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    japan FlagSuzuka

    GP of japan

    Track Length:
    5.807
    No. of Laps:
    53
    Date
    07th Oct
    Last Winner
    Jenson Button (2011)
    Fastest Lap
    1:31.540 - K. Raikkonen (2005)
    Suzuka
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    History

    Grand Prix racing was first held in Japan in 1976 at the Fuji circuit - but switched to Suzuka a decade later. Suzuka, though, now has to share the hosting of the Japanese GP with the Fuji track after agreeing a deal to share the race. Suzuka is unique to the world championship, with a figure of eight configuration. It has a reputation as a tough and technical track. It has a lengthy lap, which is tough on tyres. The circuit is well-run with excellent facilities.

    Picture title
    2011
    Jenson Button McLaren
    2010
    Sebastian Vettel Red Bull
    2009
    Sebastian Vettel Red Bull
    2006
    Fernando Alonso Lotus F1
    2005
    Kimi Raikkonen McLaren
    2004
    Michael Schumacher Ferrari
    2003
    Rubens Barrichello Ferrari
    2002
    Michael Schumacher Ferrari
    2001
    Michael Schumacher Ferrari
    2000
    Michael Schumacher Ferrari
    1999
    Mika Hakkinen McLaren
    1998
    Mika Hakkinen McLaren
    1997
    Michael Schumacher Ferrari
    1996
    Damon Hill Williams
    1995
    Michael Schumacher Benetton
    1994
    Damon Hill Williams
    1993
    Ayrton Senna McLaren
    1992
    Riccardo Patrese Williams
    1991
    Gerhard Berger McLaren
    1990
    Nelson Piquet Snr Benetton

    The Suzuka Circuit is not easy to get to. The best way to reach it is by public transport. Most prefer to fly to Nagaya, or the recent opened Kansai International and then transfer to Suzuka using the ¿bullet¿ trains or other public transport. Car hire is available, but traffic is heavy.

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