Jacques Villeneuve's (CDN), Williams Renault FW19, tactic of slowing down the field during the opening laps came undone when he was overtaken by the Ferrari F310B of Eddie Irvine (GBR) who soon built up a commanding lead. Irvine eventually finished third while Villeneuve was fifth. Villeneuve was subsequently excluded from the event after racing under appeal.
Japanese Grand Prix, Rd16, Suzuka, Japan. 12 October 1997.
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