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2009 Japanese Grand Prix

Formula 1 sessions schedule

Friday 2nd October

Free practice sessions one and two

Saturday 3rd October

Free practice session three
Qualifying

Sunday 4th October

Race

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Previous Japanese Grands Prix

2008 Japanese Grand Prix, Fuji Speedway
2007 Japanese Grand Prix, Fuji Speedway
2006 Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka
2005 Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka
1977 Japanese Grand Prix, Fuji Speedway
1976 Japanese Grand Prix, Fuji Speedway

Circuit

The 2009 Japanese Grand Prix is being held at Suzuka. See below for a map of the circuit.

Suzuka, Japan – circuit information
Suzuka, Japan – Spectators’ experiences

Previous Circuits

Fuji Speedway (1976-77, 2007-2008)
Suzuka (1987-2006, 2009)

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