2018 Fia Formula One Japanese Grand Prix Media Kit

HONDA

JAPANESE

GRAND PRIX

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SUZUKA 5 - 7 OCTOBER

OFFICIAL MEDIA KIT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. EVENT OUTLINE Page 2

2. TIMETABLE Page 3

3. RACING COURSE LAYOUT Page 5

4. MEDIA INFORMATION Page 6

5. 2018 FORMULA ONE GRAND PRIX DATA Page 14

6. GRAND PRIX RECORDS Page 26

7. SUPPORT RACES Page 33

8. VARIOUS SERVICES Page 34

9. CIRCUIT GUIDE - Suzuka Circuit Page 35

10. THE HISTORY OF SUZUKA CIRCUIT Page 38

APPENDIX

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1. EVENT OUTLINE

Event Name FORMULA 1 2018 HONDA JAPANESE GRAND PRIX

Authorizing FIA : Federation Internationale de l'Automobile JAF : Japan Automobile Federation Associations

Promoter/ Promoter MOBILITYLAND CORP. SUZUKA CIRCUIT

Organizer Organizer SUZUKA MOTOR SPORTS CLUB (SMSC)

Supporters Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry Ministry of Land Infrastructure Transport Japan Tourism Agency Japan Sports Agency Mie Prefecture Suzuka City Suzuka City Tourist Association Suzuka F1 Japanese Grand Prix Promotion Council Suzuka Chamber of Commerce and Industry Japan Automobile Federation

Circuit International Racing Course - SUZUKA CIRCUIT Lap : 5.807km

Event Oct. 5 (Friday) PRACTICE SESSIONS

Schedule Oct. 6 (Saturday) PRACTICE SESSION QUALIFYING SESSION

Oct. 7 (Sunday) RACE

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2. TIMETABLE

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3. RACING COURSE LAYOUT

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4. MEDIA INFORMATION

(1) MEDIA STAFF

FIA F1 Head of Communications & Media Delegate Matteo Bonciani Tel. 059 370 4348

MEDIA CENTER Tel. 059 370 4248 Fax. 059 370 4249

National Press Officer Norifumi Haraguchi Assistant National Press Officer Hiroki Iijima Coordinator Daichi Takeuchi

MEDIA ACCREDITATION CENTER

Coordinator Takumi Nishiyama

PHOTOGRAPHERS' AREA

Coordinator Ryosuke Suzuki

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(2) PADDOCK LAYOUT

• Please refer to more information found in the Appendix.

(3) MEDIA ACCREDITATION

Media Accreditation Center is located over towards the left-hand side of the Motorsports Gate (the Paddock Entrance Gate), inside the STEC (Suzuka Traffic Education Center) building. (Accreditation desk is for the National/International Press i.e., who must collect their Race-by-Race pass)

[Media Accreditation Hours] October 3 (WEDNESDAY) 11:00 – 18:00 October 4 (THURSDAY) 08:00 – 18:00 October 5 (FRIDAY) 08:00 – 16:00 October 6 (SATURDAY) 08:00 – 12:00 October 7 (SUNDAY) 08:00 – 12:00 * Open for National Press ONLY on Sunday

• For a detailed map location of the Media Accreditation Center, please refer to the information pages found in the Appendix.

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(4) MEDIA CENTER, PHOTOGRAPHERS AREA LOCATION

• Please refer to more information found in the Appendix.

(5) MEDIA CENTER

Media Center (the Press Working Room) is on the 2nd Floor of the Pit Building, by the Control Tower. Please refer to the paddock layout illustration, and access this area through the “Media Entrance” doorway.

On each seat/desk of the Media Center please find power taps of AC110V and AC200V. Also inside the Media Center, a Wireless LAN Internet service is available for free.

Foods and smoking are not permitted inside the press working room. Smoking will be allowed in the designated, smoking booth, and snacks and food can be enjoyed inside the Communication Room, a lounge set next to the press working room.

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Access of Photographers into the Media Center

Photographers are generally not permitted to carry in heavy, bulky camera equipment into the Media Center and are not to take a workspace/seat inside the Press Working Room. Please use the desks and workspace provided inside the Photographers Area.

