Formula One Japanese Grand Prix
Suzuka
- Date: 04/10/09
- Circuit Length: 5.807km
- Race Distance: -
- Winner 2008: -
BMW on Suzuka:
Technical Insight – Willy Rampf
Technical Insight – Willy Rampf
“Getting the right balance for the car is arguably more important at Suzuka than at any other track. The esses shortly after the start of the lap are critical. Here, the car has to be able to change direction quickly and with great precision if you’re not to lose too much time. This section presents a real challenge. Suzuka is the favourite circuit of most of the drivers – for good reason. The large number of corners places the tyres under very heavy loads, which is something you need to bear in mind with the car set-up.”
Drivers eye – Nick Heidfeld
“I can’t tell you how pleased I am that my favourite circuit is back on the calendar! Suzuka is for me the greatest track in F1. The esses on the opposite side of the circuit from the pit lane are a particular high point. Here, five fast corners follow one after the other. If you catch them just right, you can flow really nicely through this section. However, if you make a mess of the first in the sequence, you’re always struggling. I like Japan quite a lot anyway, but all the more so when we go to Suzuka.”
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