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Gallery: Suzuka 30th Anniversary Legends Parade

It's always an entertaining and jaw-dropping experience to watch classic F1 cars in action, regardless of the time and place.

But the legends parade that commemorated this weekend Suzuka's 30th anniversary as a Grand Prix venue was a pure delight to watch and especially to listen to for F1's impassioned Japanese fans.

Among the runners were Mika Hakkinen, Felipe Massa, Kazuki Nakajima, Aguri Suzuki, Saroru Nakajim and a few others, showcasing a colorful selection of cars from the 80s and 90s.

For those doing the driving as for those watching, it was a fantastic experience complete with ear-piercing sounds and gripping sights!

Aguri Suzuki (JPN) Benetton (1989). Suzuka Circuit.
Satoru Nakajima (JPN) Lotus 100T(1988). Suzuka Circuit.
Takuma Sato (JPN) McLaren MP4/6 (1991) Suzuka Circuit.
Satoru Nakajima (JPN) Lotus 100T(1988). Suzuka Circuit.
Takuma Sato (JPN) McLaren MP4/6 (1991) Suzuka Circuit.
Aguri Suzuki (JPN) Benetton (1989) Suzuka Circuit.
Mikka Hakkinen (FIN) McLaren MP4-13 (1998). Suzuka Circuit.
AGS JH23 (1988) Suzuka Circuit.
Felipe Massa (BRA) Ferrari 248F1 (2006). Suzuka Circuit.
Felipe Massa (BRA) Ferrari 248F1 (2006). Suzuka Circuit.
Felipe Massa (BRA) Ferrari 248F1 (2006). Suzuka Circuit.
Mikka Hakkinen (FIN) McLaren MP4-13 (1998). Suzuka Circuit.
Mikka Hakkinen (FIN) McLaren MP4-13 (1998). Suzuka Circuit.
Felipe Massa (BRA) Ferrari 248F1 (2006). Hiroki Yoshimoto (JPM) Suzuka Circuit.
Takuma Sato (JPN) McLaren MP4/6 (1991) Suzuka Circuit.
Aguri Suzuki (JPN) Benetton (1989) Suzuka Circuit.
Takuma Sato (JPN) McLaren MP4/6 (1991) Suzuka Circuit.
Satoru Nakajima (JPN) Lotus 100T(1988). Suzuka Circuit.
Kazuki Nakajima (JPN) Tyrrell (1990). Suzuka Circuit.
Mikka Hakkinen (FIN) McLaren MP4-13 (1998). Suzuka Circuit.
AGS JH23 (1988) Suzuka Circuit.
Mikka Hakkinen (FIN) McLaren MP4-13 (1998). Suzuka Circuit.
Mikka Hakkinen (FIN) McLaren MP4-13 (1998). Suzuka Circuit.
Felipe Massa (BRA) Ferrari 248F1 (2006). Suzuka Circuit.
Felipe Massa (BRA) Ferrari 248F1 (2006). Suzuka Circuit.
Takuma Sato (JPN) McLaren MP4/6 (1991) Suzuka Circuit.
Felipe Massa (BRA) in the 2010 Ferrari F10. 07.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Aguri Suzuki (JPN) in the 1989 Benetton B189. 07.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Aguri Suzuki (JPN) in the 1989 Benetton B189. 07.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Satoru Nakajima (JPN) in the 1988 Lotus 100T. 07.10.2018. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore

 

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