​Formula 1 officials announced on Friday that an agreement had been reached with Japanese organizers and the Suzuka circuit would host the Grand Prix until at least 2029.

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The circuit in Suzuka, Japan, is on the F1 calendar until at least 2029

Thus, the Grand Prix of Japan is guaranteed to be present at the Grand Circus for the next five years. The first Formula 1 Grand Prix was held in Suzuka in the 1987 season.

Although usually scheduled at the end of the competitive season, this year’s Suzuka Grand Prix will take place over the weekend of April 5-7, being the fourth round in 2024.

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“Suzuka is a special track that is part of the DNA of this sport. So I’m very happy to have a race there until 2029.

As we prepare to return to Japan earlier than usual, I would like to thank the promoter and Honda MobilityLand team (not the track owner) for their support in our efforts to organize our schedule.

Japanese fans have a unique passion for Formula 1 and we look forward to working with the promoter to give them the experience they deserve for years to come.” – Stefano Domenicaliof the president of Formula 1, News.ro quotes.

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What you need to know about the Suzuka Circuit

  • The first Grand Prix: 1987
  • Track length: 5,807 km
  • Lap record: 1:30.983 / Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes in 2019
  • Total number of tours: 53
  • The Suzuka International Raceway has a DRS (Formula 1 overtaking system) zone.
  • Total distance of the Grand Prix: 307,471 km

What the 2024 Formula 1 season will look like

1) Deputy of Bahrain / March 2 / Sahir

2) Deputy of Saudi Arabia / March 9 / Jeddah

3) Member of Parliament of Australia / March 24 / Albert Park track

4) Deputy from Japan / April 7 / Suzuka

5) Deputy from China / April 21 / Shanghai

6) Miami MP / May 5 / Miami International Autodrome

7) Deputy from Emilia-Romagna / May 19 / Imola

8) Deputy from Monaco / May 26 / Monaco

9) Canadian MP / June 9 / Gilles Villeneuve, Monteal

10) Deputy from Spain / June 23 / Barcelona, ​​Montmelo

11) Deputy from Austria / June 30 / Spielberg

12) British MP / July 7 / Silverstone

13) Deputy from Hungary / July 21 / Hungaroring

14) Deputy from Belgium / July 28 / Spa-Francorchamps

15) Deputy from the Netherlands / August 25 / Zandvoort

16) Deputy from Italy / September 1 / Monza

17) Deputy from Azerbaijan / September 15 / Baku

18) MP of Singapore / September 22 / Marina Bay

19) Member of the US Parliament / October 20 / Texas, Austin

20) Deputy from Mexico / October 27 / Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez

21) São Paulo MP / November 3 / Interlagos

22) Las Vegas MP / November 23 / Las Vegas Strip Circuit

23) Deputy of Qatar / December 1 / Lusail

24) Deputy of Abu Dhabi / December 8 / Yas Marina.