I agree - Suzuka definitely is tougher than Big Willow.
Math is simple. While the reference laps are quite similar in quality / speed, Suzuka is almost double the length with 18 turns instead of 8
!
At some point I was able to follow Hamilton within 1 or 2 tenths, I couldn't pass him though. I really had a lot of such laps and I realized I got more and more furious about it. Then, being on his bumper again after 130R I lost my composure, "rage-beamed"
my Benz through CASIO and actually gained the lead ... and the diamond
!
I've been lucky here, however, I'm not really happy about it so I think I'll return to Suzuka some day for another shot.