F1 driver delights in returning to Suzuka for the first time in three years "World's best circuit"[F1-Gate.com]

The F1 driver, who drove at Suzuka circuit on Friday for the first Japanese Grand Prix in three years, shared how excited he is to be back.

Beginning as a Honda test track and first appearing on the F1 calendar in the 1970s, the figure-eight Suzuka circuit is one of the most popular with F1 drivers and fans thanks to its wide corners and challenging, technical sections. It is one of the venues.

The Japanese Grand Prix and Suzuka Circuit have been sidetracked from the 2020 and 2021 seasons of the F1 calendar due to the coronavirus pandemic, but this weekend will see a welcome comeback with a new generation of F1 cars from 20 F1 drivers.

Both Friday’s free practice sessions were held in wet conditions, but the F1 drivers were once again enthusiastic about the challenge of driving at Suzuka Circuit, further boosting their hopes for Saturday’s dry weather prospects.

“I’m really happy to be back. This circuit is truly iconic and definitely one of the best in the world. Sector 1 is very fast, flowing and always a pleasure to drive. The fans are here. I almost forgot I was there,” said Friday’s pacesetter George Russell (Mercedes).

Lewis Hamilton, who finished the first day second behind team-mate George Russell, addressed the rich history of the Suzuka circuit and the many dramatic moments that have taken place on tarmac over the years.

“It’s always special when you go out on the first lap and you think of all the legends who were here,” said Hamilton.

“When you get to the final chicane thinking about (Ayrton) Senna and (Alain) Prost crashing and turning one, you think you’re driving in a place with a lot of history. Being in that position. It makes me realize how privileged it is to be

“Other than that, it’s cool to see the fans here and it’s really cool to drive the track. It’s still fun. It’s just not as fun as it is in the dry!”

Red Bull F1’s Sergio Perez also named Suzuka on his list of favorite circuits.

“This track is always a challenge. When it’s wet it’s more of a challenge. It’s amazing. It’s definitely the best track in the world,” said Sergio Pérez.

McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo agreed with Perez that it was a pleasure to drive his car through FP1 and FP2 despite Friday’s wet conditions.

“I did the first lap this morning on extreme[wet tyres]and I really, really enjoyed it even in those conditions,” said Daniel Ricciardo.

“At some circuits it only works when you push the car in the dry, but here in the first sector it’s satisfying in these conditions, so I’m very, very happy to be back. is”

Sebastian Vettel was psyched to praise the venue after declaring he would “seriously consider” a one-off return to the Suzuka circuit after retiring from F1.

“I’ll probably miss this track more than the others. Yeah. Everything about this place is special. I don’t know, but I don’t know, it must have been designed by God,” said Sebastian Vettel. said.

“I don’t know who made it great, but then the fans are even more delighted in terms of atmosphere and passion. It makes us feel very special. We will definitely miss it.”

FP1 leader Fernando Alonso believes Saturday’s forecast for Drywenner will add to an already ‘perfect’ start to the weekend.

“I love driving here. It was a very enjoyable day, even in the wet conditions. Fast corners, very high grip, fans, everything was perfect today. Hopefully tomorrow there will be a little more sun. And I hope people enjoy it even more!”