F1 official SNS has released a video showing fans gathered in Suzuka for the Friday free practice of the 2022 F1 Japan GP. He captioned it, “Suzuka fans are unique.”
On the first day of the F1 Japan GP, which was unfortunately rained, 38,000 spectators gathered at Suzuka Circuit who were waiting impatiently for the first F1 event in three years.
Overseas, a group of “Orange Army” cheering for Max Verstappen took up positions, Tifosi dyed the stands red at Monza, the holy land of Ferrari, and Lewis Hamilton fans jeered at Verstappen at Silverstone.
However, the Japanese fans send generous support to any team and any driver. It’s also unique to the culture of bringing presents to F1 drivers.
Fashion, including cosplay, is also attracting interest from overseas. Fans fully armed with racing suits and helmets, children with DRS-equipped hats and cute cheering goods, self-made inner circles cheering for idols, and other things that match Japanese anime culture. Create a different atmosphere.
F1 drivers seem to be surprised by the unexpectedness of Japanese fans, and Ferrari F1’s Charles Leclerc said, “Because the culture is very different, in the paddock we feel as if we are one of the drivers. You can see some unusual sights, such as fans in racing suits and helmets.”
Carlos Sainz Jr. also said, “The politeness and calmness of the Japanese fans are in contrast to their passion in very unusual hats and clothes.”
A female fan who is proposing to Guenther Steiner, the representative of the Haas F1 team that appears in this video, is also a hot topic.
Aston Martin introduces two fans impersonating Sebastian Vettel.
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