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Suzuka October 12 6.30am Japan Track traits Suzuka International Racetrack, Suzuka Super-fast, spectacular circuit Tel: +81 593 78 1111. www.suzukacircuit.co.jp whose unique figure-of-eight configuration and challenging corners make it one of the best 110 40 4 1 on the calendar. Spoon Hairpin Best race curve 40 175 2 Damon Hill's stupendous wet- 6 195 6 Casino weather triumph over Michael Crossover triangle Schumacher in 1994 after an B 150 epic chase. His best ever drive. 85 C 4 3 Dunlop Worst race A Curvecurve Alain Prost's exit 9sec into the 85 1990 race when his Ferrari was 3 Pit B 80 lane rammed off the circuit by Ayr- 2 115 195 ton Senna's McLaren, thereby Degner 4 6 curve clinching the Brazilian's sec- 110 160 120 4 5 ond world championship. 4 S curve Drivers’ den Suzuka Circuit Hotel, a five- 30 star refuge for the privileged. mph 3 Gear 2 80 First curve For drinks the Log Cabin bar. TV In 1990 Senna went in after No of laps 73. Lap length 2.55 miles. Race distance 194.46 miles. Fastest lap 1min 12.738sec the race, ordered a whisky, (R Barrichello, Fer, 2002). First used 1987. World championship races 16. Most wins Ferrari, raised his glass and said “Prost." McLaren (5). Pole last year M Schumacher (Fer). Winner last year M Schumacher (Fer). Top TV angle TV Wide shot of the cars speeding Inside track overtaking and, in general, in front of the ferris wheel. Olivier Panis this is very hard. Really only Hot fact into the chicane before the Jacques Villeneuve consoled Hard work pits, and that can be pretty himself after losing the world A No question here, the lurid to get it right. championship here in 1996 by 170mph 130-R left-hander Weekend highlight shaving his head. David where my predecessor with The fact that we can celebrate Coulthard and Mika Salo Toyota Allan McNish survived the end of a hard season at followed suit in sympathy. a spectacular accident in this fantastic circuit. This is Admission (3 days) £110-£190. qualifying last year. This is a obviously a very special event seriously quick section. for me since I've joined Toyota Rival attraction Easy life and we'll be aiming to round B Not too many. There are a off on a high note. Mitsukan Vinegar Museum couple of long straights, but Weekend lowlight Brewer’s museum in the nearby town of Handa otherwise the whole track is Suzuka is quite remote but The hard sell: “Here they very tough, fast and exciting. even so the congestion getting show you the process of The S-curves behind the pad- in and out of the place can be brewing vinegar. You dock are where you can really enormous. Getting back to the can also enjoy an pick up time. Suzuka circuit hotel without interesting movie Where to overtake being totally mobbed by the about vinegar.” C It's not the best circuit for fans is a challenge. Race result Pole Fastest lap Pts Time 1 10 : . 2 8 Drivers’ standings Constructors’ standings Pts Pts 3 6 1 1 Formula One 2003 4 5 2 2 5 4 3 3 6 3 4 4 7 2 5 5 8 1 6 6 57.