This week, Formula 1 head to Suzuka International Racing Course for the Japanese Grand Prix, engines grumbling to make a return since 2019. A track with so much history and a big loss to the sport in 2014.
With a circuit length of 5.807km and a race distance of around 307.471km, it’s safe to say after a break from Japan, it’ll be one hell of a return.
2019’s podium at Japan was dominated by Valtteri Bottas (33), Sebastian Vettel (35), and Lewis Hamilton (37), second and third place behind by 13s.
Suzuka is known for its unique layout; tricky, high speed corners and the only track to be considered as a figure-eight-shape across the Formula One calendar, first making its debut in 1987.
The weekend is predicted to be mostly cloudy with parts of rain for the 53 laps on Sunday, but a sunny day for Qualifying – a top temperature of 26 degrees Celsius.
The lap record a quick 1:30.983 set by Lewis Hamilton the last time F1 ventured to the track. With the insane pace we’ve seen over the season, could we see this lap record blown out of the water? A high possible outcome with qualifying.
18 corners and one DRS detection zone, drivers will be in for a challenging weekend. The championship heating up once again after the last Grand Prix in Singapore.
Japan is set to bring lots of heated excitement on track for fans with some stellar racing moves. A favourite for most of the paddock. The usual set up consisting of three free practice sessions, qualifying and race day is in store over the coming days – all afternoon sessions for Australians to watch!
Who will be your podium? Leave your top step takers below.
Until next time,
Tayla Talks
Tayla Talks 
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