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2026 Super GT Round 5 Suzuka

Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan22–23 Aug 2026Weekend
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Why You Should Go

Japan's premier GT championship races at the only figure-of-eight circuit in top-tier motorsport.

Format

2-day race weekend

Crowd

Petrolheads & locals

Vibe

High-energy

About This Event

Japan's premier GT championship since 1994 — two classes racing simultaneously on Suzuka's figure-of-eight layout, with success ballast handicapping leading cars across the season. GT500 silhouettes with 650+ horsepower share the 5.8km circuit with GT300 machinery, navigating 130R, Spoon Curve and the 1.2km back straight that passes over the front section by overpass.

1What to Expect

Compulsory mid-race pit stop for driver changes and refuelling
Two qualifying sessions determine the starting grid for both classes
D seats overlook the technical S-curve section and banked corner
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Pit lane activity visible from V grandstand areas opposite team garages
Figure-of-eight circuit layout allows general admission holders trackside views from multiple areas
2026 Super GT Round 5 Suzuka photo

2Best Way to Experience It

  • Grandstand I lines the hairpin exit where low speeds create overtaking opportunities
  • General admission tickets grant access to A, C, D, E seats and West Course viewing areas

About the Venue

Race Tracks

Suzuka Circuit

  • 5.81 km
See the venue guideDirections

3Logistics

  • Free admission for ages 16 to 23
  • Race day parking fees and sales methods differ from standard rates
  • Single ticket covers both qualifying Saturday and race Sunday
  • Surrounding roads experience heavy congestion during major race events

4Frequently Asked Questions

  • Best fit if you enjoy multi-class racing: GT500 (650+ hp factory prototypes) and GT300 (FIA GT3-spec) compete simultaneously on track, creating mixed-speed overtaking, strategic variety across performance levels.
  • Best fit if you value historic venues: 5.807km Suzuka figure-of-eight layout passes over itself via overpass, 18 corners including Degner curves, Spoon, 130R challenge drivers, 360-degree spectator viewing opportunities.
  • Best fit if you like passionate fan atmosphere: Japan's premier GT championship draws 410,000 annual spectators series-wide, Honda Mobilityland circuit includes adjacent amusement park, family-friendly environment with free U23 admission.
  • Not ideal if you prefer championship finale drama: Round 5 of seven-race 2026 calendar provides mid-season points battles rather than title-deciding finale atmosphere, championship implications less immediate than season-ender events.

Tags

Multi Day EventCircuit RacingJDMNissanToyotaHonda

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