(1) Permanent Pass Holders

On condition that there is no large, bulky camera equipment carried in and not to take any seat inside the Media Center, particularly in the Press Working Room, but only to speak to or get in touch with the journalists, Permanent Photographers may access the Media Center. In order to access and cover the Official Press Conferences, one may access the Media Center from 15 minutes before start of each Press Conference, and leave the Media Center soon after finishing the photographing of the conference.

(2) Race-by-Race Pass Holders ('One-event' pass for the Japanese Grand Prix)

Race-by-Race pass holders may access the Media Center only when covering the Official Press Conferences. One may access the Media Center from 15 minutes before start of each Press Conference, and leave the Media Center soon after finishing the photographing of the conference.

[Media Center & Photographers Area Opening Hours] October 3 (WEDNESDAY) 12:00 – 20:00 October 4 (THURSDAY) 09:00 – 22:00 October 5 (FRIDAY) 07:00 – 23:00 October 6 (SATURDAY) 07:00 – 23:00 October 7 (SUNDAY) 07:00 –

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(6) PHOTOGRAPHERS AREA

“Photographers Area”, a working space exclusively for the Photographers is inside the Centerhouse (on the ground floor) of the paddock. Lockers, telecom networks, and camera services, etc. for photographers are available in this area.

• Those of you using the Internet, please bring your own LAN cables. Thank you.

• Please refer to information also found in the Appendix.

(7) CAMERA SERVICE

For the convenience of all photographers, Camera Service counters are provided inside the Photographers Area (1st floor of the Centerhouse).

(8) PHOTO TOWER AT THE FIRST CURVE

The number of photographers able to take position on the Photo Tower at the First Corner upon START of the race is strictly controlled by the FIA.

For admission to the Photo Tower, please follow the instructions given by the FIA in the Photographers’ Area.

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(9) CAUTIONS ON THE TRACK

People who are allowed on the track must have both a pass and a tabard OR the FIA photographers jacket. Please make sure to wear them when entering the track. After “Course closed”, (The track is closed 30 minutes before the start of a practice session, and 1 hour prior to the Start of the Race) photographers will not be allowed to cross the track.

(10) PADDOCK AREA

Paddock Area is the area going from the bold line and beyond towards the Pit Box

Pit Lane area is where indicated here by the dotted line

Paddock Area is that area (as shown here,) from the bold line and beyond towards the Pit box. When entering the garages, please be sure to gain permission from the teams, and take every caution not to interfere with any pitwork pursued inside the garages.

Your Media Passes could be revoked if your interruption around the pits or any misconduct is found by the Course Officials.

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(11) THE RED ZONE

There are places around the course side where press activities are strictly prohibited. Please refer to the information found in the Appendix. The most up-to-date Red Zone map will be posted in the Media Center and in the Photographers Area. One must have a valid accreditation (permanent or race by race / one event) and either wear a tabard OR the FIA photographers' jacket.

• The above map is tentative, only to give a broad IMAGE.

(12) MEDIA TRACK BUS

Media Track Bus is a service available for the Photographers with tabards (jackets). Timetable for this bus can be found in the event time schedule. (* As for exact location of the pick-up point, please refer to onsite information guided inside the Photo Area.)

Please board these buses on time according to the given timetable as the seating capacity can be limited. Schedules are occasionally due to minor change or adjustments without advance notice. Please look out for any latest information or details posted in the Photographers Area or the Media Center.

To avoid any delays getting to the race/sessions, please gather at the Media Track Bus pick-up point well ahead of time.

(13) SHUTTLE BUS SERVICES

Two (2) kinds of shuttle buses and loops are available for different purposes or destinations. They can be boarded by presenting your media credential.

Please follow each of their timetables and allow enough time to wait at their respective bus stops and board the buses, well ahead of time.

