Welcome to Japan!! 2016 [1] before Friday

2016 Rd.17 Japanese Grand Prix

Welcome to Japan!! 2016 [2] Friday – Sunday

MercedesAMGF1 #TheTriple

Welcome to Japan!! 2015

*in the order of time scales

Commuting in Tokyo with @nobu_mat13 @svandoorne

Eric Boullier (@eboullier) – 2, October 2016 22:42 PDT

Tokyo

Fernando Alonso (@fernandoalo_oficial) – 3, October 2016 07:00 PDT

Tokyo, such an incredible city !!!! #Japan #r8g #tourist pic.twitter.com/MtqN0b16xT

— Romain Grosjean (@RGrosjean) October 3, 2016

By night…. #r8g #Japan #tokyo pic.twitter.com/f1tbaQFF41

— Romain Grosjean (@RGrosjean) October 3, 2016

#JapaneseGP race week can mean only one thing. ??
Thanks for sharing @f1rearlight. ? pic.twitter.com/aDHDkF9Y3B

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 3, 2016

Amazing days in Tokyo. Great city, great culture, great people. Arigato gozaimasu! #Tokyo #arigato

Carlos Sainz (@carlosainz) – 4, October 2016 11:41 PDT

Tokyo always fun…and busy…✌️️? #tokyo #japan #14 #fa14

Fernando Alonso (@fernandoalo_oficial) – 4, October 2016 09:44 PDT

Always a warm welcome, we're looking forward to the Japanese Grand Prix on
Honda's home soil #JapanGP #HomeOfHonda #F1 pic.twitter.com/tIME12tKs3

— Honda Racing F1 (@HondaRacingF1) October 3, 2016

Great long run around Tokyo this morning ! #r8g #running pic.twitter.com/dRAUpmRfcH

— Romain Grosjean (@RGrosjean) October 4, 2016

From Tokyo to the @HondaJP Sakura factory via the Shinkansen. ?? pic.twitter.com/6ELhbuhi2b

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 4, 2016

Delicious ? #r8g #food #Japan #yummy

Romain Grosjean (@grosjeanromain) – <4, October 2016 06:12 PDT

Chegamos no Japão! Em boa companhia @daisuke_nakajima #Nakawife – Arrived in Japan! Great dinner and good company ??

Felipe Nasr (@felipenasr) – 5, October 2016 09:19 PDT

Touchdown in Japan! ?? Our first stop, Tokyo as we prepare to get our #JapaneseGP week off to a flyer pic.twitter.com/rbnkfbcadS

— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) October 4, 2016

Cenando sushi con Beppe / Having sushi with Beppe ??? #JapaneseGP #EG21 pic.twitter.com/AO0Xacgoa3

— Esteban Gutierrez (@EstebanGtz) October 4, 2016

De mis lugares favoritos! ❤️ Tokyo !

Checo Pérez (@schecoperez) – 5, October 2016 12:09 PDT

Metro time ??. #japan #tokyo

Fernando Alonso (@fernandoalo_oficial) – 5, October 2016 13:34 PDT

We're looking forward to our day in Tokyo with @redbulljapan! ? #F1 ?? More to come… so watch this space! #f1jp pic.twitter.com/2K8kUl0NWI

— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) October 5, 2016

Our Bosozoku machine for the day. ?? #F1 ? #f1jp pic.twitter.com/RO8tPQfOPy

— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) October 5, 2016

Konnichiwa Japan ?? Great to be back! Enjoyed my workout this morning & already met some of the great fans. #VB77 #JapaneseGP #Suzuka #F1 pic.twitter.com/mj17axWnTr

— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) October 5, 2016

Turning some heads in Shibuya… our Kaido Racer at the ready. ? ? #F1 ?? #f1jp pic.twitter.com/0OuySspSDc

— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) October 5, 2016

Good morning #F1 lovers!!

Welcome to JAPAN!! ??????

