Any motor racing enthusiast would choose Suzuka as the grandstand for the Japanese GP, but Fuji might also hold a particular place in their hearts.
The Speedway at the foot of the mountain, which is arguably the most picturesque circuit on the planet, hosted the legendary season finale in 1976. It also performed admirably when it last appeared on the F1 calendar in 2007 (Lewis Hamilton’s forgotten great wet victory) and ’08 (Fernando Alonso’s less contentious win for Renault).
Its main feature is a mile-long main straight, but as the lap progresses, the circuit gets trickier and more difficult.
Number 3. Portimao
