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Suzuka Circuit is a Japanese racing circuit opened in 1962 by Honda, notable for its rare figure-eight layout and Formula One races.
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Why does Suzuka Circuit have a figure-eight layout?
Suzuka is one of the very few racing circuits in the world with a figure-eight configuration, where the track passes over itself via an overpass. The design dates to the circuit's 1962 opening by Honda and makes Suzuka the only Formula 1 track with this layout.
What is the 130R at Suzuka?
The 130R is a high-speed sweeping right-hand corner named for its approximately 130-meter radius, taken at speeds exceeding 300 km/h in modern Formula 1 cars. It is considered one of the most demanding and thrilling corners in motorsport.
What major races are held at Suzuka Circuit?
Suzuka hosts the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix and the Suzuka 8 Hours endurance motorcycle race. The circuit has also been a regular venue for the Super GT Championship and other Japanese domestic motorsport series.
When did Formula 1 first race at Suzuka?
Formula 1 first visited Suzuka in 1987 for the Japanese Grand Prix, which returned to the calendar after a long absence. The circuit became infamous for championship-deciding clashes between Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost at the Casio Triangle chicane in 1989 and 1990.
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