Round
16 - Japan
October 12, 2003 - Suzuka
Directions
The Suzuka Circuit is not easy to get to. The best way to reach it is
by public transport. Most prefer to fly to Nagaya, or the recent opened
Kansai International and then transfer to Suzuka using the 'bullet' trains
or other public transport. Car hire is available, but traffic is heavy.
Time difference: GMT +9
Course Details
Circuit length: 5.860 km
No of laps: 53
Race distance:
310.582 km
Lap record: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, 2002, 1min
36.125
History
Grand Prix racing was first held in Japan in 1976 at the Fuji circuit
- but switched to Suzuka a decade later.
Suzuka is unique to the world championship, with a figure of eight configuration.
It has a reputation as a tough and technical track.
It has a lengthy lap, which is tough on tyres.
The circuit is well-run with excellent facilities.
Address
Suzuka International Racing Course
7990 Ino-cho
Suzuka -Shi
Mie-Ken 510-02
Tel: (81) 593 781111
Fax: (81) 593 70 1818
Recent Winners
| Year |
Driver |
Team |
| 2002 |
M Schumacher |
Ferrari |
| 2001 |
M Schumacher |
Ferrari |
| 2000 |
M Schumacher |
Ferrari |
| 1999 |
Hakkinen |
McLaren |
| 1998 |
Hakkinen |
McLaren |
| 1997 |
M Schumacher |
Ferrari |
| 1996 |
Hill |
Williams |
| 1995 |
M Schumacher |
Benetton |
| 1994 |
Hill |
Williams |
| 1993 |
Senna |
McLaren |
| 1992 |
Patrese |
Williams |
| 1991 |
Berger |
McLaren |
| 1990 |
Piquet |
Benetton |
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