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Suzuka International Racing Course

Japanese Grand Prix · Suzuka, Japan

Formula 1 racing circuit active
100
TurfNurd Score — Iconic venue
Based on capacity, historical significance and visitor interest
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Team
Japanese Grand Prix
Capacity
155,000
Year Built
1962
Surface
asphalt
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Country

About Suzuka International Racing Course

Suzuka International Racing Course is a racing venue located in Suzuka, Japan, with a seating capacity of 155,000. It is home to Japanese Grand Prix, who compete in Formula 1. Suzuka International Racing Course is one of 20 venues in Japan tracked on TurfNurd, and ranks 2nd among Formula 1 stadiums by capacity.

Suzuka International Racing Course, home of Japanese Grand Prix

The Suzuka Circuit in Japan's Mie Prefecture is a legendary 3.6-mile motorsport venue that hosts some of the world's most prestigious racing events, including Formula One's Japanese Grand Prix. What makes Suzuka truly special is its challenging figure-eight layout—one of the few in the world—and its electric atmosphere when 155,000 passionate fans gather to witness high-speed drama unfold on one of racing's most technical and respected tracks.

Historic moments
1987
Japanese Grand Prix
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1988
Japanese Grand Prix - Senna vs Prost Championship Decider
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1989
Japanese Grand Prix - Senna vs Prost Collision
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1990
Japanese Grand Prix - Senna-Prost Championship Collision
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1996
Japanese Grand Prix - Damon Hill Wins Championship
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2000
Japanese Grand Prix - Michael Schumacher Equals Senna's Record
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2011
Japanese Grand Prix - Jenson Button Victory in Rain
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Score breakdown: Capacity 30p · Historic events 30p · League prestige 35p