Japanese Grand Prix
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- Venue
- Suzuka International Racing Course
- Location
- Suzuka, Japan
- Layout
- permanent · 5.807 km · 18 corners · 2 DRS zones
- Characteristics
- high downforce, medium tyre deg., overtaking: medium
History, conditions & layout
History
A rare figure-8, driver-favourite track with deep roots in Japanese motorsport. Iconic esses (S curves) and late-braking zones provide a long lap that rewards flow and car balance over one-lap time.
Typical conditions
Autumn in central Honshu: warm but not desert-hot; rain can be heavy if a typhoon remnant is nearby. Track evolution and rubber often improve grip through the weekend in dry running.
Track layout & design
A rollercoaster: fast direction changes, camber, and a mix of low-, medium-, and high-speed turns. A strong test of aero and chassis; qualifying gaps here are highly respected in the paddock.
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Weekend Schedule
2026 Season Rounds
Australian GP
Melbourne
Chinese GP
Shanghai
Japanese GP
Suzuka
Miami GP
Miami
Canadian GP
Montreal
Monaco GP
Monte Carlo
Barcelona-Catalunya GP
Barcelona
Austrian GP
Spielberg
British GP
Silverstone
Belgian GP
Spa-Francorchamps
Hungarian GP
Budapest
Dutch GP
Zandvoort
Italian GP
Monza
Spanish GP
Madrid
Azerbaijan GP
Baku
Singapore GP
Singapore
United States GP
Austin
Mexican GP
Mexico City
Brazilian GP
Sao Paulo
Las Vegas GP
Las Vegas
Qatar GP
Doha
Abu Dhabi GP
Yas Marina
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Data & updates
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