It's on to Suzuka where, despite the looming threat of Typhoon Hagibis, the fans turned out in masse once again to get a glimpse and cheer their F1 idols.

Here is our first batch of pictures from Thursday's build-up to the 2019 Japanese Grand Prix.

 

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