Japanese Grand Prix 2015, Suzuka - Race 14/19

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Suzuka

One of the greatest tracks used in Formula One racing today, Japan's Suzuka circuit is a massive test of car and driver ability.

Built by Honda as a test facility in 1962, the track was designed by Dutchman John Hugenholz, the Hermann Tilke of his day. A huge theme park was also constructed at the track, including the famous big wheel which dominates the Suzuka skyline.

In 1987, having hosted various sportscar and F2 races, and having lost out initially to Fuji in the race to host the Japanese Grand Prix, Honda's influence finally prevailed and the Grand Prix had a new Japanese home. And - 2007/8 aside - at Suzuka the race has stayed ever since, providing the scene for many nail-biting end-of-season deciders, including the now infamous collisions involving Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna.

Such moments only added to Suzuka's appeal with fans, with the Grand Prix now attracting some of the most passionate and knowledgeable crowds in F1 racing.

The track has also become a favourite with drivers, featuring some of the F1 calendar's most challenging corners. Among the most popular are the high-speed 130R and the famous Spoon Curve. On top of this the circuit's figure-of-eight layout makes it unique in F1 racing.
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TV Times

Sky:
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BBC:
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Track Diagram & Information

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Weather Forecast

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2014 Onboard Lap

http://www.formula1.com/content/fom.../3/Japan_2014_-_Nico_Rosberg_onboard_lap.html


2014 Race Edit

http://www.formula1.com/content/fom-website/en/video/2015/3/Japan_2014_-_race_edit.html


Japan Preview Quotes

http://www.formula1.com/content/fom-website/en/latest/headlines/2015/9/japan-preview-quotes.html


WDC Standings

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Constructors' Championship Standings

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Pole Positions & Winners Per Grand Prix

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Practice 1

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Practice 2

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Practice 3

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Qualifying

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Race

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Will be interesting to see how Vettel and Ferrari get on this weekend.

Ferrari introduced a new floor last weekend which provided cleaner air to the diffuser, apparently gave Vettel the confidence in the rear much like his time with the blown diffusers at RBR.
 
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