Car balance and driving rhythm are the most important factors. Making a mistake in one corner affects the following corners.

In short, the Suzuka Circuit features many medium- and high-speed cornering sections. 1st & 2nd Curve, S Curve, and Degner Curve are prime examples. The only areas where speed drops significantly are the Hairpin and the entrance into Casio Triangle. Of the remaining sections, many are driven at around 200 km/hour. For example, when a straight lies beyond a corner, the driver is able to right the attitude of the car, but the S Curve is a continuation of corners, and if the driver doesn't take the correct line from the start, the negative effects last all the way through Degner Curve. Rhythm is extremely important. For the driver, there is a reward for challenging the course, and balance for the car is very important.

The Suzuka circuit is raced mainly at medium and high speeds, with the only low-speed sections being the hairpins and chicanes. Only machines with all-around performance capability will be able to maintain stability and speed.

At any rate, having a single outstanding performance area-whether it's superb horsepower or great turning in the low-speed corners-isn't enough. Every corner demands agile, skillful driving. At the same time, there's the straight running in front of the grandstand, and high speed sections from Spoon through 130R, so the track demands overall performance in order that drivers can reach top speeds and also effectively navigate the medium-and high-speed corners.