Suzuka is a very tough and technical circuit, with enormous crowds. It has been a huge event since 1987 when the Japanese Grand Prix was reinstated to the calendar, due to Honda's successful return, this time as an engine supplier.
In the shape of a figure eight, Suzuka has a variety of fast and slow corners. It is loved by all the drivers, although overtaking was made virtually impossible when the chicane before the pits was tightened in 1991, spoiling the best passing opportunity that had been at the end of the main straight.
2004 : M. Schumacher (Ferrari)
2003 : R. Barrichello (Ferrari)
2002 : M. Schumacher (Ferrari)
2001 : M. Schumacher (Ferrari)
2000 : M. Schumacher (Ferrari)
In the shape of a figure eight, Suzuka has a variety of fast and slow corners. It is loved by all the drivers, although overtaking was made virtually impossible when the chicane before the pits was tightened in 1991, spoiling the best passing opportunity that had been at the end of the main straight.
2004 : M. Schumacher (Ferrari)
2003 : R. Barrichello (Ferrari)
2002 : M. Schumacher (Ferrari)
2001 : M. Schumacher (Ferrari)
2000 : M. Schumacher (Ferrari)