- CIRCUIT:
Suzuka Circuit
- EVENT:
Grand Prix of Japan
- LENGTH: 5.860 km
- RACE
DISTANCE: 53 laps
(310.58 km)
- POLE
POSITION: 1:37.470
(M. Schumacher)
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- After the Belgium circuit, Japan is
concidered to be the most attractive, technical, and well-laid-out,
with many opportunities for overtaking. This circuit is well
liked by all the drivers. The races that take place here have
a marvelously unique atmosphere. Tuning the car is not easy -
the car needs to be able to hit high speed on the long pit straight,
but also must have enough downforce to take the many fast bends.
The fast tempo of the whole race requires perfect engine tuning.
The major hot spot of the circuit is the fast bend after the
pit straight. The magnificent sequence of S bends before entering
the left-hand Dunlop Curve is a real test as well; those who
have the know-how to go through it quickly will get a head start
over the rest of the circuit. Interestingly, Suzuka is the only
circuit where the cars cross a bridge - it is essentially a figure-eight.
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