Formula 1 Circuit, Suzuka, Japan

Advantages: Tactically Exciting
Disadvantages: More overtaking would have been nice

...you’re taking your home made Formula One car there, well – you’re not going to be very competitive I’m afraid. Suzuka will punish any driver who is uncommitted, inexperienced or has a poorly balanced car. The chances of you having all the correct elements is slim I feel. * The Results – Where’s Murray? * 1st – Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) - Qualified 1st 2nd – Juan Pablo Montoya (Williams)– ...
...a major mover in improving Formula One safety but. But! Thanks to his speed cutting measures the obviously faster McLarens were stuck behind Fisichella’s Benetton more due to the laws of physics than anything else. Apparently Max operates an “I thought of it so it can’t be wrong” policy. So we’re stuck with grooved tyres and dirty air making aerodynamic elements until he leaves the FIA in a few years time. Here’s ... Read review

Advantages: Quite a fast track with a couple of great corners.
Disadvantages: Time difference makes it difficult to watch live.

...circuit is unique in the Formula One championship in that it is the only circuit that follows a figure of eight pattern with numerous turns and straights, thus providing both clockwise and anticlockwise movement for the cars. This years Japanese Grand Prix will not be the final round as it has been for the past couple of years but it could still be the race to decide the championship because if Michael Schumacher scores just 3 points more than Mika ...
...one race left at Sepang where the outcome would make no difference to the championship. I like this circuit, it has two very nice corners - Spoon Curve and 130R. Often the scene for a good race - especially 1998 which saw Michael Schumacher sent to the back of the grid for stalling on the start line and was forced to start the race in last position - after an amazing drive he was soon up to 3rd position behind Hakkinen and his then team mate Eddie ... Read review

Advantages: Fast Track. Unique figure of eight configuration
Disadvantages: Big time differential with Europe

...has been part of the Formula I championship since 1987-previous to that the Japanese grand prix was held at the Fuji circuit. Previous winners at Suzuka include Nelson Picquet in a Benneton in 1990, Gerhard Berger in 1991, Ricardo Patrese in a Williams in 1992, the 1993 winner was the late Ayrton Senna in a McLaren, the following year Damon Hill in a Williams won whilst Michael Schumacher won in 1995. Damon Hill won the 1996 race for Williams, Michael ...
...arguably best known and is unique in that it has a "figure of eight" configuration. It is regarded as a tough and tchnical circuit that necessitates a good balance in the car.With a total race distance of 310.582 km,over 53 laps,it is the longest race in Formula I this year. ... Read review