Loving the journey in. Can you spot something famous on the horizon?#JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/PN9bnww1eN

— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) October 5, 2016

??? Luckily not ours… #r8g #JapaneseGP #travel pic.twitter.com/aq1K8JfR3O

— Romain Grosjean (@RGrosjean) October 5, 2016

Shibuya crossing…? #F1 Lowriders ? pic.twitter.com/yplaPIZDkQ

— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) October 5, 2016

.@EstebanGtz is met by #JapaneseGP fans on the bullet train platform in Nogoya. #HaasF1 pic.twitter.com/Jzy3o9qjY0

— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) October 5, 2016

It's great to be welcomed back to the #JapaneseGP. Who's joining us in Suzuka this week? #F1 #WeAreRacing pic.twitter.com/lxPIudumrl

— WILLIAMS RACING (@WilliamsRacing) October 5, 2016

Busy morning for JB & Stoff, with a visit to Honda's Aoyama HQ, followed by a trip in the stunning #HondaNSX to a fan event. pic.twitter.com/emJA3XT6Q7

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 5, 2016

Sushi bar action… ??? #honda #mclaren #14 #japan

Fernando Alonso (@fernandoalo_oficial) – 6, October 2016 13:26 PDT

Fun times, not sure about the sushi chef though! ?#Repost @fernandoalo_oficial with @repostapp ・・・ Sushi bar action… ??? #honda #mclaren #14 #japan

Jenson Button (@jensonbutton_22) – 6, October 2016 13:34 PDT

A selection of shots ? of The Bulls day out in Tokyo ?? Check out the full gallery ? https://t.co/mjR3lq0zhd #f1jp ?? #F1の準備 pic.twitter.com/Uwd0g1H52W

— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) October 5, 2016

Jenson takes to the stage at @McLarenAuto's Tokyo packed showroom. Great to meet you all! #JB22 #JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/Vn9IHCInto

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 5, 2016

Kickin' it in Tokyo with Kaido Racers! ??
Get the full story ?https://t.co/8NdVJh5BdW #F1の準備 #F1jp pic.twitter.com/vvyPvdIkcL

— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) October 5, 2016

JB meets @SAP employees and gets that all-important group photo. Smile everyone! ? pic.twitter.com/sPBcmB31bU

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 5, 2016

Had great fun driving through Tokyo with @danielricciardo in a Kaido Racer. Loved the colour! #JapanesGP More on https://t.co/fKJq8E7lIL pic.twitter.com/PEHiDc5IHT

— Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) October 5, 2016

Always a lot of support in Japan. Thanks @ant_xxx for wearing the team #r8g kit tonight ?? #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/dXxPArZziV

— Romain Grosjean (@RGrosjean) October 5, 2016

Get low in Tokyo with Daniel, Max and the Kaido Racer! ??#JapaneseGP #F1の準備
?: @GoPro pic.twitter.com/d31TFam5ki

— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) October 5, 2016

We have reached #Japan ?? And what a lovely welcome at our race track offices today! ?#origami #JapaneseGP #F1 @suzuka_event #thankyou pic.twitter.com/7eyAtlW0IO

— Sauber F1 Team (@SauberF1Team) October 5, 2016

Great day in Tokyo driving the Kaido racer round the city ? found the @F1onNBCSports boys too aka Mario & Luigi ??? pic.twitter.com/PhZHTgI6wV

— Daniel Ricciardo (@danielricciardo) October 5, 2016

It's #dinner time! ??? So many delicious choices ? And yes, we went for sushi.. ?#JapaneseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/akYQ98Phvh

— Sauber F1 Team (@SauberF1Team) October 5, 2016

Que amor !! Vestidos com a cor do meu macacão Brasil 2006 ❤️ So lovely fans , dressed with my race suit colors from Brasil 2006 ❤️??

