Everyone's Voice
"First F1 Japan GP
Where did you watch it?"

Suzuka's F1 Fan san

The one time I was taken before I could even understand was to the C section of the citizen support seats at that time.
This was my first time watching a race since I became a fan of F1, and I watched from seat E2!

Algernon Nix san

In 2019, after the typhoon passed, I watched live F1 for the first time at B2-1. I remember the entire circuit shaking with screams when Verstappen and Leclerc crashed right in front of me.

Tomomi san

At Spoon Curve in the 1900s
right next to the fence.

Riku san

It was initially in 2003, near the final corner, so it was either R or Q seats.
At that time, I remember deciding based on the fact that the speed was reduced around the chicane, making it easier to see, and the price.

leclerc Mr.

I watched from the free seating area at the Spoon Curve. It was a bit far, but it was just the right price for a first-time experience. I was able to take photos of each car without the fence getting in the way, so I really enjoyed it!

Kenichiro Hara san

The first time I saw F1 live was 24 years ago (1999) when I was in the second grade of elementary school, and I watched from the C seats on the 2nd corner side (currently the RB Red Bull cheering section).

Metal Slime san

This is A2 seat.
I watched from seat A2 with my brother.
After that, I watched from various places like A1, B2, and the chicane, but now I have a fixed seat in A2.

Kiyossan san

The first place I watched from in 1987 was at the lower section of Turn 2, where I was glued to the fence. I remember the F1 cars charging from the straight into Turns 1 and 2 at a speed I had never seen before.
In the past, there were smells of burnt oil and tires that you wouldn't understand unless you came to see it.

Nagajii san

Temporary seating on the back straight before 130R.
Because I wanted to experience the speed of F1!

Ippei's father san

My first F1 was in 2023, in seats V2-4.
The reason is that I wanted to see the F1 events and also wanted to see the pit and the situation before the start.
The good point is that it is close to GP Square and comfortable.
The downside was that there was little time to see the machines, and it was not interesting because it was a straight line.

Ninja1000 san

B2, on the first corner side, enjoy the dive from the start to the first corner and the strategic play.

Shinshin san

In September 2023, I watched for the first time. I went with my son, who loves cars. We were impressed by the power of the S-curve from our seats in section D!

marco san

Since it's 1997, the seating types are different from now, but it's slightly closer to the first corner in the Grandstand. You can see from the straight to around the second corner, and you can also see the pit work, which is appealing.

Takayuki JM san

It was a Q1 seat. It was a seat where I could see the car's launch from the chicane very well.

TYPER2001 Mr.

This is Section B2. You can see a wide view from the end of the home straight to the S curve.
Also, Friday is a general admission day except for some areas like the V seats, so I moved around to various seats to decide on the viewing location for the following year.

Sako san

The first time I saw it was from the 130R stand, which was the cheapest at the time (before the reverse bank oasis existed). It was far from the main gate, and I struggled with meals, breaks, and restrooms.
Right now, I am watching from the cost-effective E Stand monitor area. The reverse bank gate side is free of traffic, and it's close to the course walk entrance after the race, making it easy to move around.
For your first visit, it is recommended to enter from the front gate side of Shiroko Station while enhancing the event atmosphere. You can experience a sense of being in a foreign country.

Macky san

It was over 20 years ago, but my first on-site experience was at the chicane.
I wanted to see the F1 cars entering the chicane with full braking.
The acceleration from the final corner and the sound of the engine were thrilling.
Now, the reserved seats have improved, and during rain or other times, you can stay under the reserved seating for protection from the rain.
It's just unfortunate that the prices will be very high starting next year.
The photo shows the space under the reserved seats recently.

Ramau san

It was the final corner in 1990.
Senna and Prost collided at the first corner of the first lap! They didn't come right in front of me. I was disappointed, but to my surprise, Aguri Suzuki took 1st place on the podium! It was an incredibly moving experience to watch.

GiGis60s (Grandpa s60s) san

I watched from the temporary seats at the hairpin in 1992.
It was my first time watching a race, and I had a variety of experiences with a two-day pass over the weekend, with rain on Saturday and clear skies on Sunday.

