Lewis Hamilton Smashes Suzuka Track Record | 2017 Japanese Grand Prix 

5 seconds penalty, speeding on the track.

0:37 holy moly that turn

Whether you respect him or not but this was a legendary lap. No doubt he is in the best car but still he has a damn strong neck to handle those intense Gs & great concentration to execute every single turn that perfectly. Hats off...

What a car and what a driver! The speed he carries into the corners is surreal, could spend the whole day watching this.

Give us G-Force meter! Please

Anyone who says F1 drivers arent athletes should watch this video. Man, you can feel the G-forces through the screen, 1st corner was insane, and 130r with 310km/h, its just mind blowing.

1:01 is the most insane turn I have ever seen, pure goosebumps

The cornering speed in the S-curves is simply out of this world. And you can think of Hamilton as negative as you want, but when it comes down to qualifying Lewis sometimes seems unbeatable. His ability to perform a perfect lap is fantastic. And no, I'm not a Hamilton fan but you can't deny that he is a great racing driver.

First sector was out of this WORLD! 😉

310Kmph at turn 130R!! that looked scary! Also the momentum through S curves was just mind blowing! I was able to almost feel those forces just by watching in a 2D video...

How can a lap so perfect have so many dislikes People hate this kid for nothing

This camera angle is so cool, its so immersive. You can really feel the speed, especially in sector 1

0:37 That is a fast turn! 😃

He looks so calm behind the wheel. Makes it look like a drive to the shops. When he retires he will be remembered as one of the all time great drivers.

almost a whole second faster than 2024's pole time. these cars seem to be just gliding across the track versus the 2022 era cars being heavy and stiff

Such a beautiful lap

I am not a Hamilton fan but if you still hate him after this qualifying session then the problem is you, that was masterful!

I am a Sebastian fan but Hamilton that was a legendary drive, hats offf

Cornering at 300kmh. Lewis redefines physics...

I wish him the best. I think it’s unfair for anyone to judge a public figure’s true character without knowing that individual on a personal basis. Just my opinion since I noticed lots of negative comments on him. These guys are all pros and I respect that. I drove recently on the Belgian F1 track, crazy how fast these guys can drive on it in F1. Much respect.

nearly 30 years of peak opponent crushing performances. since a child. literally. its incredible...

Not his biggest fan but cant deny the immense talent and this particular quali lap is out of this world. Well done Lewis

That speed into turn 1!! These cars are amazing! And Lewis aswell..

That was a sexy lap!

Smooth like butter on bread

The way that car can scrub off all that speed when braking hard... must be like having a mild crash for us mortals!

This guy is a real champion, loved the driving skills on this lap! Amaizing!

The only current driver to have pole on all current circuits 👏👏

This is My favorite drifting circuit in gran turismo sport

Not a hamilton fan but this is a smooth lap

Pray for Schumacher, we will always have you in our memories and never forget all those times we watched you dominate and change F1. Stay strong and get well soon.

Ridiculous how good this boy is!!

I'm a Ferrari fan but this was on another level. Massive respect to Lewis but let's hope the race won't be boring and onesided... reminds me of 2016 again

Best driver on the fastest car, unbeatable. HAMMERTIME 44 .

It’s weird seeing the on boards without the halo. Almost like the cars half finished.

spped in the corners seems absolutely monstrous .. watching the pole position af Ayrton the differences in all corners are so big.... nice pole Lewis :D

First corner almost flat out, 330-320km/h. This is a track that separates the men from the boys.

Not a Hamilton fan, but gotta admit he’s one of the best ever. Alonso and him are above the rest. So pleasing to watch.

Replayed this video like 10 times, cant believe how glued to the road he is in some turns, surreal

0:37 damn!

If only every F1 race was held at a track as good as this.

鈴鹿サーキットが、簡単なサーキットだと錯覚してしまうくらいハミルトン＆メルセデスベンツはスペシャルです。

So smooth! Such a dive from him! The cars seems to be working very well. Mighty setup work!

Pure quality driving skills. Having onboard cameras is what really makes formula exciting to watch. Watching the drivers wiz around the track together becomes very boring after a few laps. They so need to have more onboard camera clips like this video to bring in more viewers. This video really shows how hard it is to do what they do. you can you can sense all the high speed turns and appreciate the whole sport a lot more. Lewis looking in top form.

This video game has Super Mario physics ! ...wait a minute... is that a real life lap ?!

2 years later and has not been beaten yet. This lap was legendary 💯

LOVE the telemetry circle, it makes it so much more in depth because sometimes when you watch a car go around a track you cant really break down what's really going on beyond "yeah that's looks pretty fast". but with the speed, the gears, the throttle, the brake data laid out in front of you, you understand every little move and it really puts the drivers skill on display. if only the g forces were on there as well!

Absolutely astonishing what kind of corners those cars can take flat out.

Greatest driver since Michael

Who's here after the new 2023 camera onboard from lewis?

Breathtaking lap from Lewis. Man and machinery in perfect harmony. When he's on it, no-one else comes close.

What a legendary track. Gives you the classic feeling every time.

