The Japanese Grand Prix roars into action this weekend at one of its most iconic venues, wiith McLaren and their drivers aiming to tighten their grip on the field. With their dominant start, the question looms: can Red Bull, Ferrari, or Mercedes close the gap and topple the reigning champions?
Check out our gallery of pictures from Thursday’s media day at Suzuka Circuit.
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR25.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 Reserve Driver rides the circuit.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore The Honda RA272 Formula One car from 1965
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) Red Bull Racing RB21.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Jack Doohan (AUS) Alpine F1 Team with Ryo Hirakawa (JPN) Alpine F1 Team Reserve Driver.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Ryo Hirakawa (JPN) Alpine F1 Team A525 Reserve Driver.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Ryo Hirakawa (JPN) Alpine F1 Team Reserve Driver.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Haas VF-25 - blossom livery.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore The 1965 Honda RA272 F1 car piloted by Richie Ginther outside the Red Bull Racing pit garages.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore The 1965 Honda RA272 F1 car piloted by Richie Ginther outside the Red Bull Racing pit garages.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Lewis Hamilton (GBR), Scuderia Ferrari
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Fernando Alonso (ESP), Aston Martin Racing
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Ferrari SF-25.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Frederic Vasseur (FRA) Ferrari Team Principal with Carlos Onoro Sainz (ESP) Driver Manager.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari (Right) and Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) Red Bull Racing (Left).
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) Red Bull Racing in the FIA Press Conference.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Sauber; Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) Red Bull Racing; and Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari, in the FIA Press Conference.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team; Liam Lawson (NZL) Racing Bulls; and George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1, in the FIA Press Conference.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 with Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Yuki Tsunoda (JPN), Red Bull Racing
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Oliver Bearman (GBR) Haas F1 Team.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Oliver Bearman (GBR) Haas F1 Team.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Circuit atmosphere - Ferrari fans in the pits.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Circuit atmosphere - fans in the pits.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Circuit atmosphere - Oliver Bearman (GBR) Haas F1 Team fan.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Haas VF-25 front wing.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Haas VF-25 engine cover.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Circuit atmosphere - Red Bull Racing fans in the pits.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Haas VF-25 front wing.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Edoardo Bendinelli (ITA) Aston Martin F1 Team Personal Trainer with Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Jack Doohan (AUS) Alpine F1 Team with Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) Red Bull Racing.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren with his girlfriend Lily Zneimer (GBR).
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Circuit atmosphere - Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing fans in the pits.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Jack Doohan (AUS), Alpine F1 Team
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Oliver Bearman (GBR), Haas F1 Team
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Liam Lawson (NZL), RB F1 Team
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP), Atlassian Williams Racing
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Isack Hadjar (FRA) Racing Bulls
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore Circuit atmosphere - McLaren fans in the pits.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Circuit atmosphere - Mercedes AMG F1 fans in the pits.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Circuit atmosphere - Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing fans in the pits.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Circuit atmosphere - painted fingernails supporting Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore (L to R): Peter Bonnington (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 Race Engineer with Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG F1.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
- www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team.
03.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Preparation Day.
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