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Japanese motorcycle Grand Prix
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The Japanese motorcycle Grand Prix (日本グランプリ) is a motorcycling event that is part of the FIM Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. The event is due to take place at the Mobility Resort Motegi until at least 2030.[1]

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The main venue that held the races for years was the Suzuka Circuit, until it permanently was replaced by the Mobility Resort Motegi from 2004 onwards after the circuit faced criticism for its short runoff areas and dangerous trackside barriers, causing the death of Japanese rider Daijiro Kato and the injuries of Marco Melandri and Alex Barros at the 2003 Japanese Grand Prix. As a result, Suzuka was faced with making considerable safety alterations to avoid a possible strike by the riders – many of whom believed the 240 hp motorbikes had outgrown the tight circuit. The FIM stated that the modifications would not be completed before 2005 and that, therefore, the 2004 Japanese Grand Prix would be held at Motegi, but Suzuka has not appeared on the calendar since.[2]

The 2020 and 2021 races were cancelled due to the outbreak of COVID-19.[3]

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Official names and sponsors

  • 1963: Grand Prix Race Meeting (no official sponsor)[4]
  • 1987–1989, 2001, 2005, 2010–2011: Grand Prix of Japan (no official sponsor)[5]
  • 1990–1991: Kibun Japanese Grand Prix[6]
  • 1992: Japanese Grand Prix (no official sponsor)[7]
  • 1993: Marlboro GP[8]
  • 1994–2000: Marlboro Grand Prix of Japan[9]
  • 2002–2003: SKYY vodka Grand Prix of Japan[10]
  • 2004: Camel Grand Prix of Japan[11]
  • 2006–2008: A-Style Grand Prix of Japan[12]
  • 2009: Polini Grand Prix of Japan[13]
  • 2012–2013: AirAsia Grand Prix of Japan[14]
  • 2014–2019, 2022–present: Motul Grand Prix of Japan[15]
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Formerly used circuits

Winners of the Japanese Motorcycle Grand Prix

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Kevin Schwantz on Suzuki RGV500 at the 1993 Japanese GP
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Daijiro Kato winning the 1998 Japanese GP on his Honda NSR250
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Dani Pedrosa celebrating after winning the 2011 Japanese GP on his Honda RC212V
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Valentino Rossi in the lead followed by Marc Márquez and Dani Pedrosa at the 2013 Japanese GP
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Marc Márquez riding his Honda RC213V while crossing the finish line first at the 2018 Japanese GP

Multiple winners (riders)

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Multiple winners (manufacturers)

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By year

A pink background indicates an event that was not part of the Grand Prix motorcycle racing championship.

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Notes

  1. The 1964 50cc race only had five competitors and the race was excluded from the world championship.[16]
  2. The 1963 350cc race only had three competitors and the race was excluded from the world championship.[17]

References

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