Felipe Massa (@massafelipe19) – 6, October 2016 04:49 PDT

All roads lead to Suzuka! ?? #JapaneseGP #F1の準備 pic.twitter.com/toNdRVPX30

— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) October 5, 2016

#JapaneseGP – Key Facts, Key Figures, Session Times & "My Time" Calculator

Learn more >> https://t.co/kiB0bjrZ1n pic.twitter.com/fhTLgVhGvq

— Sauber F1 Team (@SauberF1Team) October 5, 2016

After a busy day on the road, time to refuel the @redbulljapan way! ???#givesyouwings pic.twitter.com/Vy9y24niVc

— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) October 5, 2016

Signing off, Suzuka bound! ???
Miss any of the action? Check our Instagram story ?https://t.co/XMG6gpuvZH #F1の準備 pic.twitter.com/QBz4ZK7UQ5

— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) October 5, 2016

And just in case you thought @thebuxtonblog's life couldn't get any cooler… pic.twitter.com/MDW9rgdYHA

— COTA (@circuitamericas) October 5, 2016

Good morning, Suzuka pic.twitter.com/RikdjbpcYx

— Andrew Benson (@andrewbensonf1) October 5, 2016

Morning all! Caught this reminder outside the hotel in case we forget why we're here! #MediaDay #JapaneseGP ??? pic.twitter.com/AMwCGn8D2t

— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) October 5, 2016

A brief stroll around Suzuka of a morning pic.twitter.com/s9EXJNS776

— Andrew Benson (@andrewbensonf1) October 5, 2016

The fans are here, the fans are here! ??? #JapaneseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/Kk3OijSnWy

— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) October 6, 2016

Good morning from #JapaneseGP Today's breakfast choices: "Asphalt Choco crunch", "Tyre Donouts" or "Suzuki cookies"? pic.twitter.com/yIijkc5rqs

— Sauber F1 Team (@SauberF1Team) October 6, 2016

Tokyo ?? pic.twitter.com/GM5ZVKd6y2

— Felipe Massa (@MassaFelipe19) October 6, 2016

Tokyo pic.twitter.com/JazHSVVAKB

— Felipe Massa (@MassaFelipe19) October 6, 2016

Morning from the #JapaneseGP! We can't think of a better way to start the day; cutest fans EVER! ? pic.twitter.com/o0dbYtwa5E

— Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) October 6, 2016

The banner says it all really. Our Chief Engineer feeling the love from his home country here at #Suzuka. #F1 ??? pic.twitter.com/dMRVfnTqKY

— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) October 6, 2016

Reason 1 as to why we #love the #JapaneseGP:

You. guys. are. AWESOME! ????

Have a great day!! ??????#F1 pic.twitter.com/ycXPBgefbi

— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) October 6, 2016

Well if you're going to wear a hard hat, pretty sure this is the one to go for! #HaasF1 #JapaneseGP ? pic.twitter.com/T1FDJuUAND

— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) October 6, 2016

Jolyon, meet our new third driver! He comes in two parts, one for the pedals, one for the steering wheel. #Joking! pic.twitter.com/dUC77vRYxc

— Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) October 6, 2016

It's #trackwalk time for the #JapaneseGP! Slight delay as we meet the AWESOME FANS waiting for us ??? pic.twitter.com/LOJRULXzaE

— Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) October 6, 2016

Gotta love the #JapaneseGP fans. They're amazing! pic.twitter.com/xipb5PIC8w

— Manor Racing (@ManorRacing) October 6, 2016

Down into turn 1 which features more (AWESOME) fans. We hope they'll be somewhere safer come tomorrow. #trackwalk pic.twitter.com/PoF5ukkvNZ

— Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) October 6, 2016

Sweeping right hander, which is taken almost flat. Our factfile mentions a slight lift; probably to avoid people! pic.twitter.com/Q7wYhINnBv

— Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) October 6, 2016

Out of turn 1 and we are greeted by this crew – so cool!! #trackwalk #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/u0qD9JIKIe

— Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) October 6, 2016

It's that time again. #TrackWalk. This time with an audience of many ? #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/NGen4Grj0S

— Manor Racing (@ManorRacing) October 6, 2016

The S curves – balance is key here. We're going through it with a book on our heads to practice. #trackwalk pic.twitter.com/3mnx4VwNwP

— Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) October 6, 2016

Dunlop Corner presents new challenges today: fan hub!! #trackwalk #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/deOqNO601X

— Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) October 6, 2016

Can anyone offer any advice on the racing line here, please? ??#JapaneseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/sS56A4HjYv

— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) October 6, 2016

Hey guys! Guys! Wait up, new team member can't keep up!! #trackwalk #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/ijFk959W5M

— Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) October 6, 2016

.@ShiraKats talks to @maimai818 at the #JapaneseGP #F1 #WeAreRacing pic.twitter.com/xTdjJr7flL

— WILLIAMS RACING (@WilliamsRacing) October 6, 2016

A very good morning to Mr @nico_rosberg!

Welcome to Suzuka!#JapaneseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/w7AW5L8XtX

— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) October 6, 2016

Selfies and signatures for @LewisHamilton!! ?✍️?✍️️#F1 #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/90KgOHi9es

— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) October 6, 2016

Somewhere in there you'll find @nico_rosberg!! ???#JapaneseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/MctfAICwjP

— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) October 6, 2016

Tokyo cruising… Japanese style ?? #F1 ?? #f1jp ? @redbulljapan pic.twitter.com/Ipt9I0Ep4H

— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) October 6, 2016

Sign please, sign. #HaasF1 ? pic.twitter.com/1JferbqhBo

— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) October 6, 2016

Now for our fave part of the day… Welcome Suzuka Nago Elementary School!!! #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/zHXsVjhgli

— Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) October 6, 2016

??? #yellow ???
????#JapaneseGP 2016 ???? pic.twitter.com/Nx4qAX9FC8

— Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) October 6, 2016

We LOVE Japan! Look at all those big smiles on the local school kids faces as they meet some of the team in the garage. #JapaneseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/fCDzVPS3Ir

— WILLIAMS RACING (@WilliamsRacing) October 6, 2016

We wish we could show you a video of this. The children singing 'Go Renault, go!' to us. Best start to a GP ever. ? pic.twitter.com/qjxRPobOfl

— Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) October 6, 2016

日本のF1ファンの皆様 こんにちは! 今年も鈴鹿に帰ってきました!お元気ですか？ 今週末のレースがとても楽しみです!#F1 #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/6oIl4rEPqc

— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) October 6, 2016

Surprise! ??Children of Suzuka Amana Elementary School singing 'Happy Birthday' to Reto, our Chief Mechanic?? #JapaneseGP #F1 @suzuka_event pic.twitter.com/HVa4GN19w7

— Sauber F1 Team (@SauberF1Team) October 6, 2016

And a BIG thank you for the lovely gift! Amana rice, harvested by the school kids themselves.? #JapaneseGP #F1 #JoinOurPassion @suzuka_event pic.twitter.com/GkDtIqRMYd

— Sauber F1 Team (@SauberF1Team) October 6, 2016

You're making us feel very welcome, Suzuka! We love seeing the amazing things you make for us #JapaneseGP #WeAreRacing pic.twitter.com/wQBTlWrSS1

— WILLIAMS RACING (@WilliamsRacing) October 6, 2016

Beautifully chaotic. Esteban gets down with the kids in the pit lane, as we welcome delightful children from the local elementary school ?? pic.twitter.com/K6aHur3YAf

— Manor Racing (@ManorRacing) October 6, 2016

Hey all! #JapaneseGP #redseason pic.twitter.com/hBsN24tYbS

— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) October 6, 2016

#JapaneseGP – The GP where ALL team members' signatures are in high demand ? What an amazing welcome! ? @suzuka_event #F1 #JoinOurPassion pic.twitter.com/od4DN55VTS

— Sauber F1 Team (@SauberF1Team) October 6, 2016

FAN-tastic to see this opposite the #HaasF1 garage. Nice work. #Suzuka #JapaneseGP ??? pic.twitter.com/gROh1PyIpi

— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) October 6, 2016

We kick off our #JapaneseGP Thursday with @SChecoPerez meeting the media. #FeelTheForce pic.twitter.com/OsD0NGomzx

— Sahara Force India (@ForceIndiaF1) October 6, 2016

Japanese fans have brought presents for the team and drivers and this year they are brilliant again!!! pic.twitter.com/OKnafJ50A4

— Tom Stallard (@Tom_Stallard) October 6, 2016

Kyoto ?? pic.twitter.com/iFIfCM8REs

— Nico Rosberg (@nico_rosberg) October 6, 2016

Our first look at Suzuka. #JapaneseGP ?? #F1 Beautiful sun shining day and amazing atmosphere already. Love the fans! ❤️ #f1jp pic.twitter.com/7gOaR8Xsb4

— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) October 6, 2016

How about that for a welcome? ?@MercedesAMGF1 #F1 #JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/Jqfm0fTcfB

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 6, 2016

The sun's out in Suzuka as Fernando, JB & Stoff visit a @HondaJP factory. Those mini cars are too cool. ? pic.twitter.com/6SjW7j7aBU

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 6, 2016

A big weekend coming up for McLaren Honda ☝️Love Suzuka, awesome place, feels strange I'm not racing here this weekend ????? pic.twitter.com/aqpR1WeLf3

— Stoffel Vandoorne (@svandoorne) October 6, 2016

And we've been redecorating the garage…

Huge thanks to the local schools of Suzuka!#F1 #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/7UFWcHrLrM

— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) October 6, 2016

Real fans !! Love ??❤️ pic.twitter.com/UtBfZ2gMLC

— Felipe Massa (@MassaFelipe19) October 6, 2016

Konnichiwa ?

Welcome to the #JapaneseGP weekend. Are you as excited as we are?! ?? #C4F1 pic.twitter.com/N4MJZ3cWvH

— Channel 4 F1® (@C4F1) October 6, 2016

Great to see the kids from Atago Elementary School earlier today. ? #F1の準備 ? A quick signing session & some cool photos! ? ? #F1 pic.twitter.com/N6w3Pb2rAg

— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) October 6, 2016

Amazing fans here at @suzuka_event ??? And it's only Thursday..! #JapaneseGP #F1 #JoinOurPassion #ME9 pic.twitter.com/UA6JZWkXDu

— Sauber F1 Team (@SauberF1Team) October 6, 2016

Amazing art and super-cool gifts from our #JapaneseGP fans. It's a yearly tradition that we absolutely love. ??❤️ pic.twitter.com/XNBqwWbvoR

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 6, 2016

One of our favourite Suzuka traditions: an elementary school coming to visit us with support banners and messages! #JapaneseGP #FeelTheForce pic.twitter.com/rtAIAzqbix

— Sahara Force India (@ForceIndiaF1) October 6, 2016

ピットの装飾を変更しました!　鈴鹿の小学生のみなさん、@MercedesAMGF1 のイラストをありがとう!#F1 #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/Yv8zaIUZcU

— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) October 6, 2016

Big thanks to the kids at Suzuka Nago Elementary School for their banner. @RGrosjean loves it too. It rocks! #F1 pic.twitter.com/CzdgBtcv7q

— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) October 6, 2016

Loads of Brazilian support here at @suzuka_event ? #JapaneseGP #FN12 #F1 pic.twitter.com/1dFcij9ilF

— Sauber F1 Team (@SauberF1Team) October 6, 2016

Fernando models his #JapaneseGP spec helmet for this weekend… pic.twitter.com/3XPxPY2L8W

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 6, 2016

Marcus and his home crowd. ? They didn't forget that he lived here once. #ME9 #JapaneseGP #F1 #autographsession pic.twitter.com/RPFdcldkDI

— Sauber F1 Team (@SauberF1Team) October 6, 2016

Felipe's Japanese skills were much appreciated. ? #ARIGATO #FN12 #JapaneseGP #F1 #JoinOurPassion pic.twitter.com/xNYxWVJxOP

