Japanese F1 Grand Prix 2009, Suzuka
The deal will see Suzuka fill the gap left by Fuji Speedway's withdrawal from the 2010 calendar while continuing to honour its existing agreement to stage the event both this season and in 2011.
A spokesman for Hiroshi Oshima, president of the Mobilityland Corporation which operates the Suzuka circuit, said: "Mr Oshima and Mr Ecclestone have successfully concluded a contract for 2010.
"That means of course that because of the pre-arrangement, Suzuka will have [the race for] three years in a row to 2011. The Honda-owned Suzuka track staged the Japanese GP for 20 years from 1987 to 2006 after which the race moved to the Toyota-backed Fuji Speedway for 2007 and 2008. Bosses of the two circuits subsequently agreed to alternate the race on an annual basis from this season but Fuji pulled out of the deal earlier this year, Toyota citing the global financial crisis for its decision. Ecclestone said: "I have done, and will continue to do, everything to make the Japanese Grand Prix successful."
Formula One Paddock Club™:
At the Formula One Paddock Club™ you can watch the race unfold with all the drama that Formula One™ delivers from a prime location. Unrivalled views, unparalleled access, seamless service, the finest cuisine and unique opportunities to meet and greet are all provided with an extraordinary attention to detail.
Tickets to the Formula One Paddock Club™ include:
Exclusive access to the Formula One Paddock Club™ with excellent views
Exclusive VIP access to the Pit area with scheduled Pit Lane walks
Access to the Support Race Paddock
Deluxe meal services (Continental Breakfast, Gourmet luncheon, pastries and ice cream in the afternoon)
Open bar including a selection of premium wines and champagne
Official program and a pair of ear plugs
Entertainment
One off-site VIP parking spot with each purchase of three VIP area tickets
Guests of the Formula One Paddock Club are treated, too, with new updated facilities within a Pit Building Terrace and Lounge with private grandstand viewing. The circuit is in a protected area of natural beauty with lakes, hot springs and of course Mount Fuji towering in the background. Only 100km away are the business facilities and bright lights of Tokyo.
There are video walls situated opposite all grandstands. Please choose one of the following grandstand options:
- Grandstand A2 - Upper:
This numbered grandstand is located opposite the pit lane with good views over the grid/final straight and the first corner.
- Grandstand C2 - Upper:
This numbered grandstand is located at the exit of the second corner with good views of the end of the grid/final straight, and the second and third corner.
- Grandstand E:
This numbered grandstand offers fantastic views of the Dunlop corner located directly in front of the grandstand.
- Grandstand Q1 - Lower:
This numbered grandstand is located at the outside of the chicane and guarantees spectacular overtaking action.
- Grandstand S:
This numbered grandstand is located at the beginning of the grid/final straight and offers views of the last corner as well as the start/finish straight.
The event promises to become the greatest ever Japanese Grand Prix as brand new facilities and a completely redesigned race track will attract a huge spectator crowd and make the event memorable. Located in Japan's populous Shizuoka Prefecture and just 62 miles from Tokyo, organisers hope to attract up to 280,000 spectators to Fuji over the course of the race weekend, with 140,000 on race day alone. To accommodate the crowds, the circuit boasts some of the calendar's best grandstands, including seating for 24,000 opposite the pits.
