Japanese Grand Prix
Suzuka Circuit
One of Formula 1®'s most celebrated circuits, Suzuka combines a unique figure-of-eight layout with some of the sport's most demanding corners. Built by Honda in 1962 as a test track, the circuit has become synonymous with the Japanese Grand Prix and remains a favourite among drivers and fans, with passionate crowds creating a distinctive atmosphere throughout the race weekend.
Suzuka first hosted the Japanese Grand Prix in 1987 and has since become one of the defining venues on the Formula 1® calendar. Its 5.807km layout features 18 corners, including the flowing 'S' Curves, the Degners, the high-speed 130R and the tight Hairpin. The circuit's combination of high-speed corners, technical sections and limited run-off leaves little room for error, demanding precision and commitment throughout every lap.
The Japanese Grand Prix has played host to some of Formula 1®'s most significant moments, with 12 Drivers' Championships having been settled at Suzuka. The circuit provided the setting for defining clashes between Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost, while Michael Schumacher's six victories make him the most successful driver in the history of the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. Kimi Raikkonen also produced one of the circuit's most memorable victories in 2005, winning from 17th on the grid.
In recent years, Suzuka has continued to deliver some of the most anticipated weekends of the Formula 1® season. The Japanese Grand Prix moved to an earlier April slot in 2024 as part of Formula 1®'s efforts to create a more efficient global calendar, while a long-term extension has secured the race at Suzuka through 2029. In 2027, the circuit will once again welcome Formula 1®'s latest generation of cars for another test of speed, precision and commitment.
Previous winners:
2026 Kimi Antonelli
2025 Max Verstappen
2024 Max Verstappen
