The Latest Breaking News from Suzuka

Suzuka Is Selling Its Old Asphalt And Yes, I Kinda Want Some

Racing fans and enthusiasts can buy real asphalt cores removed during Suzuka Circuit’s 2026 resurfacing and renovation works

RideApart · Jan 2

F1 fans can now own a piece of Suzuka as track undergoes changes ahead of 2026 Japanese GP

Suzuka Circuit is selling pieces of removed track asphalt as it resurfaces sections of the Japanese Grand Prix venue

Motorsport · Dec 29, 2025

Kondo defends ex-F1 racer Jack Doohan after three Super Formula test crashes

The Alpine F1 reserve driver is expected to contest Super Formula in 2026, but his maiden test didn't go to plan

Motorsport · Dec 12, 2025

On this day: Raikkonen’s Suzuka masterclass

Just five F1 races have ever been won from 17th or lower on the grid. One of them was the 2005 Japanese GP, with a sensational drive by Kimi Raikkonen

Autosport · Oct 9, 2025

Fired-Up Lando Norris Eyes First-Lap Shot at Max Verstappen in F1 Miami GP

Lando Norris is aiming to make a move on Max Verstappen at the start of Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix, but doesn't anticipate a repeat of April's Suzuka race if he can't pass at Turn 1.

Motorsport · May 4, 2025

Norris not expecting Suzuka repeat in starting behind Verstappen at F1 Miami GP

Lando Norris is aiming to make a move on Max Verstappen at the start of Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix, but doesn't anticipate a repeat of April's Suzuka race if he can't pass at Turn 1.

Autosport · May 4, 2025

Red Bull claims McLaren is too quick after dominant Friday at Bahrain GP

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner fears McLaren is "a few tenths" too quick for any of its rivals in Bahrain, with a repeat of Max Verstappen's outstanding Suzuka victory unlikely.

Autosport · Apr 11, 2025

Impossible for Verstappen to repeat Suzuka heroics in Bahrain - Horner

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner fears McLaren is "a few tenths" too quick for any of its rivals in Bahrain, with a repeat of Max Verstappen's outstanding Suzuka victory unlikely.

Motorsport · Apr 11, 2025

Russell sympathises with Sainz’s “pretty expensive poo” at Japanese Grand Prix

George Russell has explained the bathroom-based pressures facing Formula 1 drivers ahead of a grand prix in the wake of Carlos Sainz being hit with a fine for missing the start of the national anthem at Suzuka.

Autosport · Apr 10, 2025

Shit happens - Russell defends tardy Sainz after controversial €20k fine

George Russell has explained the bathroom-based pressures facing Formula 1 drivers ahead of a grand prix in the wake of Carlos Sainz being hit with a fine for missing the start of the national anthem at Suzuka.

Motorsport · Apr 10, 2025