MEDIA PARKING SHUTTLE BUS CENTERHOUSE MEDIA PARKING

SHUTTLE BUS to SHIROKO STATION CENTERHOUSE THE EAST EXIT OF SHIROKO STATION

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(14) Other services available:

 Maintenance Service for Photographers: at Camera Service counters

 Food and Beverage Service: Inside Media Center (“Communications Room” lounge space) - JOURNALISTS ONLY Inside Photographers Area - PHOTOGRAPHERS ONLY  Lockers (*Cash deposits requested) : Media Center and Photographers Area

(15) TV Broadcast Schedule:

Local Broadcasting Schedule

[CS Broadcasts] Fuji TV NEXT

Oct. 5 (FRI) Free Practice 1 09:50 - 11:40

Free Practice 2 13:50 - 15:40

Oct. 6 (SAT) Free Practice 3 11:50 - 13:10

Qualifying 14:50 - 17:00

Oct. 7 (SUN) RACE 13:30 - 17:00

• Broadcast schedule may be due to change.

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5. 2018 FORMULA ONE GRAND PRIX DATA

(1) Grand Prix

Round 1 Australian Grand Prix

Circuit Name: Albert Park Circuit

Race Date: 25 Mar 2018

No. of Laps : 58

Circuit Length : 5.303km

Race Distance : 307.574km

Pole Position : Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

Winner : Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)

Round 2 Bahrain Grand Prix

Circuit Name: Bahrain International Circuit

Race Date : 08 Apr 2018

No. of Laps : 57

Circuit Length : 5.412 km

Race Distance : 308.238 km

Pole Position : Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)

Winner : Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)

Round 3 Chinese Grand Prix

Circuit Name: Shanghai International Circuit

Race Date: 15 Apr 2018

No. of Laps : 56

Circuit Length : 5.451 km

Race Distance : 305.066 km

Pole Position : Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)

Winner : Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)

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Round 4 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Circuit Name : Baku City Circuit

Race Date : 29 Apr 2018

No. of Laps : 51

Circuit Length : 6.003 km

Race Distance : 306.049 km

Pole Position : Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)

Winner : Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

Round 5 Spanish Grand Prix

Circuit Name: Circuit de Barcelona - Catalunya

Race Date: 13 May 2018

No. of Laps : 66

Circuit Length : 4.655 km

Race Distance : 307.104 km

Pole Position : Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

Winner : Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

Round 6 Monaco Grand Prix

Circuit Name: Circuit de Monaco

Race Date: 27 May 2018

No. of Laps : 78

Circu it Length : 3.337 km

Race Distance : 260.286 km

Pole Position : Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)

Winner : Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)

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Round 7 Canadian Grand Prix

Circuit Name : Circuit Gilles Villeneuve

Race Date : 10 Jun 2018

No. of Laps : 68

Circuit Length : 4.361 km

Race Distance : 296.548 km

Pole Position : Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)

Winner : Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)

Round 8 French Grand Prix

Circuit Name: Circuit Paul Ricard

Race Date: 24 Jul 2018

No. of Laps : 53

Circuit Length : 5.842 km

Race Distance : 309.690 km

Pole Position : Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

Winner : Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

Round 9 Austrian Grand Prix

Circuit Name: Red Bull Ring

Race Date: 01 Jul 2018

No. of Laps : 71

Circuit Length : 4.318 km

Race Distance : 306.452 km

Pole Position : Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)

Winner : Max Verstappen (Red Bull)

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Round 10 British Grand Prix

Circuit Name : Silverstone Circuit

Race Date : 08 Jul 2018

No. of Laps : 52

Circuit Length : 5.891 km

Race Distance : 306.198 km

Pole Position : Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

Winner : Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)

Round 11 German Grand Prix

Circuit Name : Hockenheim Ring

Race Date : 22 Jul 2018

No. of Laps : 67

Circuit Length : 4.574 km

Race Distance : 306.458 km

Pole Position : Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)

Winner : Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

Round 12 Hungarian Grand Prix

Circuit Name: Hungaroring

Race Date: 29 Jul 2018

No. of Laps : 70

Circuit Length : 4.381 km

Race Distance : 306.630 km

Pole Position : Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

Winner : Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

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Round 13 Belgian Grand Prix

Circuit Name: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

Race Date: 26 Aug 2018

No. of Laps : 44

Circuit Length : 7.004 km

Race Distance : 308.052 km

Pole Position : Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

Winner : Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)

