Lap length
5.807 km
Suzuka Circuit — F1 circuit guide
One of the few figure-of-eight layouts in motorsport, where the track crosses over itself. Each lap measures 5.807 km (3.61 mi), and the Grand Prix runs 53 laps — 307.8 km (191.2 mi) of racing.
Race laps
53
Race distance
307.8 km
First F1 race
1987
About Suzuka Circuit
Suzuka Circuit — one of the few figure-of-eight layouts in motorsport, where the track crosses over itself — first hosted a round of the Formula 1 World Championship in 1987. A Grand Prix here covers 53 laps of the 5.807 km lap, a total race distance of about 307.8 km (191.2 miles).
- Lap length: 5.807 km (3.61 mi)
- Grand Prix laps: 53
- Race distance: 307.8 km (191.2 mi)
- First World Championship race here: 1987
Who has won at Suzuka Circuit? Recent Formula 1 winners
Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) won the most recent Formula 1 race at Suzuka Circuit, in 2025. Max Verstappen has won here 4 times across the last 6 runnings — more than any other driver in this span. Here are the winners of the last 6 runnings at Suzuka Circuit:
| Season | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2024 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2022 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2019 | Valtteri Bottas | Mercedes |
| 2018 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
Historical results are immutable facts, compiled from public Formula 1 records — unofficial and not affiliated with Formula 1. Verified 2026-07-10.
When does F1 race at Suzuka Circuit in 2026?
The 2026 Japanese GP is scheduled for March 29, 2026 — round 3 of the season. For the full weekend schedule, a live countdown and every session converted to your local timezone, see the Japanese GP start-time page. Browse every F1 circuit guide or the full 2026 race schedule.