The international circuit of Suzuka will once again hold the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix this weekend. Here’s all you need to know about this historic circuit and what makes it so special.
Suzuka, openly touted by F1 drivers and fans as one of the most enjoyed, is also one of the oldest remaining tracks of the Formula One World Championship, and so has a long history of races as venue of the Japanese Grand Prix. Its traditional role as one of the last Grands Prix of the season means numerous World Championships have been decided at the track.
The track length of the Suzuka Circuit is 5.807 kilometers and the race itself will consist of 53 laps. Probability for a safety car is 36%. Top speed is around 333 kilometers per hour. Following two tremendous accidents in 2002 and 2003, safety has been a concern at the circuit’s 130R, a 130 metres (427 ft) radius turn starting past the Crossover which has been compared to Spa’s Blanchimont. In 2002, Toyota F1 driver Allan McNish suffered a high-speed crash through the bump, which sent him through a metal fence; fortunately, he was not seriously injured.
This year, the Formula One family will return to Suzuka with heavy hearts after Marussia F1 team driver, Jules Bianchi had lost his life after fighting with life threatening injuries due to a crash that had occurred the previous year at the Dunlop Curve. The sport and the followers will come together and remember a fallen talent.
Lap Record
Kimi Raikkonen (McLaren,2005) 1 minute 31.540 seconds
The sport is very unpredictable as the previous race proved. Mercedes will try their best to get back to regain from what they lost at Singapore. This will be an awesome race with overcast weather during the whole weekend. Make sure to catch the Japanese Grand Prix live this weekend. Cheers and Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim fans.
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