Suzuka Circuit
Suzuka, Japan · First GP: 1987
Suzuka Circuit is a 3.608 mi circuit in Suzuka, Japan, featuring 18 turns. It has hosted 35 Grand Prix races since 1987.
Track Layout
Track Specs
3.608 mi
Length
18
Turns
Clockwise
Direction
45 m
Altitude
Lap Record
1:30.965
Kimi Antonelli (2025)
Typical Race Weather (April)
62.6°F
Avg Temp
65%
Humidity
4.33 in
Rainfall
45%
Rain Chance
GP History
35
Total Races
1
Race Title
2029
Contract Until
Circuit Record Book
36
Total Races
18
Different Winners
6
Most Wins
Occasional rain
Weather
Lap Record
Most Wins: Drivers
1995–2004
2009–2013
2014–2018
2022–2025
1987–1991
Most Wins: Constructors
2009–2025
1987–2004
1988–2011
2014–2026
1989–1995
Longest Win Streak
Max Verstappen
4 consecutive wins (2022–2025)
Michael Schumacher: 3 wins (2000–2002)
Mika Häkkinen: 2 wins (1998–1999)
Sebastian Vettel: 2 wins (2009–2010)
Race Weather Profile
Most recent winner: Kimi Antonelli (2026, Mercedes)
Historical Winners
Circuit Analysis
Suzuka Circuit is a permanent road course of 5.807 km with 18 turns, run clockwise. A full Grand Prix here is 53 laps, or 308 km of racing. At 3.1 turns per kilometre it has a corner density close to the 2026 average, where the calendar average is 3.2. It is on the 2026 calendar.
Our race model rates it as harder to overtake on than most circuits, which shapes how much qualifying position is worth here.
Across 36 Grands Prix here, 18 different drivers have won. Michael Schumacher leads with 6 wins, and Red Bull is the most successful team with 8. 20 of 36 races were won from pole position, and winners lined up P2.2 on the grid on average. The lowest starting slot to win was P17, by Kimi Räikkönen in 2005. Since 2016, 11% of starters here have failed to finish (9 races).
Race weekends here have historically fallen in April, with an average of 17°C, 65% humidity and a 45% chance of rain. Wind averages 22 km/h.
Where is Suzuka Circuit located?
Suzuka Circuit is located in Suzuka, Japan.
When did Suzuka Circuit first host a Formula 1 Grand Prix?
Suzuka Circuit hosted its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1987.
How long is the Suzuka Circuit circuit?
The Suzuka Circuit circuit is 5.807 km long with 18 turns.
What is the lap record at Suzuka Circuit?
The Formula 1 lap record at Suzuka Circuit is 1:30.965, set by Kimi Antonelli in 2025.
Who has won the most races at Suzuka Circuit?
Michael Schumacher leads all drivers with 6 wins at Suzuka Circuit.