Photos: A Saturday in Japan

The photos of the second day of the 2009 Japanese Grand Prix are available in the “Photos” section. Formula 1 is making a stop this weekend at the 15th circuit of the season. It’s the first time in three years that the Formula One circus stops at Suzuka. Home of Honda, the circuit will have to do without the Japanese team. It’s up to Toyota to show its teeth. The shots are currently wet, but there is something for everyone.

Photos are undoubtedly the best way to closely study the details of a Formula 1 car and understand the aerodynamic innovations implemented by engineers. There’s no need to be an expert to judge a new wing.

In Suzuka, a track seen as one of the best in the world according to many drivers, you have to love tight corners. The downforce is relatively high, but more than that today, you had to rely on your sense of balance. It rained a lot and the soaked track makes you want to take a swim…

On the aerodynamics front, there are no major changes since Singapore last week. In fact, most of the Singapore configurations will be the last innovations of the season. 8 out of 10 teams will finish the season with their current package.

It is then necessary to look in detail and on the sponsorship side, we can see that Renault is facing the withdrawal of ING and Mutua Madrileña to increase the size of the sponsors Megafon and Pepe Jeans London. That’s all, for the moment.

Today’s photos obviously pertain to Free Practice 3 and Qualifying.

Japanese Grand Prix – Saturday Photos