The Suzuka International Circuit is located on a 50 km distance south-west of Nagoya in Japan. It is designed by Hans Hugenholtz and has a length of 5,807 km with 17 turns. The circuit is the venue for the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Circuit Suzuka is known for its unique layout as it is shaped like an 8. It is part of an amusement park with amongst others pools, hotels, golf courses and a theme park. Mobilityland Corporation, a subsidiary of Honda Motor Co. Ltd. is responsible for the circuit.
Circuit Suzuka can be divided into 3 configurations: the full circuit, Suzuka East and Suzuka West. Suzuka East runs from the pit straight to the Dunlop curve and back through a sharp right curve. Suzuka West is the other part of the full circuit. A famous part of the circuit is the 130R curve; a 130m radius curve after the Crossover. This curve is often compared to the Eau Rouge of the Spa Francorchamps circuit. The Suzuka circuit is beloved among drivers because of the fast curves and technical demands.
Besides the Japanese Grand Prix, circuit Suzuka also hosts other races such as the Suzuka 1000km race, which is now part of the Super GT and the only one of its length in this category. Also well known is the Suzuka 8 Hours for motors which is held since 1978. |
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