Held at the legendary Suzuka circuit for a ninth consecutive year, the Japanese Grand Prix plays host to round 16 of this year's Formula One World Championship.
Traditionally held towards the end of the season, the Japanese GP is often considered a title-deciding race, with the risk and reward much greater compared with races earlier in the year.
Title hopes aside, Suzuka is made all-the-more exciting thanks to the overtaking opportunities the track presents, with a total of eighteen corners, and very little run-off area for the drivers to consider.
It therefore comes as no surprise that so many F1 legends dub Suzuka as one of the most challenging circuits on the calendar.
Williams has produced some exceptional results in Japan, winning in 1992, 1994 and 1996, with Damon Hill claiming both the race and Drivers' Championship at the latter.
Last year, the team recorded a double-points finish at Suzuka, a result it hopes to match, if not improve, in 2017.
“Suzuka is definitely one of the best tracks in the world and one where I really love racing,” said Felipe Massa. “I think the car we have this year will be amazing there with the high downforce and the highspeed corners, so I am really looking forward to going there. Another great thing about being in Japan is the fans, who are some of the best we come across during the year.”
