The adverse weather conditions in Suzuka didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the local fans on Friday, but they did provide the field of drivers with a few treacherous rivers to cross out on the track.

Check out our pictures from the opening day of running at the Japanese GP, round 18 of the 2022 F1 World Championship.

 

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