"Japan is a great track, it’s one of the historic circuits, so one of my favourites. It’s one of the oldest circuits and has real character so it challenges the driver. It's the ultimate test of downforce, the cars that have the best aero package generally win here. The track just has a great configuration of corners, all high to medium speed so you don’t really set the car up for low speed. As I said, downforce is really important".

- Lewis Hamilton