Suzuka Circuit
Circuit character
186
Overtakes per race
#16 of 24 circuits · 4 races since 2023, first laps excluded
0%
Wet sessions
rain in 0 of 8 measured sessions since 2023
14.3s
Quickest pit lane visit
entry to exit, since 2011
Fastest laps
- 2026Andrea Kimi Antonelli Mercedes1:32.432
- 2025Andrea Kimi Antonelli Mercedes1:30.965
- 2024Max Verstappen Red Bull1:33.706
- 2023Max Verstappen Red Bull1:34.183
- 2022Guanyu Zhou Alfa Romeo1:44.411
- 2019Lewis Hamilton Mercedes1:30.983
- 2018Sebastian Vettel Ferrari1:32.318
- 2017Valtteri Bottas Mercedes1:33.144
- 2016Sebastian Vettel
Most wins here
Most successful teams here
Events held here (36)
- 2026Japanese Grand Prix29 Mar 2026
- 2025Japanese Grand Prix6 Apr 2025
- 2024Japanese Grand Prix7 Apr 2024
- 2023Japanese Grand Prix24 Sept 2023
- 2022Japanese Grand Prix9 Oct 2022
- 2019Japanese Grand Prix13 Oct 2019
- 2018Japanese Grand Prix7 Oct 2018
- 2017Japanese Grand Prix8 Oct 2017
- 2016Japanese Grand Prix9 Oct 2016
- 2015Japanese Grand Prix27 Sept 2015
- 2014Japanese Grand Prix
Tagged news
via motorsport.comWho slept worst last night: George RussellGeorge Russell faced a tough race at the Italian GP, finishing in second place behind his teammate Kimi Antonelli, who made an impressive comeback from 19th on the grid to win. This result has left Russell with a significant 66-point gap in the championship standings, prompting him to reflect on his chances of winning the title this season.
In a post-race press conference, Russell expressed acceptance of his current situation, acknowledging Antonelli's dominance and the challenges ahead. He emphasized his intention to enjoy the remaining races and focus on winning, despite the difficult reality of his championship aspirations.
Mon 7 Sep · 05:41 UTC
via motorsport.comWho slept best last night: Liam LawsonLiam Lawson had a notable performance during his third race with Red Bull at Zandvoort, qualifying closely behind Max Verstappen and finishing seventh, which earned him points. This race was a stark contrast to his previous stint in 2025, where he struggled significantly and failed to score any points.
The article reflects on Lawson's journey, highlighting the challenges he faced when initially promoted to Red Bull and the pressure he was under. It suggests that his recent performance may indicate that the RB21 car suits his driving style better than before, and questions the decisions made by Red Bull regarding driver placements in the past.Mon 24 Aug · 05:21 UTC