2025 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix's Track Statistics:
Suzuka International Racing Course
- First Grand Prix: 1987
- Number of Laps: 53
- Circuit Length: 5.807 KM
- Race Distance: 307.471 KM
- Lap Record: 1:31.540 by Kimi Räikkönen (2005)
Other Attractions of Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix:
The huge theme park which is constructed at the track offers visitors entertainment and quality time with its facilities including its roller coaster and famous Big Wheel which provides a killer view of sea and Suzuka skyline. Such moments only added to Suzuka's appeal with fans, with the Grand Prix now attracting some of the most passionate and knowledgeable crowds in F1 racing.
For those who think they can sing, there is the Big Echo bar in which to try some karaoke and you can eat high quality beef in the Matoba restaurant.
Interesting Facts about Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix:
Built by Honda as a test facility in 1962, the track was designed by Dutchman John Hugenholz, the Hermann Tilke of his day. A huge theme park was also constructed at the track, including the famous big wheel which dominates the Suzuka skyline.
In 1987, having hosted various sports car and F2 races, and having lost out initially to Fuji in the race to host the Japanese Grand Prix, Honda's influence finally prevailed and the Grand Prix had a new Japanese home. And - 2007/8 aside - at Suzuka the race has stayed ever since, providing the scene for many nail-biting end-of-season deciders, including the now infamous collisions involving Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna.
The track has also become a favorite with drivers, featuring some of the F1 calendar's most challenging corners. Among the most popular are the high-speed 130R and the famous Spoon Curve. On top of this the circuit's figure-of-eight layout makes it unique in F1 racing.
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