The Japanese Grand Prix will stay at the Suzuka circuit for 3 extra years till 2024, the race promoters and F1 chiefs introduced Saturday.
“This contract extension, the results of the fruitful relationship between Formula 1 and Mobilityland (the circuit homeowners), is a part of the long-term strategic dedication to develop the game in Asia,” said a Formula 1 statement.
“Japan has an avid fan-base and with exciting young talent Yuki Tsunoda who became the first Japanese driver on the grid since 2014, Formula 1 will continue to work with the promoter to further increase the sport’s popularity there.”
The figure-of-eight Suzuka circuit, which can have fun its sixtieth anniversary in 2022, has hosted 31 GPs since 1987, with the drivers’ world title being determined there on 11 events.
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