— Sauber F1 Team (@SauberF1Team) October 6, 2016

.@RGrosjean and @EstebanGtz meet the #fans at #JapaneseGP autograph session. #HaasF1 pic.twitter.com/VbbxXOG36u

— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) October 6, 2016

There are hats. And then there is *this* hat ?#F1 #JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/DfudqSYfHD

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 6, 2016

When the autograph session takes place in front of a packed grandstand ???
Thanks to everyone here! #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/xTSXwKASzj

— Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) October 6, 2016

The fans at Suzuka have excelled themselves yet again. See more photos from the #JapaneseGP ?? >> https://t.co/p7mqLIK8jP pic.twitter.com/S9G8T13z1j

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 6, 2016

.@MassaFelipe19 & @ValtteriBottas meet more fantastic fans that are at Suzuka this weekend for the #JapaneseGP. Really feeling the support! pic.twitter.com/z4eqk8zsWK

— WILLIAMS RACING (@WilliamsRacing) October 6, 2016

#TakeABlowUpKimiToWorkDay

Sorry… Our mistake. It's #NationalPoetryDay

"I once took Kimi to work
"People said I was a shirk…" #C4F1 pic.twitter.com/uWqZfZpqSQ

— Channel 4 F1® (@C4F1) October 6, 2016

Behind the scenes. Literally, behind our drivers. #JapaneseGP #FeelTheForce pic.twitter.com/du8XOFCU5Z

— Sahara Force India (@ForceIndiaF1) October 6, 2016

Autographs pano ? #JapaneseGP #redseason pic.twitter.com/ovEJDxvc1e

— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) October 6, 2016

Time to meet and great the fans. So much #McLarenHonda support outside our garage, thank you guys! #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/CShCRJfffx

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 6, 2016

Crazy-cool track hats, flags and well dressed mini-fans. Guaranteed to put a smile on our faces. ?? #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/TIdB5kEHce

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 6, 2016

Here are some of our fan favourites…

You guys are looking awesome!!

?????????#F1 #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/Nt2Ndr2qUn

— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) October 6, 2016

Hippo time ? #JapaneseGP #redseason #Kimi7 pic.twitter.com/64mArtuhl7

— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) October 6, 2016

Wacky hats are just one of the joys of Japan ??
#JapaneseGP #C4F1 pic.twitter.com/vxQHvZvMCi

— Channel 4 F1® (@C4F1) October 6, 2016

Hats off to this #JapaneseGP fan. The detail is incredible. ? pic.twitter.com/EfSPHDIqN0

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 6, 2016

Final thought? Thank you to all the fans who make the #JapaneseGP so brilliant. You gave us such a great first day! pic.twitter.com/U716JC9V9D

— Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) October 6, 2016

Huge shout out to the #JapaneseGP fans who made the day memorable for us. We can't wait to hit the track Friday. #F1 pic.twitter.com/Napr4SJ2F0

— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) October 6, 2016

? Fantastic support for @JensonButton from his fans in Japan, who are confident this won't be his last #JapaneseGP #C4F1 ?? pic.twitter.com/tEv8mBWbPs

— Channel 4 F1® (@C4F1) October 6, 2016

Awesome atmospher here in the #JapaneseGP set for tomorrow ??✌?️
And for sure i will be racing with Jules in my heart.. #JB17 pic.twitter.com/QzrLkltPlf

— Esteban Ocon (@OconEsteban) October 6, 2016

It's been a busy day for the drivers.