Round 14 Italian Grand Prix

Circuit Name: Autodromo Nazionale Monza

Race Date: 02 Sep 2018

No. of Laps : 53

Circuit Length : 5.793 km

Race Distance : 306.720 km

Pole Position : Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

Winner : Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

Round 15 Singapore Grand Prix

Circuit Name: Marina Bay Street Circuit

Race Date: 16 Sep 2018

No. of Laps : 61

Circuit Length : 5.065 km

Race Distance : 308.828 km

Pole Position : Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

Winner : Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

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Round 16 Russian Grand Prix

Circuit Name: Sochi Autodrom

Race Date: 30 Sep 2018

No. of Laps : 53

Circuit Length : 5.848 km

Race Distance : 309.745 km

Pole Position : Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)

Winner : Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

Round 17 Japanese Grand Prix

Circuit Name: Suzuka Circuit

Race Date: 07 Oct 2018

No. of Laps : 53

Circuit Length : 5.807 km

Race Distance : 307.471 km

Pole Position : -

Winner : -

Round 18 United States Grand Prix

Circuit Name: Circuit of the Americas

Race Date : 21 Oct 2018

No. of Laps : 56

Circuit Length : 5.513 km

Race Distance : 308.405 km

Pole Position : -

Winner : -

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Round 19 Mexican Grand Prix

Circuit Name: Autodromo hermanos Rodriguez

Race Date: 28 Oct 2018

No. of Laps : 71

Circuit Length : 4.304 km

Race Distance : 305.354 km

Pole Position : -

Winner : -

Round 20 Brazilian Grand Prix

Circuit Name: Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace

Race Date: 11 Nov 2018

No. of Laps : 71

Circuit Length : 4.309 km

Race Distance : 305.909 km

Pole Position : -

Winner : -

Round 21 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Circuit Name: Yas Marina Circuit

Race Date: 25 Nov 2018

No. of Laps : 55

Circuit Length : 5.554 km

Race Distance : 305.355 km

Pole Position : -

Winner : -

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(2) Teams, Drivers

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport

Base: Brackley, UK Team Chief: Toto Wolff

Drivers: No.44 Lewis Hamilton No.77 Valtteri Bottas

Chassis: W09 Power Unit: Mercedes First Team Entry: 1970 World Championships: 4

Scuderia Ferrari

Base: Maranello, Italy Team Chief: Maurizio Arrivabene

Drivers: No.5 Sebastian Vettel No.7 Kimi Räikkönen

Chassis: SF71H Power Unit: Ferrari First Team Entry: 1950 World Championships: 16

Aston Martin Red Bull Racing

Base: Milton Keynes, UK Team Chief: Christian Horner

Drivers: No.3 Daniel Ricciardo No.33 Max Verstappen

Chassis: RB14 Power Unit: TAG Heuer First Team Entry: 1997 World Championships: 4

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Renault Sport Formula One Team

Base: Enstone, UK Team Chief: Cyril Abiteboul

Drivers: No.27 Nico Hulkenberg No.55 Carlos Sainz

Chassis: R.S.18 Power Unit: Renault First Team Entry: 1986 World Championships: 2

Haas F1 Team

Base: Kannapolis, UK Team Chief: Guenther Steiner

Drivers: No.8 Romain Grosjean No.20 Kevin Magnussen

Chassis: VF-18 Power Unit: Ferrari First Team Entry: 2016 World Championships: 0

McLaren F1 Team

Base: Woking, UK Team Chief: Zak Brown

Drivers: No.14 Fernando Alonso No.2 Stoffel Vandoorne

Chassis: MCL33 Power Unit: Renault First Team Entry: 1966 World Championships: 8

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Racing Point Force India F1 Team

Base: Silverstone, UK Team Chief: Otmar Szafnauer

Drivers: No.11 Sergio Perez No.31 Esteban Ocon

Chassis: VJM11 Power Unit: Mercedes First Team Entry: 2018 World Championships: 0