Pekko san

Recently, I've been sitting in the Honda support seats.
The support goods are attractive, and it's great to hear the talks from Honda engine drivers during the driver parade. Depending on the seat, I can also see the large screen, which is my favorite part.

Hirolin san

Was it the chicane? I was taken there. It was a reserved seat, but at that time, you could still watch the race at a reasonable price. I remember cheering with excitement as we entered the chicane from 130R.

speed302 san

In '87, when Berger won, I was in the general seating.
I couldn't see well, but it was my first F1 experience, and it was an emotional and good memory.

KAPPA64 san

I watched from the hairpin exit side, which was a free seating area at the time.
A friend who went with me wanted to take pictures, so I thought it would be easier to take them since the speed slowed down and the angle was from above.
After the opening, dash to the hairpin in a crowded state in front of the race gate at midnight.

Yonesutappen san

My first time at Suzuka was in September 2023, and I splurged to be under the roof at the top of V2!
It is easy to watch events like the pre-festival, and GP Square is nearby, so there are plenty of shops and restrooms, making it convenient.
The seats are individual and come with cup holders, but to be honest, they are narrow.
Since the time when the final race starts has strong west sunlight, hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen are essential.

Long-time Lewis fan san

My first experience watching the F1 Japanese Grand Prix was at Suzuka in 2006.
I think the viewing seat was V1.
In 2006, F1 popularity reached its peak, and going from the rural town of Niigata to the world stage of Suzuka was an incredible shock at that time.

Gon Mama san

I watched from the Honda Support Seat C. Every time, I wait for the drivers to arrive before heading to the gate. The cherry blossoms were beautiful everywhere, which was nice♪

Unamu san

I've been in the V2 upper seats since my first race.
・A wide view of the course is visible, and the vision is definitely clear
・You can see the pit work and the crew in action
・Lightweight equipment that is not affected by rain (except for end seats)
・You can relax even if you don't have much stamina because the distance to move is short.
・Restrooms are nearby and clean
・Easy to purchase food and beverages

Bon san

Kobayashi Kamui Support Seat C-2!

Elua san

I went to see F1 for the first time in 1990. At that time, it was difficult to get tickets, but a friend who worked at Circuit Land said, "I have tickets," and I was able to get one. My seat was in section C at the chicane (now section Q), and I was thrilled by the full throttle out of the final corner during the peak of the V8 and V10 era.

Myuu san

My first Japanese GP was in 1989. I joined the Fuji TV F1 fan club and applied up to my third choice, but I was not selected in the lottery, so I watched from the free seating (reverse bank).
Entry will be available from around 9 PM the day before, allowing guests to spend the night in the stands.
I hope that all seats are reserved as they are now...

G3 Mr.

I went to the first GP at Suzuka, but there were so many spectators that it turned into a tour where I couldn't watch the final race.
Still, I was moved by the sound of Ferrari that I heard for the first time.
Even those who didn't get good seats can enjoy the sound!

Lion Man san

I watched the race in 1991 where Berger passed Senna on the final lap at the hairpin. It's a rare spot where you can clearly see the front, side, and rear of the car due to the slow corners.

Shin-chan san

This is Seat I. I chose this seat because the hairpin is close to the course, allowing me to see the drivers' techniques clearly.

Masa 64 years old san

The N seats (inside the final corner) no longer exist.
It was the only good seat where you could watch from inside the track, offering a view from the entrance of the chicane to the exit of the final corner.
It was called N-Yama Stand

Ryota san

Since I have a middle school student ticket, I thought I might as well watch from the Grandstand.
It was a privilege of the Grandstand to be able to get so excited about Tsunoda's pit overtake!!

Mundial san

D Seat
I chose D Seat because I wanted to see the S-curve.
It was great to see the F1 machines racing by smoothly, and to discover things that you wouldn't notice unless you were there, such as the high level of driver skill and the different lines taken by each driver.

