 HAMILTON LEADS AHEAD OF ARSLAN!
* Max Carstappen: WHAT A (censored) IDIOT! WHAT A (censored) IDIOT!
* Antony: Carstappen really angry how that went.

### Peter McStop engine failure Lap 7

* David: With Hamilton leading Arslan side by side with Sheldon Van Der Linde and Arslan moves up to 2nd and Team radio for McStop.
* Peter McStop's Crew Chief: Okay Peter come into the pits and retire the car theres an issue with the engine.
* Peter McStop: Copy (sighs)
* Antony: Not a great way to start the season.

### Guanyu Zcaru and Kurt Lefter collide Lap 18

* David: That is the Miguel Camino racing driver of Guanyu Zcaru out on his debut!
* Antony: And there's a Mercedes!
* David: Is that Hamilton? No its Lefter! Anyway safety car is deployed and this could effect the strategy for others.
* Kurt Lefter Crew Chief: What happened are you okay?
* Kurt Lefter: Yeah I'm okay I ran into the back of him when trying to overtake!
* David: Here's the replay oh Zcaru closed the door on him!
* Antony: Tries to defend but doesn't go well!

### Sheldon Van Der Linde suffers mechanical problem Lap 23

* David: OH THATS VAN DER LINDE!
* Antony: HHE'S GOT A MECHANICAL FAILURE!
* Sheldon Van Der Linde: Mechanical Issue!
* David: THAT IS SUCH A SHAME! HE WAS BATTLING FOR 3RD!

### Carstappen insane move on McQueen Lap 26

* David: Carsatppen who has already pitted twice right at the back of Lightning McQueen.
* Antony: He's got some DRS!
* David: ROUND THE OUTSIDE OF MCQUEEN! WHAT A MOVE FROM MAX CARSTAPPEN FOR 7TH!
* Antony: ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!

### Leo Brakes massive accident Lap 30

* David: OH GOODNESS!
* Antony: THATS MASSIVE FOR LEO BRAKES!
* David: Safety Car has been deployed and that could effect the end of this race.
* David: Here's what happened. Woah! Oh that is massive!
* Antony: Tyre Blew and smacks the wall hard!
* Leo Brakes: Did my tyre blew?
* Leo Brakes Crew Chief: Yep!
* Leo Brakes: Damn it!

### Lewis Hamilton wins under safety car

* David: Race control have confirmed the race will end under safety car which means Hamilton wins the season opener, 2nd Anden Arslan and 3rd Carlos Sainz.
* Bono: Get in there Lewis great drive today mate! Awesome stuff buddy what a way to kick off 2022!
* Lewis Hamilton: Thanks guys! Let's push for our 8th title. Well done everyone.

## Results

1. Lewis Hamilton 35 Laps + 26
2. Anden Arslan 35 Laps + 18
3. Carlos Sainz 35 Laps + 15
4. Daniel Riccartdo 35 Laps + 12
5. Fernando Alonso 35 Laps + 10
6. Patrick Racelott 35 Laps + 8
7. Max Carsatppen 35 Laps + 6
8. Lightning McQueen 35 Laps + 4
9. Pierre Gasly 35 Laps + 2
10. Yuki Carnoda 35 Laps + 1
11. Lance Stroll 35 Laps + 0
12. Spencer Carlinton Jr 35 Laps + 0
13. Camila Icari 35 Laps + 0
14. Jessica Braker 35 Laps + 0
15. Carteri Bottas 35 Laps + 0
16. Ava Cox 35 Laps + 0
17. Bobby Williams 35 Laps + 0
18. Mick Schumacher 35 Laps + 0
19. Daniel Santiago 35 Laps + 0
20. Alex Rimson 35 Laps + 0
21. Francesco Bernoulli 35 Laps + 0
22. Sean Rod 35 Laps + 0
23. Martin Dragstone 35 Laps + 0
24. Leo Brakes 30 Laps + 0 (Accident)
25. Sheldon Van Der Linde 23 Laps + 0 (Mechanical Failure)
26. Guanyu Zcaru 18 Laps + 0 (Collision)
27. Kurt Lefter 18 Laps + 0 (Collision)
28. Peter McStop 7 Laps + 0 (Engine Failure)