Suzuka International Racing Cource, commonly known as Suzuka Circuit, is an international motorsport race track in Suzuka, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Opened by Honda in 1962 as a test and competition circuit, Suzuka is one of the world’s few figure-eight layouts and serves as a premier venue for international series—most notably the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix—alongside motorcycle endurance events like the Suzuka 8 Hours and regional touring-car and GT championships.