SINCE 1976 The pressence of the Empire of the Rising Sun in this motor racing category, is really interesting, given that, despite its quite delayed arrival, it has soon turned into one of the crutial nations for this sport, and its main layout into a real “classic”. Its elements mean all: 21 officially registered drivers in GP’s, its list of 5 builders and 6 motorists; sponsors which have been epoch-making and its indisputable importance on the planet. Furthermore an extensive and fine audience. The trip to La Carpa in Far East justifies the arrival to Japan, above all. With its two venues: SUZUKA where 29 feats have been celebrated and FUJI, with its four corresponding Grands Prix. THE MAIN LAYOUT It arose with a mystique focused on Formula 1: its creation was left in Mr. Sochiro Honda’s hands so he could test his especific cars. By that time, he wanted it to have the most difficult feature from each of the tracks around the world. So it worked as a scale model of the real issues to the ones he would be submitting his Honda cars. So far, Honda has never got to win within the team category; but its machinery has, in: 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990 and 1991, having crowned: Nelson Piquet, Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna, for three times. In consequence, Suzuka is what it is… It is placed 150 kilometers from Osaka east. Many times the World Championship has been defined on its asphalt: those battles between James Hunt and Niki Lauda and what to say about Senna versus Prost, they were just unforgettable. This is the only eight-shaped circuit, with a bridge where the track passes under. It is fast and demands a great technique to get through it. It is well known it is a constant battle against typhoons and earthquakes, even that it is a loved one. Strangely, tickets have to be frequently raffled, only taking into account those who had already paid for their entrances, for there is not enough space for all of the espectators who intend to be present. AMONG THE MISFORTUNES On top of all those occurred, we recall the one that finished with the French driver, Jules Bianchi’s life, also remembered as the most recent accident in the followers’ minds: It happened during a rainy 2014 GP, the Marussia he drove hit against a crane (while yellow flags were still waving) and the impact he suffered on his head turned mortal. JB, die don July 17, 2015 after having been in a coma since October 5th that year. JAPANESE GRANDS PRIX