Formula 1: TOP 5 information about the Suzuka circuit

The Suzuka track with the characteristic “8” shape is owned by Honda. From this Grand Prix and also for the following races until the end of the season, the Honda brand returns to the Red Bull cars, which will probably be combined with Max Verstappen, who (mathematically) secures the title.

The Japanese GP was last held in 2019 as 2020 and 2021 were canceled due to the pandemic.

Japanese GP 2022, Suzuka

• Route length: 5.807 km
• Rounds: 53
• Total distance: 307,471 km
• Lap record: Lewis Hamilton, 1:30.983 (2019)
• Winner 2019: Valtteri Bottas

This is TOP-5 Hot Info about Suzuka Circuit

1. In 1962, Soihiro Honda, wanting to turn Honda into an automaker, decided that his company should have its own test track. However, Suzuka was slow to enter the Formula 1 calendar as the first GP was held in 1987.
2. The track is one of the drivers’ favourites, and is characterized by its speed and the extremely interesting eight-figure layout, which makes it a real challenge for the cars. It also has a long history as several titles have been decided here but also because of the rivalry between Senna and Prost while the fans create a unique atmosphere.
3. The course features challenging corners such as the 130R and Spoon. Suzuka has an equal number of left and right turns, meaning the loads it puts on the cars are balanced.
4. A critical dimension for tires at Suzuka is side loads, rather than traction and braking stability. The energy loads transported by the tires are among the largest of the year. For example, Turn 130R (130 degrees) is a fast corner, but the cars go through it at full throttle as if it were a straight!
5. The layout of the track forced Pirelli to choose the three hardest tires in the range as the tires are under heavy pressure here. So the three tires for Suzuka are: C1 is P Zero white/hard, C2 is P Zero yellow/medium and C3 is P Zero red/soft. This will also be the last appearance of the hardest C1 rubber this year.

SOURCES: FORMULA1.COM, PIRELLI