ROUND 03Permanent CircuitFigure-Eight
FIA Grade 1 • JPSuzuka International Racing Course
Suzuka, Japan•Japanese Grand Prix
The only figure-eight circuit on the F1 calendar, reverently regarded by drivers as the ultimate aerodynamic test with the flowing Esses, Degner corners, Spoon curve, and flat-out 130R.
#Figure-Eight Crossover#High-G S-Curves#Legendary 130R#Demanding Spoon Curve
Figure-Eight
Track Technical Specifications
Track Length5.807km(3.608 miles)
Turns & Corners18turnsFigure-Eight
Overtake Zones1zonesActive aero overtake mode
Official Lap Record1:30.983Lewis HamiltonMercedes (2019)
Race Laps53laps307.471 km distance
First Grand Prix1987Inaugural Championship race
Elevation Change40.4mVertical differential
Estimated Top Speed332 km/hSpeed trap maximum
Japanese Grand Prix Weekend Timetable
Official session schedule in your local time
Local Time
Full CalendarPractice 1
Fri, Mar 272:30 AM
Practice 2
Fri, Mar 276:00 AM
Practice 3
Sat, Mar 282:30 AM
Qualifying
Sat, Mar 286:00 AM
Grand PrixMAIN
Sun, Mar 295:00 AM