Red Bull Toro Rosso Honda

Base: Faenza, Italy Team Chief: Franz Tost

Drivers: No.10 Pierre Gasly No.28 Brendon Hartley

Chassis: STR13 Power Unit: Honda First Team Entry: 1985 World Championships: 0

Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team

Base: Hinwil, Switzerland Team Chief: Frédéric Vasseur

Drivers: No.9 Marcus Ericsson No.16 Charles Leclerc

Chassis: C37 Power Unit: Ferrari First Team Entry: 1993 World Championships: 0

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Williams Martini Racing

Base: Grove, UK Team Chief: Frank Williams

Drivers: No.18 Lance Stroll No.25 Sergey Sirotkin

Chassis: FW41 Power Unit: Mercedes First Team Entry: 1978 World Championships: 9

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(3) 2018 Championship

Drivers Championship Points

Constructors Championship Points

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6. GRAND PRIX RECORDS

(1) Past records of the F1 Grand Prix

Successive Champions of F1 History

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Number of World Championship Titles Number of World Championship Titles (Driver) (Constructor) Driver Times 1 M.Schumacher (GER) 7 2 J-M.Fangio (ARG) 5 3 A.Prost (FRA) 4 3 S.Vettel 4 3 L.Hamilton 4 6 J.Brabham (AUS) 3 6 J.Stewart (GBR) 3 6 N.Lauda (AUT) 3 6 N.Piquet (BRA) 3 6 A.Senna (BRA) 3 10 11 A.Ascari (ITA) 2 10 11 J.Clark (GBR) 2 10 11 G.Hill (GBR) 2 10 11 E.Fittipaldi (BRA) 2 10 11 M.Hakkinen (FIN) 2 10 11 F.Alonso (ESP) 2

NOTE: Drivers listed here are all "More than two-time" winners

Number of Pole Positions Number of Fastest Laps per Number of Wins per Driver per Driver Driver 1 M.Schumacher 91 1 L.Hamilton 79 2 L.Hamilton 70 2 M.Schumacher 68 3 S.Vettel 52 3 A.Senna 65 4 A.Prost 51 4 S.Vettel 55 5 A.Senna 41 5 A.Prost 33 6 F.Alonso 32 5 J.Clark 33 7 N.Mansell 31 7 N.Mansell 32 8 J.Stewart 27 8 N.Rosberg 30 9 J.Clark 25 9 J.M.Fangio 29 9 N.Lauda 25 10 M.Hakkinen 26

K.Raikkonen 20 F.Alonso 22 D.Ricciardo 7 K.Raikkonen 18 M.Verstappen 4 V.Bottas 6 V.Bottas 3 D.Ricciardo 2 N.Hulkenberg 1

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Number of Wins per Constructor Number of Wins per Engine Maker 1 Ferrari 234 2 McLaren 182 3 Williams 114 4 Mercedes 84 5 Lotus 81 6 Redbull 58 7 Brabham 35 7 Renault 35 9 Benetton 27 10 Tyrrell 23

Toro Rosso 1

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(2) Past records of the Japanese F1 Grand Prix

YEAR

1977 1978 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

• Reference - History of Pacific Grand Prix

YEAR

1994 TI 1995 TI

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(3) Records of all F1 Grand Prix staged at Suzuka Circuit

YEAR 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

• In 1987 which was the inaugural F1 year for Suzuka Circuit, Free Practice session was held on Thursday as a special exception.

• In 2004, due to a Typhoon storm, all the sessions on Saturday were cancelled. Therefore, the Official Qualifying session scheduled on Saturday took place on Sunday morning instead.

• In 2010, due to a heavy rain, the Official Qualifying session on Saturday is cancelled. There-fore, the Official Qualifying session scheduled on Saturday took place on Sunday morning in-stead.

