Suzuka International Racing Course
Japanese Grand Prix (round 3, 2026-03-29) at Suzuka International Racing Course, Suzuka, Japan: 5.81 km, 53 laps, 18 corners, first grand prix 1987. Lap record 1:30.965 by Kimi Antonelli (2025). Track map and strategy notes.
- Event
- Japanese Grand Prix
- Round
- 3 of 24
- Date
- 2026-03-29
- Location
- Suzuka, Japan
- First grand prix
- 1987
- Corners
- 18
- Lap length
- 5.81 km
- Race distance
- 53 laps
- Circuit type
- Permanent circuit
- Race lap record
- 1:30.965, Kimi Antonelli (2025)
- 2025 winner
- Max Verstappen
About the circuit
The only figure-of-eight layout on the calendar, with the back straight crossing over the track on a bridge.
A flowing figure of eight rewards a car that changes direction well and keeps its tyres alive.
Named corners
- Turn 3: S Curves
- Turn 8: Degner 1
- Turn 9: Degner 2
- Turn 11: Hairpin
- Turn 13: Spoon
- Turn 15: 130R