Sonic Tracker san

I don't remember the first time I watched F1, but I was 3 years old in '87, sitting on my father's shoulders at the top of the second corner.
When I watched it on home video, there were so many people, and the cheers were incredible when Senna and Nakajima passed through the corners!!
Time passed, and since I was 16 years old and not going to school, I remember buying a ticket for the current A1 seats over the phone with my first paycheck and watching the event with my father.
I still remember the excitement when Michael Schumacher and Mika Hakkinen both recorded the same qualifying time of 1 minute 38.032 seconds, down to the thousandth of a second.

Masa. san

It was V2 at my first race!
It was right in front of the podium, making it easy to watch all the events.
The price may jump, but I can definitely recommend it!

Shimiki san

In 1988, I was still a student with no money, so I saved my allowance to watch from the 130R, which was still general admission at the time.

Miwa-chan san

The Q2 seats are individual with backrests, and they are at just the right distance from the Grandstand, making them perfect for first-time spectators!

Tako-chan san

V1-1
I chose this seat because I wanted to see from the pole position.
In the 2022 F1 final, I got soaked in the rain, but it was a memorable experience in its own way.

Bread san

It was a B2 seat. It's the best seat where you can see from the home straight to the S curve. It might be a bit expensive for first-time spectators...

Ponta san

I invited my partner at the time to watch from Spoon Curve.

Elmo Papa san

I watched from the free seating at 130R in 1996.
I am moved by the sound of the F1 car slicing through the air as it comes out from the right side of the viewing seats.

LCDR Mr.

I watched it in 1998 at A1. It was a heated battle between Hakkinen and Schumacher. There were many Finnish people around, and I remember celebrating Hakkinen's championship and having a great time together.

Hayato Yukisaki san

Watched from the 130R stand with the 2022 West Area ticket.
I called out to a foreign family trying to sit on the wet slope, saying, 'Hey! Come on,' and organized the bags we had left in the stands to watch the event together.
I'm not good at English, so I talked in a way similar to Degawa English, asking, 'Where are you from? It must have been tough coming from far away?' and they said they were from Hyogo Prefecture.
We are from Fukuoka, so it was farther for us.
We haven't exchanged contact information, but I made a good dad friend. As a thank you, he gave me fried chicken, and we ate it together.

Charles Mr.

I watched from the 6th row of V1 seats.
The advantage is that the sound and intensity are very impressive.
The downside is that being in the front means the fence can be obstructive.
Therefore, for those who want to enjoy the sound and excitement, V1 is recommended, while V2 is better for those who want to take photos.

Hanamasa san

In 1994, this was a temporary stand inside the Suzuka circuit, what we now refer to as the Machu Picchu of Suzuka (beyond the hairpin).

Ayrton san

Watching from the S-Curve Stand

maple san

I have watched F1 from various seats, but I recommend the upper section of the D seats. I liked it because you can see a long stretch from Turn 2 and 3 to the exit of the S-curve, and when filming the driver's parade, the wire mesh doesn't get in the way.

Shuman san

My first F1 race, I watched from the V1 seats!
The proximity to the machines was incredible and the intensity was amazing!!
The seat I took happened to be close to the stage of the pre-event, allowing me to see the drivers and team managers right in front of me!
I was particularly impressed by being able to see the three-shot of Mr. Franz, Tsunoda, and Lawson right in front of me, and it was very moving.

Masaaki san

I watched the event on-site for the first time in 2023. I have an elementary school child, so I reserved designated seats to sit and watch. I wanted to capture the machines in photos and videos, so I watched from seat I, at the hairpin.

Dodonpa san

C Seats (Turn 2 Seats)
You can see a relatively wide area.

1717 san

I watched from Spoon Corner!
The fan zone was created in 2024 and it was a lot of fun!!
The bus was also available, so it was very convenient!

Shuman san

I watched my first race with my father on a Friday in 2013!
I don't remember where I watched it, but the first time I saw the qualifying and final was in 2018 from the reverse bank. After that, I watched with my father from the reverse bank in 2019 and 2022, and since 2023, I've been watching alone from the A1 temporary seating, and in 2024, I watched from the V1 seats! Next year, I will watch from the reverse bank! The video is of the start (second time) of this year's Japanese GP!