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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
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

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