Fuji International Speedway is a 4.563 km (2.835 mile), 16-turn road course designed for both speed and precision. Its blend of an incredibly long front straight with a tight, technical second half of the lap makes it a unique challenge.
Track Basics
- Length: 4.563 km / 2.835 miles
- Turns: 16
- Direction: Clockwise
- Major Events: FIA World Endurance Championship (6 Hours of Fuji), Super GT, Formula Nippon/Super Formula, Japanese GT300/500.
Key Sections
- Turn 1 (First Corner): A heavy braking zone at the end of the straight—prime overtaking territory.
- Coca-Cola Corner (Turn 3): A medium-speed right-hander that tests early rhythm.
- 100R (Turn 4): A long, sweeping right-hander that challenges consistency on throttle.
- Hairpin (Turn 6): A tight left-hand hairpin that creates another overtaking opportunity.
- Dunlop Corner (Turn 10): A tricky left with elevation change that unsettles cars.
- Final Sector (Turns 13–16): A series of technical bends leading into Panasonic Corner, where exit speed is critical for a fast lap.
Driving Keys
- Braking performance: Turn 1 is one of the heaviest braking zones in iRacing.
- Exit control: Panasonic Corner exit determines lap time thanks to the long straight.
- Car balance: Requires rotation in slower corners but stability in fast sweepers like 100R.
- Racecraft: Overtaking is common into Turn 1 and Turn 6, but defending into Panasonic is just as vital.
Fuji is a track where preparation and strategy matter just as much as raw pace, making it a favorite for multi-class and endurance events.
