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F1 Circuit
Suzuka
📍 Suzuka, Japan
Permanent Circuit Since 1942
About This Circuit
Suzuka (鈴鹿市, Suzuka-shi) is a city in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2020, the city had an estimated population of 197,977 in 87,680 households and a population density of 1000 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 194.46 square kilometres (75.08 square miles).
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Lap Record
Lewis Hamilton (2019)
Racing Intelligence
Tactical Notes
Technical circuit with high-downforce requirements and significant tyre degradation. Aerodynamic efficiency and mechanical grip are key. Overtaking is difficult, making strategy and pit-stop timing critical differentiators.
Strategy Notes
Strategy is often the primary differentiator. One-stop is baseline but degradation can force two stops. Track position is valuable so the undercut is powerful. Tyre choice at each stop is crucial.
Circuit Characteristics
Permanent
Type
1:30.983
Lap Record
Lewis Hamilton (2019)
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Qualifying Importance
high
100% pole wins
Strategy Patterns
1-Stop
Preferred Strategy
Possible
Undercut
Circuit DNA
Qualifying
high
100% pole wins
Race History
Japanese Grand Prix 2026 Round 3
P1 Antonelli, Kimi Mercedes Grid P1
P2 Piastri, Oscar McLaren Grid P3
P3 Leclerc, Charles Ferrari Grid P4
Japanese Grand Prix 2025 Round 3
P1 Verstappen, Max Red Bull Racing Grid P1
P2 Norris, Lando McLaren Grid P2
P3 Piastri, Oscar McLaren Grid P3
Japanese Grand Prix 2024 Round 4
P1 Verstappen, Max Red Bull Racing Grid P1
P2 Perez, Sergio Red Bull Racing Grid P2
P3 Sainz, Carlos Ferrari Grid P4