FAQ

It has not yet been confirmed which other series will race alongside F1 in Suzuka. In 2024, it was the Porsche Carrera Cup Japan and Ferrari Challenge Japan. The FIA Formula 2 and FIA Formula 3 series will not race at Suzuka on the Japanese Grand Prix weekend.

Drivers and team members also attend some parts of the accompanying programme. Our tips on how to meet drivers and how to behave when meeting them can be found here.

Always try to arrive early, especially on Sundays. Expect queues at the arrivals and entrances. The race weekend programme can be found here.

Motorsport is noisy, but earplugs are optional. However, it is recommended to have them with you. If you are going to the circuit with children, always protect their hearing!

The circuit in Suzuka does not explicitly prohibit bringing your own food and drink (in plastic bottles). It follows that it should be possible to bring a reasonable amount of refreshments to the circuit.

Feel free to bring flags, banners, and other items to support your favourite driver. However, make sure that your equipment does not obstruct the view of other spectators. Pyrotechnics are not allowed on the circuit.

You can take a camping chair to the natural grandstand, but tents, including beach shelters, are not allowed.

In practice, this is possible, but it is highly recommended that you also have it printed (treat them as banknotes!). An electronic version may not be accepted by the organiser. If you choose to have the ticket only on your mobile phone, you must have it saved on your phone and do not rely, for example, on retrieving it from an email. Mobile signal and data services may be down during the weekend.

If you have a ticket for the grandstand, you can get to it through the appropriate entrance. Take a look at the circuit map. With a general admission ticket, you can enter selected zones. Seat tickets always have reserved seats.

Yes, the circuit accepts cash and most credit cards.

Yes, but you can only take photos for personal and non-commercial purposes. Professional cameras, especially video cameras are prohibited. All types of drones are prohibited. Using a drone can be considered a criminal offence by the local police!

No, pets are not allowed (except for service animals).

Yes, but only at the entry gates.

The Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix is held at Suzuka Circuit, located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. This venue is not just significant for its challenging and unique track design but also its picturesque and culturally rich setting within Japan. The circuit is approximately 50 kilometres (31 miles) southwest of Nagoya, one of Japan's major cities, and around 150 kilometres (93 miles) east of Osaka.

The best way to get to the Suzuka Circuit for the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix involves a combination of public transportation and possibly a short taxi or shuttle ride. For more information, click here.

Yes. If you are going to the Japanese F1 Grand Prix, take this opportunity to extend your stay in this Asian country to get to know it. Cities like Nagoya, Osaka and of course the capital city of Tokyo are definitely worth exploring.