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In response to what they termed “too many” collisions and crashes in the chicane during a May 24-25 Japanese National race, Suzuka Circuit officials are building a new, relocated chicane for motorcycle use.

The track will be closed from June 9 through June 15 for construction of the new chicane and for general track maintenance.

The new, relocated chicane will feature a wider and longer braking area, a faster initial turn, and increased run-off area.

The course using the new chicane will be 5.821 kilometers long, slightly longer than the existing course’s 5.807 kilometers.