Plenty of signatures, selfies and smiley faces!#F1 #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/OX8xKl6a4K

— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) October 6, 2016

One thing's for sure: Drivers ♥️ Suzuka

Read their thoughts ahead of the #JapaneseGP >> https://t.co/EPYP5eXh4f pic.twitter.com/ruC4kQT65W

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 6, 2016

1, 2, 3, go…#F1 #JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/bDvLbzE7rn

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 6, 2016

もしもし Suzuka! KONNICHIWA! I got a great gift today. Original Senna signature!! Thank you so much ????#JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/NU2rJmZmDz

— Nico Rosberg (@nico_rosberg) October 6, 2016

It’s one of the best tracks on the calendar, the Japanese fans are crazy about #F1 and are so welcoming to us ? ✨ ✌️️ #JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/7a9Q4W4Maf

— Kevin Magnussen (@KevinMagnussen) October 6, 2016

Take a sneak peak at what Ben thinks he'll be commentating on in Japan

? READ > Ben's notes https://t.co/SqoKleuUJA #JapaneseGP #C4F1 pic.twitter.com/blGUmMY1NV

— Channel 4 F1® (@C4F1) October 6, 2016

Amazing #JapaneseGP fans catch an autograph from @SChecoPerez at #Suzuka #F1 pic.twitter.com/lgFrAr0N6a

— Pirelli Motorsport (@pirellisport) October 6, 2016

Loving the fan vibe! They start young here. Future Mclaren-Honda driver? #JapaneseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/kstodisdwv

— Honda Racing F1 (@HondaRacingF1) October 6, 2016

Very especial gift from school kids here in Suzuka! ?? #JapaneseGP ?? #EG21 pic.twitter.com/QVlm6L5yZZ

— Esteban Gutierrez (@EstebanGtz) October 6, 2016

Thanks to @HondaRacingF1 for their warm-hearted invitation to the entire F1 paddock to join them for street food at the #JapaneseGP. ?? pic.twitter.com/JeJdxZVo7i

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 6, 2016

.@alo_oficial stepped in to do a bit of babysitting on Thursday ?#F1 #JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/JUowArtKy6

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 6, 2016

All in a day's work. What a fabulous first day at @suzuka_event! We think we've just about seen it all today. pic.twitter.com/3BTle3s42X

— Manor Racing (@ManorRacing) October 6, 2016

"A few team members did more of the celebrating for me"

Did Daniel party in Tokyo? Ben finds out! ? >> https://t.co/YIUweXWQFV #C4F1 pic.twitter.com/FRCzZ2fiX5

— Channel 4 F1® (@C4F1) October 6, 2016

We ❤️our Japanese Fans' creativity ??? That's a very aggressive version of @Dany_Kvyat ??#GOTOROROSSO, GO #DK26 ??#JapaneseGP ?? pic.twitter.com/RyRx79N9LX

— Toro Rosso (@ToroRossoSpy) October 6, 2016

Japan GP weekend kicked off with the drivers enjoying a visit to @HondaJP factory. Thanks for the amazing welcome! #JapaneseGP #F1 #Honda pic.twitter.com/aOmbzB1zjF

— Honda Racing F1 (@HondaRacingF1) October 6, 2016

Great day to visit the Honda factory in Suzuka ahead of the #JapaneseGP! ? @latphotographic pic.twitter.com/nMrnVP3cF4

— Stoffel Vandoorne (@svandoorne) October 6, 2016

Watch the #JapaneseGP this Sunday and see @Max33Verstappen’s story unfold. #ProudPartner #F1 pic.twitter.com/7ldE0TuZkv

— Exact (@Exact) October 6, 2016

Courtesy of a very special fan… something we were waiting for: our #JapaneseGP #kite! ???❤️ Lovely tradition ????? #artwork pic.twitter.com/po5kOSM4mD

— Toro Rosso (@ToroRossoSpy) October 6, 2016

Until tomorrow Suzuka… Track action awaits! ??? #JapaneseGP #F1の準備 pic.twitter.com/FBdIOQRLKb

— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) October 6, 2016

"Suzuka is in my top three but also the fans are so kind, so funny"

WATCH @carlosainz chatting to Lee > https://t.co/a68KhBNxWY #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/X95L8mFP79

— Channel 4 F1® (@C4F1) October 6, 2016

Suzuka falls quiet for the night.

Tomorrow, the track action begins… #F1 #JapeneseGP pic.twitter.com/38sEl0Kckf

— MERCEDES AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) October 6, 2016