Japan and Suzuka extend for three years

The 130R will still be on the menu for the World Championship F1 until the end of 2024. Liberty Media and Mobilityland, promoter of the Japanese Grand Prix, announced this Saturday morning that the Suzuka track will host the Japanese event for the next three years.

The track, which notably saw the legendary clashes for the world title between Nelson Piquet and Nigel Mansell, Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost, or between Michael Schumacher and Mika Häkkinen, will therefore continue its rich history in F1, as has been the case since 1987.

The country will be able to see its new nugget in action Yuki tsunoda, resident ofAlpha Tauri, from October 8.

“We are determined to continue our efforts with the residents of Mie Prefecture and Suzuka City to ensure that the circuit continues to be enjoyed by fans around the world and contributes to the prosperity of motorsport culture, Kaoru points out. Thin, president of Mobilityland.

In 2022, Suzuka will celebrate its 60th anniversary. From this date, in addition to the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, we will take on new challenges for the future while cherishing the history and traditions of the sport so that we can provide fans with surprises. »