Gallery: Suzuka Circuit comes alive as Japanese GP practice begins

Thousands of fans converged on Suzuka Circuit on Friday for the first practice day of the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix.

Japan has long been a hotbed of support for Formula One and this year looks to be no different, with many turning out to support local driver Yuki Tsunoda of AlphaTauri.

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Haas crew members go through stretching exercises on Friday morning.

Haas crew members go through stretching exercises on Friday morning.
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One corner of Suzuka Circuit is reserved for fan photographers.

One corner of Suzuka Circuit is reserved for fan photographers.
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Red Bull's Max Verstappen is close to claiming his third straight Formula One title.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen is close to claiming his third straight Formula One title.
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Red Bull can clinch the constructors' championship with a strong showing in Suzuka.

Red Bull can clinch the constructors’ championship with a strong showing in Suzuka.
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A fan supports Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc in the Suzuka Circuit fan zone on Friday.

A fan supports Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc in the Suzuka Circuit fan zone on Friday.
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Alpine's Esteban Ocon finished fourth at Suzuka last year.

Alpine’s Esteban Ocon finished fourth at Suzuka last year.
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One dedicated fan spent a week designing nail decorations for herself and her partner.

One dedicated fan spent a week designing nail decorations for herself and her partner.
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Fans watch Friday afternoon's practice session.

Fans watch Friday afternoon’s practice session.
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Lando Norris drives his McLaren on Friday.

Lando Norris drives his McLaren on Friday.
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This fan expressed disappointment at the absence of Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff from this year's Japanese Grand Prix.

This fan expressed disappointment at the absence of Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff from this year’s Japanese Grand Prix.
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Alfa Romeo's Zhou Guanyu is the first Chinese driver to compete in Formula One.

Alfa Romeo’s Zhou Guanyu is the first Chinese driver to compete in Formula One.
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Fans at the Japanese Grand Prix are known for their creative outfits during race weekend.

Fans at the Japanese Grand Prix are known for their creative outfits during race weekend.
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Haas pit crew members train on Friday morning.

Haas pit crew members train on Friday morning.
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Fans fill the stands near Turn 2 at Suzuka Circuit ahead of Friday's first practice session.

Fans fill the stands near Turn 2 at Suzuka Circuit ahead of Friday’s first practice session.
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Yuki Tsunoda drives during the first practice session on Friday.

Yuki Tsunoda drives during the first practice session on Friday.
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Japan Times

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Japan Times

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Japan Times

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Autograph-seeking fans line the entrance to the fan zone outside Suzuka Circuit on Friday.

Autograph-seeking fans line the entrance to the fan zone outside Suzuka Circuit on Friday.
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A Yuki Tsunoda fan poses outside Suzuka Circuit.

A Yuki Tsunoda fan poses outside Suzuka Circuit.
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Some fans, including this group from the Philippines, have waited to attend Suzuka since their initial plans were disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Some fans, including this group from the Philippines, have waited to attend Suzuka since their initial plans were disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Banners supporting Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton are hung from the main grandstand on Friday.

Banners supporting Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton are hung from the main grandstand on Friday.
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Local fans have high hopes for Yuki Tsunoda, who's said he wants to score points at his home grand prix.

Local fans have high hopes for Yuki Tsunoda, who’s said he wants to score points at his home grand prix.
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Japan Times

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Japan Times

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Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz arrives at the Suzuka Circuit paddock on Friday morning.

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz arrives at the Suzuka Circuit paddock on Friday morning.
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Engine supplier Honda retains a strong following among Formula One fans in Japan, despite having folded its works team in 2008.

Engine supplier Honda retains a strong following among Formula One fans in Japan, despite having folded its works team in 2008.
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Japan Times

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AlphaTauri driver Liam Lawson arrives at Suzuka Circuit on Friday morning.

AlphaTauri driver Liam Lawson arrives at Suzuka Circuit on Friday morning.
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Japan Times

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Japan Times

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Japan Times

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Japan Times

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Lewis Hamilton drives in Friday's first practice session.

Lewis Hamilton drives in Friday’s first practice session.
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Japan Times

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Williams driver Logan Sargeant during Friday's first practice session

Williams driver Logan Sargeant during Friday’s first practice session
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Japan Times

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Japan Times

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Alpine's Esteban Ocon (left) arrives at Suzuka Circuit on Friday morning.

Alpine’s Esteban Ocon (left) arrives at Suzuka Circuit on Friday morning.
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Japan Times

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