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Number of Pole Positions Driver Team 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999, 1987, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, M.Schumacher 8 Ferrari 9 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004 2002, 2003, 2004,2006 S.Vettel 4 2009, 2010, 2011,2012, Redbull 5 2009, 2010, 2011,2012, 2013 A.Senna 3 1988, 1989, 1990 McLaren 4 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 N.Rosberg 3 2014, 2015, 2016 Williams 4 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 J.Villeneuve 2 1996, 1997 Mercedes 4 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 G.Berger 2 1987, 1991 Benetton 2 1994, 1995 N.Mansell 1 1992 Toyota 1 2005 A.Prost 1 1993 R.Barrichello 1 2003 R.Schumacher 1 2005 F.Massa 1 2006 M Webber 1 2013 L.Hamilton 1 2017

Number of Wins Driver Team 1995, 1997, 2 0 0 0 , 2 0 0 1 , 1987, 1997, 2000, 2 0 0 1 , 2 0 0 2 , M.Schumacher 6 Ferrari 7 2 0 0 2 , 2 0 0 4 2 0 0 3 , 2 0 0 4 S.Vettel 4 2009, 2010,2012, 2013 1988, 1991, 1993, 1998, 1999, McLaren 7 L.Hamilton 3 2014, 2015, 2017 2005 2011 G.Berger 2 1987, 1991 Redbull 4 2009, 2010,2012, 2013 A.Senna 2 1988, 1993 Mercedes 4 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 D.Hill 2 1994, 1996 Benetton 3 1989, 1990, 1995 M.Hakkinen 2 1998, 1999 Williams 3 1992, 1994, 1996 A.Nannini 1 1989 Renault 1 2006 N.Piquet 1 1990 R.Patrese 1 1992 R.Barrichello 1 2003 K.Raikkonen 1 2005 F.Alonso 1 2006 J.Button 1 2011 N.Rosberg 1 2016

Number of Fastest Laps Driver Team M . S c h u macher 4 1995, 1 9 9 8 , 1 9 9 9 , 2 0 0 2 1990, 1992, 1 9 9 3 , 1 9 9 4 , 1 9 9 6 , Williams 8 A. P r o s t 3 1 9 8 7 , 1 9 8 9 , 1 9 9 3 1 9 9 7 , 2 0 0 1 , 2 0 0 3 M.Webber 3 2009, 2010, 2013 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 2000, McLaren 7 A.Senna 2 1988, 1991 2005, 2011 R.Schumacher 2 2001, 2003 Ferrari 5 1998, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2016 S.Vettel 2 2012, 2016 Redbull 4 2009, 2010,2012, 2013 L.Hamilton 2 2014, 2015 Mercedes 3 2014, 2015, 2017 R.Patrese 1 1990 Benetton 1 1995 N.Mansell 1 1992 Renault 1 2006 D.Hill 1 1994 J.Villeneuve 1 1996 H-H.Frentzen 1 1997 M.Hakkinen 1 2000 R.Barrichello 1 2004 K.Raikkonen 1 2005 F.Alonso 1 2006 J.Button 1 2011 V.Bottas 1 2017

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7. SUPPORT RACES

(1) PORSCHE CARRERA CUP JAPAN (PCCJ) Round 11 (October 7, 2018)

With the power of 480ps and over! PORSCHE CARRERA CUP JAPAN

is indeed the fastest "one-make" series in Japan.

PCCJ (Porsche Carrera Cup Japan), true to its name is a race of all Porsche machines and known to be the fastest of all one-make car race series in Japan. Since the very first event held in 2001, this year marks the 16th season for this popular series. This time’s battle will be among the Porsche 911GT3 CUP machines, which are as always finished to racing spec already on delivery. And of course, this is exactly why the series is also known as the "Cup Cars".

Again, one special feature of this race is that no modification is permitted. Just minimal adjustments such as on the suspension section, the tyre pressures are barely allowed, but otherwise all the engine and transmission sections are strictly untouchable. By providing such "equal conditions" among all cars and entrants, greater excitement gets aroused because then, it is really up to the drivers' skills and techniques that make a difference and even more importantly, influence the outcome of the race.

This is not the only attraction of this race, however. The 4 liter, horizontally-opposed 6 cylinder DOHC engine generates the power of 485ps, which gets transmitted by the 6 gear paddle shift. And what’s more, Michelin racing slick tires at its wheels don't go unnoticed too, of course.

This series is divided into two classes, with one named the "Overall Class" attended by also the professional drivers, is where the throne of the top of PCCJ driver is fought for, while in the "Gentlemen Class" amateur drivers can also enter to compete their techniques, and this two classes mixed in the race every round, the respective winners are decided, everyone with ulti-mate purposes to go and conquer the series title.

