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.

(L to R): Felipe Massa (BRA) FIA Drivers' Commission President with Jean Alesi (FRA). 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Masashi Yamamoto (JPN) Red Bull Racing Consultant (Right). 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team fans. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri AT03. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A522 - cardboard cutout. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR22. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR22. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas VF-22. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A522. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing FW44. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR22. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W13. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) AlphaTauri AT03. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas VF-22. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL36. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing FW44. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri AT03. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Laurent Rossi (FRA) Alpine Chief Executive Officer with Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C42. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari F1-75. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas VF-22. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari F1-75 leaves the pits. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A522 leaves the pits. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW44. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) AlphaTauri. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) AlphaTauri AT03. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Images
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri AT03. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB18. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR22. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W13. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W13. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren MCL36. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing FW44. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A522. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR22. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren MCL36. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB18. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Guanyu Zhou (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C42. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari F1-75. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren MCL36. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) AlphaTauri AT03. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C42. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari F1-75. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR22. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A522. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari F1-75. 07.10.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore

 

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