Japanese GP

Length : 4.5km

Profile :
Time difference: GMT +9
No of Laps: 67
Race Distance: 303.9120km
Lap Record: Lewis Hamilton (GBR), McLaren, 2007, 1min 28.193

Directions :
Fuji Speedway is located 100 kilometres from Tokyo, Japan's capital city.

Address :
Fuji Speedway
694 Nakahinata
Oyama-cho
Suntou-gun
Shizuoka Prefecture
Japan

History :
Originally built in the style of an American speedway in 1966, Fuji is best remembered for hosting the very first Japanese Grand Prix in 1976. The inaugural race was the setting for one of Formula One's closest title showdowns, between James Hunt and Niki Lauda. Though the event proved popular, the 1977 race would be the circuit's last appearance on the Formula One world championship calendar for 30 years. In 2000, Toyota bought a 93 percent stake in the track and three years later Fuji was closed for renovation, before reopening in February 2005. Two years later and Fuji once again made its presence known in F1 and retains its place on the calendar for 2008.