Suzuka Circuit — Japanese Grand Prix 2026

Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan hosts round 3 of the 2026 Formula One World Championship on 2026-03-29.

A rare figure-eight layout in Japan, beloved by drivers for its rhythmic Esses and the high-speed 130R.

The lap measures 5.807 km with 18 turns, run over 53 laps on race day — a race distance of about 308 km. The circuit first held a World Championship Grand Prix in 1987.

Circuit character: figure-eight, high-speed, driver favourite.

The 2026 race was won by Andrea Kimi Antonelli for Mercedes, from pole on the grid.

The track crosses over itself via a bridge — unique on the calendar. Owned and run by Honda's Mobilityland.

Circuit facts

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