Circuit Information

Location: Suzuka, Japan
Lap : 5.807kms / 3.608miles | Race : 53 laps (307.471kms / 191.062miles) | Offset : 0.300kms

The Circuit
Suzuka Circuit, approximately 50km south of Nagoya, is one of the oldest and most famous tracks. With a unique figure of 8 layout, the high-speed 130R and the famous Spoon Curve this circuit is among one of the drivers favourite. Grandstands are numbered and most have a view of a giant TV screen so you don´t miss any action. With a general admission ticket head to the bank on the outside of 130R, you can see the cars negotiate the Degner Curves- spectacular! The Suzuka Circuit not only has its famous racetrack it also has the huge Motopia theme park including the famous big wheel which dominates the Suzuka skyline.

Released by the Circuit
Born in 1962 as the first racing course in Japan exceeding international standards, Suzuka Circuit has hosted numerous top level races including the Formula One Grand Prix races, making the name "Suzuka" known around the world.

Suzuka Circuit has been the center of Japanese motorsports. The Formula One Japanese Grand Prix, launched in 1987, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, while the "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 hours World Endurance Championship Race racks up its 29th race. Both races are well-established as big events beyond the framework of motorsports. While hosting races, Suzuka Circuit has also been engaged in promoting motorsports culture. As part of this effort, a racing school was established to nurture drivers and riders able to compete at an international level. At the amusement park Motopia, there is a diverse range of driving entertainment for young children. This is based on the corporate vision of cultivating 'future fans' and promoting car culture in Japan.

Grandstand Locations
V, S and A Grandstands  are directly opposite the pit area on the pits straight. See the teams in action in pit area, as well as the start build up and chequered flag at the end of the race with the podium celebrations. Grandstand S is covered. The F1 Village is located behind these grandstands.

B Grandstand  is located on the first corner with a view of the pit lane exit.- see the cars head towards you on the main straight and take the first corner in to turn 2.

C Grandstand  is also situated at the first corner. See the cars race towards you on this down-hill right-hander which is one of the best overtaking points. You see the cars sweep from turn 1, into 2 and then into turn 3 heading down to the 'S curves'.

D and E Grandstands  are located along the S Curves and Dunlop Curve - turns 4, 5 6 and 7. See the cars head towards you from turn 3 and sweep in front before heading to the high speed Degner Curve and the slow 130R right hander.

G Grandstand  are based near the famous 130R. See the cars sweep around the slow right hander of 130R and over the figure of eight meeting point. They accelerate quickly as they pass the grandstand before braking heavily for the slow hairpin of turn 11.

I Grandstand  is on this slow hairpin of turn 11. Taken in first gear at just 60km/h, this is the slowest corner on the circuit.

J Grandstand  is tucked in the middle of the circuit. See the cars exit the slow hairpin and accelerate towards you before lifting the throttle into turn 12. They then accelerate away from you reaching speeds of over 290km/h.

M Grandstand  is located on the famous spoon curve. The cars race towards you at over 290km/h before braking into the curve. They enter the long curve at just under 180km/h and exit in 3rd gear at about 140km/h.

O Grandstand  is located on the long straight where the cars reach over 300km/h. See the cars exit the spoon curve and accelerate over the figure of eight meeting point into turn 15.

Q and R Grandstands are located at the chicane, now called the Casio Triangle. This is the slow last corner taken in 2nd gear at just under 100km/h. See the cars race towards you before braking for the turn and accelerating back up the main straight.