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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.

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.