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8. VARIOUS SERVICES

• There are other, general services which you can make use of, in order to make your stay in Suzuka area / Japan a more comfortable one.

CAR RENTAL

INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMIT is needed for car rental in Japan. Without this permit, car rental companies cannot lease their vehicles. Contact either the car-rental agency listed below or the major European or American companies leasing cars around Japan. Designating your requested pick-up time is suggested since most rental locations are not open 24 hours. Advance booking is strongly recommended, especially for the pick-up in Suzuka, since local agencies here do not carry as many vehicles while the demand gets high during the major race events. (Alternatives are found at Centrair). Also note that larger wagons and van type cars are in rare stock, so they can run out quite fast.

*NIPPON RENT-A-CAR, INC. English Service Desk: +81(0)3-6859-6234 Mon-Fri: 09:00～17:00 (Closed on Sat., Sun., and Holidays)

TAXI

Taxies can be ordered at the Media Center. Those in want of taxis during early morning hours, following the race, are advised to book well in advance for better assurance.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE

The following currencies (both in cash and travellers checks) can be exchanged to Japanese Yen at SUZUKA CIRCUIT HOTEL; U.S. Dollar, U.K. Pound, Australian Dollar and Euro bills. There is no exchange of Yen (back) into foreign currencies.

CASHING OF MONEY

Cash withdrawal from your credit cards can be made on ATM machines found at selected convenience stores such as “Seven Eleven”, or those in large shopping centers/stores around Japan. Look for English-assisted ATM machines. *There might be some ATM machines unable to handle specific types of international credit cards and transactions however (i.e., such as on debit cards, credit union, etc. issued outside of Japan).

HOSPITAL / MEDICAL

Any medical problem (illness or injury) should be reported to the Media Center or the Media Staff immediately. MEDICAL CENTER in the Paddock is adequately-staffed during the race events.

POST

Stamps and post cards are available at SUZUKA CIRCUIT HOTEL Reception. Letters/Cards can be dropped at the mail deposits near by, and also at hotel reception. Packages must be mailed at the Post Office.

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9. CIRCUIT GUIDE - Suzuka Circuit

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SUZUKA CIRCUIT is not only the racing circuit but is also a totalized park facility featuring a resort-type hotel, variety of gourmet restaurants, a very popular amusement area and other recreational amenities. For the people of different cultures, ages and interests – always offering something for everyone – come enjoy your day at Suzuka Circuit.

(1) S-PLAZA

[1st Floor]

Natural Buffet Restaurant "Sora-Tabeyo" At the natural foods buffet restaurant "Sora-Tabeyo" be casual and enjoy the wide variety of dishes prepared with many locally- produced, fresh "in-season" ingredients and recipes that are pleasing to everybody - "something for everyone" - particularly to the family guests.

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Location: 1st Floor, S-PLAZA in the Suzuka Circuit Hotel Type: Japanese-Western foods buffet restaurant Seating capacity : approx. 330

Organic Cafe "Sunpo" Organic foods-oriented cafe "Sunpo" offers first a scenic view of the garden that blends in with the resort-like, open atmosphere and also inside, subtle ambience in a stylish, lounge-setting. Then, in the menu find a good selection of healthy dishes and foods, also beverages and sweets prepared by original recipes.

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Location: 1st Floor, S-PLAZA in the Suzuka Circuit Hotel Type: Light foods/Cafe Seating capacity: about 130 (including terrace tables)

[2nd Floor]

Entertainment Grill & Bar "SHUN" Entertainment Grill & Bar “SHUN” satisfies the crave of guests of high-end, refined tastes and preferences with excellent foods and drinks served in a very sophisticated atmosphere. In the Center Grill section, top-class chefs will exhibit dynamic techniques right there on spot, preparing dishes with the best local ingredients and produce of the region. With also a bar counter and private dining rooms, SHUN can answer the various needs of guests, from cozy parties to receptions, when hosting important visitors, associates and also don't forget, your friends!

