GET ONE WRONG. FEEL IT EVERYWHERE.
SUZUKASuzuka International Racing Course
There is no shortcut to a good lap here. Suzuka asks the driver to join everything up, then do it again a little faster.
THE RACE WEEKENDThe lap, in numbers.
RACE LAP RECORD
1:30.965QUALIFYING BENCHMARK
1:26.983HONDA’S TEST TRACK
1987Opened in 1962, Suzuka first hosted a championship Grand Prix in 1987.
Race lap records and qualifying laps are different measures. Facts checked 2026-11-04. Official F1 circuit facts. Qualifying benchmark source · Opening dates refer to the venue’s origins; layouts may have changed.
Where the lap is won. And lost.
THE S CURVES
Find the rhythm.
Each change of direction sets up the next. Watch the hands: a tidy sequence looks almost effortless.
THE DEGNERS
Leave no loose ends.
The two Degners break up the flow with their own precise demands. This is no place for a casual entry.
130R & THE FINISH
Stay committed.
130R is the headline act. The lap still needs finishing properly before the run back to the line.
Suzuka, on your clock.
27 March – 29 March 2026
ROUND 3| Session | Track date | Track time | Your time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | Fri 27 Mar | 11:30 | — |
| Practice 2 | Fri 27 Mar | 15:00 | — |
| Practice 3 | Sat 28 Mar | 11:30 | — |
| Qualifying | Sat 28 Mar | 15:00 | — |
| Race | Sun 29 Mar | 14:00 | — |
Saved schedule from Jolpica, checked 2026-11-04. Times may change. Track time zone: Asia/Tokyo · Your time zone: your device’s time zone. Your date is shown when it differs from the track date.
Less guesswork. More racing.
GETTING IN
Start with your gate.
Check the gate and transport instructions attached to your ticket before setting off. The nearest entrance on a map may not be the entrance for your grandstand.
Allow time for the walk and security checks. Confirm current access, permitted items and accessibility arrangements with the organiser.
EVENT & ACCESS INFORMATIONCHOOSING A VIEW
Different seats. Different race.
Grandstands D and E overlook the S Curves. Grandstand I is the option for the Hairpin; G offers a 130R view.
Check the current seating plan and the view from your exact block. Ticket categories and sightlines can change between events.
F1’S CIRCUIT & VIEWING GUIDEWhat should I check before travelling?
Your ticket gate, current transport arrangements, entry rules and weather forecast. Confirm accessibility and permitted items with the organiser.
Is the lap record the fastest lap ever driven here?
No. A race lap record is set during a Grand Prix. Qualifying laps happen under different conditions and are a separate benchmark.
