This week, we’re heading to Japan to follow the next chapter of the F1 season—and it feels like coming home in many ways. There are no schedule surprises, no sprint races, no experimental formats. Just pure racing, the way we like it. But all eyes are on the skies: rain is often a wildcard in Suzuka, and this weekend might be no exception.
Suzuka is one of those rare tracks that need no introduction. It’s a timeless staple on the F1 calendar, and honestly, there’s no better time to be here. Japan in early spring is something else—the cherry blossoms are in bloom, and the spirit of hanami (flower viewing) fills the air with joy and quiet reflection. It’s one of those weekends where motorsport and culture collide in the best possible way.
The Suzuka Circuit—officially known as the Suzuka International Racing Course—is located in the city of Suzuka, in Mie Prefecture, about 60 kilometers southwest of Nagoya. It’s been the home of the Japanese Grand Prix from 1987 to 2006, and then from 2009 onwards. Beyond F1, it’s a temple of speed for many forms of motorsport, hosting legendary events like the Suzuka 8 Hours endurance motorcycle race, the 1000 km of Suzuka in the Japanese GT Championship, and rounds of Formula Nippon.
In short, it’s not just a race—it’s a pilgrimage.
In these articles, we always leave you with the schedules of each session and with certain mods to enjoy this combination in Assetto Corsa .
| Session | Date | GMT Time |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 4 April | ||
| Practice 1 | 4 April | 03:30 – 04:30 |
| Practice 2 | 4 April | 07:00 – 08:00 |
| Saturday, 5 April | ||
| Practice 3 | 5 April | 03:30 – 04:30 |
| Qualifying | 5 April | 07:00 – 08:00 |
| Sunday, 6 April | ||
| Grand Prix | 6 April | 06:00 |
The circuit is not officially available for Assetto Corsa Ultimate , but we leave you a link. To manage the rest, you can use:
F1 drivers simulators:
- Lando Norris
- Charles Leclerc
- George Rusell
- Carlos Sainz
- Checo Perez
- Fernando Alonso
- Antonio Giovinazzi
- Max Verstappen
- Oscar Piastri
- Liam Lawson
We leave you with some impressive videos in Assetto Corsa :
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