Race Overview
Track
Name: Suzuka International Racing Course
Location: Suzuka, Mie Prefecture, Japan
Opened: 1962
Circuit Length: 5.807 km (3.608 mi)
Race Distance: 307.573 km (191.109 mi)
Turns: 18
Historical Significance
The Japanese Grand Prix has been a staple of the Formula 1 calendar for decades, often serving as the dramatic conclusion to thrilling championship battles. Suzuka, with its unique figure-eight layout, is renowned for its challenging corners and high-speed sections, demanding precision and bravery from drivers.
Iconic moments include Senna vs. Prost duels, Schumacher's dominance, and nail-biting championship deciders. It's a circuit that truly tests the limits of both man and machine.
Recent Winners
2023: Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
2022: Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
2021: Race cancelled due to COVID-19
2020: Race cancelled due to COVID-19
2019: Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Key Stats & Records
Driver Records
- Most Wins: Lewis Hamilton (7)
- Most Poles: Ayrton Senna (8)
- Most Podiums: Lewis Hamilton (11)
- Fastest Lap: Valtteri Bottas (1:30.983, 2019)
Constructor Records
- Most Wins: McLaren (12)
- Most Poles: McLaren (11)
- Most Fastest Laps: Mercedes (11)