Photos: A Friday in Japan
This Friday marked the first day of the Japanese Grand Prix. After the terrible earthquake that occurred a few months ago on the east coast of the island followed by a devastating tsunami, the message conveyed by the drivers and teams is one of support. Everyone made gestures. Discover this with more than 150 photographs.
The Japanese Grand Prix is once again taking place on the legendary Suzuka track. Full of history, the circuit is particularly close to the natural disaster that occurred a few months ago. Despite seismic shakes, floods, and nuclear threats, the Formula 1 circus has not been discouraged.
All the drivers, all the journalists, and all the teams wanted to show their support for the Japanese. The drivers personalize their helmets and the teams customize their car bodies.
Discover over 150 pictures capturing the best moments of the first day of the Japanese Grand Prix. It was Button who stood out today. The McLaren driver, the only potential challenger to Sebastian Vettel for the title, set the fastest times in Free Practice 1 and 2 today. More than ever, the Briton is getting the job done.