Location: Suzuka, Japan Date: 9 October Length: 3.608 miles Rating (out of 10): 10 Weather forecast Country profile: Japan

Suzuka is one of the greatest tracks in the world, and is unique in more than just its figure-of-eight layout.

It is right up there with Monaco and Spa as a challenge for the drivers - and some argue it surpasses both.

Some believe it F1's most exacting challenge for a driver, from the technically intricate sweeps of the Esses to heart-stopping 180mph 130R.

And being situated right in the middle of a theme park makes it feel like no other circuit on earth.