Seb fan here, this lap is fucking fast and awesome, hats off

2023, still cant belive how did Hamilton's 2017 Pole Lap at Suzuka got too many dislikes.

look at the steering, that car must feel AWESOME to drive here.. amazing lap!

Ever since he debuted, I hated how good he was. Have to bow to the greatness that is Lewis Hamilton in 2019.

People who say this lap was from the car and not the driver, need a SERIOUS reality check.

You can hate him on his personality or on the way he dresses but you can't deny Lewis Hamilton is one of the all time greats to sit on a F1 cockpit , without hating on him appreciate him look at bottas he's I'm no way of Hamilton's level

Got to witness that lap and Singapore 2018 qualifying laps live both special.

Love this camera angle

Legendary driver! Epic lap!

Now imagine the 2020 version of this car

I know how hard suzuka is to play even on esports. That man #44 just made it look easy. I've never, ever seen someone make suzuka look that easy. And now I've got to stop cuz I've a lump in my throat

2017-18 cars looked incredible and lethal

I respect him as a driver and as a person. I like the way his acts off the track, I like his style, I respect his choice of lifestyle. I don't think he is unnecessarily arrogant. You are triggered because you disagree with me. Yes, you.

Lewis is a machine

Dayum these 2017 cars are fast! Just flying through the corners

Absolute Legend. Suzuka seems to be a very high speed track.. Speed dropped to less than 100km/hr only the hairpin and Chicane part. Those high speed corners!! wow

His the man....big big clap for Lewis

GOAT Lewis Hamilton

This is the most beautiful lap I've seen so far. The speed in the first corner is just insane.

His driving is so smooth it doesn't even feel fast. I've seen videos from the mid 2000's of Schumacher driving one of those monster cars around Suzuka and it feels really fast; you can see him chopping at the wheel and struggling with traction. Lewis makes it look easy.

Lewis Hamilton: The King of Japan!

Amazing lap. I see Senna in Lewis. I met Ayrton, and marveled at the way he turned his head, side-to-side as he drove. Incredibly smooth, with a fluid steering style. Lewis gets into the groove, and makes everyone else look so slow. Vettel was a terrible sport: grudging in his praise for Mercedes, and his radio outbursts are so childish. Last week, he unloaded on Stroll, I believe, for supposedly “driving into me”. When the race footage was reviewed, by the BBC crew, Stroll held the racing line and didn’t move his steering wheel. The accident was Vettel’s fault, as are so many race incidents involving him. He can be a decent driver, when he has the best car, with the best set-up, but he’s a bad loser, and his outbursts are bad for the sport. I hope Lewis trounces him, tomorrow. I hope Botha’s gets back to winning, or number two, because he’s a great driver, and a better ambassador for the sport. Vettel is all about Vettel, and Formula One deserves more class. Senna, Hamilton, Botha’s, Button, Berger, and so many others have been ultra competitive, without becoming foul-mouthed, and selfish. Good luck to Mercedes, tomorrow!

That was a flawless lap. Hardly any steering input. So calm, yet carrying all that speed. He's handling these big cars beautifully. I know he's in a Merc and all these cars have amazing gearboxes and brakes now but that's sensational.

It's the slow corners which actually are shocking in terms of the average speed those cars have. A couple of 90° corners a Formula 1 car takes at almost 200 kph, whilst a super-hyper-mega-roadcar with semislicks doesn't manage to hit 120 kph...

No halo what a beautiful sight

Great lap by Hamilton.

beautiful! that said i would like cameras back on the top of the roll hoop and g-force telemetry!

Amazing to watch, effortless skill with the wheel

Love this 1:17

80 salty vettel fans disliking the video

Look how little does he have to struggle with the steering wheel, every manoeuvre is just SO PERFECT.... Still watching this brilliant lap in 2021

Wow that is some great driving and grip. I always slide in those tracks

Villeneuve and Senna would struggle against HAM. Lewis is the best ever driver, bar none, to compete in GP F1 . .

I can't wait until this season is over. I'm sick of seeing salty Vettel and Ferrari fanboys in the comments.

People keep saying it's just the car But time and time again Lewis keeps giving us moments like this... It's driver and car working together is what it is

Wow! The speed is phenomenal, especially through the esses, degner and spoon

I don't like him but his pole laps this year have been spectacular

He's the best driver, like Senna, and the most consistent (like Schumi). Lewis will be remembered as the GOAT. Once all the racists die off and the world judges him for his accomplishments this will be 100% obvious.

The last chicane looks a lot faster than in the past. Did they change it, or am I imagining ?

One of the nicest laps I have ever seen

Great lap

So much nicer w/o the ridiculous halo

Absolutely "insane" lap demonstrating for the world to see his masterly otherworldly car control. Fangio/Senna/Schumacher/Hamilton racing "immortals".

Great vídeo 📹. Awesome lap 👌💪👍

I wish the British commentators for once would stop patronising and sucking up to Lewis Hamilton.

GOAT. Once he retires people will realise

Last car without halo😞 Looks amazing

It's 2023 and the shoulder cam returned for Japan this year!