2026 Circuit Guide
Suzuka Circuit
Suzuka, Japan • Japanese Grand Prix
2026 Race Results
P2PiastriMcLaren
P1AntonelliMercedes
P3LeclercFerrari
2026 Track Layout & Active Aero
2026 Sector Breakdown
Sector 1
The iconic, undulating S-Curves where rhythm is everything.
Sector 2
The sweeping Degner corners, the hairpin, and Spoon curve.
Sector 3
The flat-out blast through 130R and the final tricky chicane.
Grandstand & Seating Guide
V1/V2
Covered seating on the main straight opposite the garages.
B2/C
Perfect vantage point for the challenging Turn 1 and S-Curves.
Q2
Views of the tricky chicane and cars blasting out of 130R.
Recent Winners
2025Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
2024Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
2023Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
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Track Overview & History
A masterpiece of circuit design. As the only figure-of-eight track on the calendar, Suzuka is universally loved by drivers. The legendary "S" Curves demand flawless rhythm, while the terrifyingly fast 130R requires absolute commitment.
Track Weather: Suzuka Circuit
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19°C
Partly CloudyWind18 km/h
Humidity65 %
Trackside Survival Guide
- Local Track RadioPit-FM 86.0 FM
- Terrain & WalkingHilly and paved. Suzuka is an amusement park, making navigation fun but tiring.
- Sun & ShadeVery little shade outside of hospitality and the main grandstand. Bring a hat and suncream.
Nominated Tyre Compounds
C1Hard
C2Medium
C3Soft
First Grand Prix1987
Number of Laps53
Circuit Length5.807 km
Race Distance307.471 km
Lap Record
1:30.983
Weekend Schedule Track Local Time
Practice 111:30 Local
Practice 215:00 Local
Qualifying15:00 Local
Race14:00 Local