Fuji and Suzuka to share Japanese GP

From 2009, the Japanese Grand Prix will alternate between Fuji and Suzuka. This season, Fuji replaced Suzuka as the venue of the Japanese GP. Today, Bernie Ecclestone declared that the Fuji Speedway will host the Japanese Grand Prix again in 2008, and from 2009 on, Suzuka Circuit and Fuji Speedway will alternate and host the Japanese Grand Prix every other year.

In an official statement Bernie Ecclestone said :"We have concluded an agreement on the alternation of the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix between Fuji Speedway and Suzuka circuit, to ensure the progress and success of keeping Formula One in Japan over the long term. I appreciate that Fuji Speedway accepted this and am very happy that Fuji Speedway and Suzuka circuit made this possible. It also makes me very pleased that we will retain Suzuka as it has supported Formula One for 20 years."