Formula 1 confirms: Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka secured for years to come

There were rumours about Osaka wanting to host the Japanese Grand Prix, but that idea can be shelved for years to come. Formula 1 announced on Friday that they've extended the contract with Suzuka. The circuit - a favourite among drivers - will be on the F1 calendar until at least 2029.

The previous contract was due to expire after the next Grand Prix - to be held in April. Stefano Domenicali, president and CEO of Formula 1, is happy that Suzuka will remain a venue for F1 for years to come: "Suzuka is a special circuit and part of the fabric of the sport, so I am delighted that F1 will continue to race there until
at least 2029," said the Italian.

"As we prepare to return to Japan earlier than usual this season, l would like to express my huge gratitude to the promoter and team at Honda MobilityLand for supporting our effort towards greater calendar rationalisation as we look to make the sport more sustainable. Our fans in Japan embrace Formula 1 with a unique passion and we look forward to working with the promoter to give fans the experience they deserve for years to come."

Suzuka aims to contribute to motorsport success

Tsuyoshi Saito, chief executive officer of Honda Mobilityland Corporation, is equally delighted that Formula 1 will be retained for Suzuka: "I am pleased that we will be able to continue hosting the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit from 2025 onwards. I would like to express our sincere gratitude to Mr. Stefano Domenicali and other related Formula 1 members. We aim to create a sustainable future, and currently we are preparing to welcome many fans for the 2024 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix in April."

"It's the first time the event will be held in the spring season. We will continue to work together with the local communities and government agencies, including Mie Prefecture and Suzuka City, so that Suzuka can continue to be loved by fans around the world and contribute to the prosperity of motorsports culture and industrial development," he said.