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Location: 2nd Floor, S-PLAZA in the Suzuka Circuit Hotel Type: Grilled food restaurant/bar Seating capacity: about 140 (including private rooms)

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(2) AMUSEMENT PARK

MOTOPIA is an unique amusement park featuring about 30 varieties of amusement rides, including some rides are able to maneuver by yourself. It can enjoy with family, including young children.

(3) BOWLING ALLEY

Bowling alley with 38 many lanes can be found right in the confines of Suzuka Circuit Resort Park Area, where anyone can easily drop by and spend their spare times with group of friends and families. (Shoes rental also available)

(4) KUR GARDEN HOT SPA

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Suzuka Circuit Hot Spa Try gaining relaxation by natural hot springs in the comfortable surroundings of Suzuka Circuit. ln addition to the large indoor and outdoor baths and a sauna, there is a heated pool and water-jets that give massaging effects on your back.

All the facilities are free of charge for guests staying at SUZUKA CIRCUIT HOTEL. Please show your guest card at the Kur Garden reception desk.

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10. THE HISTORY OF SUZUKA CIRCUIT

It is the passion of Souichiro Honda that brought on a “full-fledged” international racing course for the very first time in Japan. Suzuka Circuit was opened in September of 1962

Founded by Souichiro Honda who established Honda Motor Co, Ltd., “Suzuka Circuit” is the very first, full-scaled international racing track ever to be built in Japan, realizing all the passion and aspirations the Founder always felt for motor-sporting and mobility. According to the initial plans, a simple recreation facility was to be built over the lot. However, on the thinking that it is the Maker’s responsibility to deliver products not only as everyday- life tools or machinery, but to also offer a place so-designed and equipped to allow for both cars and bikes be ridden and “enjoyed” or tried to their maximum power for pure leisure and entertainment, and most importantly, in good safety. Therefore, the plan to build a racing circuit emerged to becoming a real, more serious development project for the company.

At the time, the Japanese automotive industry was already showing rapid growth and progress, but motor- sporting was still limited to the few enthusiasts with racing activities having to take place on riverbanks and airfields, anywhere with wide space. Thus, efforts to build a real circuit were started without adequate knowledge or any expertise building a racing track, but in August of 1960 the first plan was drafted as studying the circuits of the overseas. Then, with supervision given by a Dutch designer, John Hugenholtz who designed the Zandvoort Circuit in Netherlands, Suzuka Circuit’s course layout and all the planning became more concrete in January of 1962. The endeavor eventually up-scaled and grew into a larger project as additional decisions were drawn to build alongside a totalized mobility park with “motorized” amusement rides, also a racing school to bring up racers, and enhance further advancement of this sport as well as various other facilities whatever dedicating to the future development of motorization and the automotive environment on the whole.

Finally, in September of 1962, by which time one year and three months had already passed since launch of this project in June of 1961, the new course unveiled itself. With the total length of 6,004 meters, the track width ranging between 9 to 15 meters, and a main stand large enough to accommodate 10,000 spectators, thus everyone saw birth of Suzuka Circuit, a racing course with a good diversity of 18 bends of both high and low speeds, 2 straights, even a cross-over section in one part of the track! In November of the same year, the first all-Japan road race was held as the inaugural event celebrating the birth of a brand new circuit, and then in May of 1963, the very first world-class grand prix race of this country was held – now remembered as the first Japanese Grand Prix.

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RED ZONE AND TRACKSIDE DETAILS

PADDOCK LAYOUT

MEDIA CENTER, PHOTOGRAPHERS AREA LOCATION

MEDIA CENTER LAYOUT

PHOTOGRAPHERS AREA LAYOUT

SUZUKA CITY MAP 1

SUZUKA CITY MAP 2

ABOUT MEDIA ACTIVITIES IN THE TRACK AREA Must have a valid accreditation (permanent or race by race / one event) and either wear a tabard OR an FIA photographers' jacket. You can gain access through the dial-key gates and openings wherever the security staff are standing. Password for the dial-keys will be posted inside the Media Center and the Photographers Area.

Media (photographers and journalists) may not enter the spectator stand areas for press coverage activities.

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