Don't miss out on checking these items for the 2024 FORMULA 1 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX, held in spring!

The long-awaited 2024 FORMULA 1 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX is approaching. This year, the event will be held from April 5th (Friday) to 7th (Sunday), which is earlier than usual. Are you already preparing for it?

Many people may be wondering what they need for watching a race at Suzuka Circuit, such as "What do I need for circuit viewing?", "What should I bring?", and "What items are necessary?".

So, for those who are attending their first F1 Japanese Grand Prix and their first circuit viewing, we will introduce some useful items for you to use on site!

First of all, since it will be held in early April... Warm clothing and rain gear are essential. It is recommended to bring a slightly thinner jacket or parka when participating in events such as dusk or the pre-festival, as it can get cold. As for rain gear, the use of umbrellas in the spectator seats is generally prohibited, so let's bring a raincoat or poncho.

With this year's event being held in April, there may be many first-time spectators, as well as those who are not, who are worried about pollen. April is also a time when pollen is in the air, and even those who do not suffer from allergies may experience symptoms, so it is a concern. Whether you have allergies or not, don't forget to bring your allergy prevention items.

There are various items such as masks, virus guards that can be hung around the neck, and spray types that can block just by spraying, as well as sunscreen types that are popular with women. Choose the one that suits you and enjoy the F1 Japanese Grand Prix with full pollen measures on the day.

Watching a race at the circuit is similar to leisure activities. Even if you don't usually go camping, here are some useful leisure items to introduce.

If you are mainly watching in the west area, it is convenient to have foldable chairs, leisure sheets, and carry carts. You can easily watch even in places without seats, and there are also compact foldable chairs that can fit in your bag, so please make use of them.

However, please note that activities such as reserving a spot with a leisure sheet are generally prohibited.

Also, for families who have a lot of luggage and find it difficult, there are cooler boxes and heavy items that can be stored in a carry cart, making it easier to carry around.

And for those who will be watching from reserved seats, it might be a good idea to have a foldable cushion. While F1 races are not that long, placing a foldable cushion or a slightly larger towel on your seat can make your viewing experience more comfortable.

Although it is called leisure, during the period, bringing in tents and parasols is generally prohibited, so caution is necessary.

Most people will probably bring their smartphones on the day.

When watching on site, it can be difficult to see the entire course, making it hard to understand the race. This can lead to situations such as "Where was the battle?" or "What is the current ranking?". To solve this issue, it is recommended to use a paid live streaming app such as DAZN.

While enjoying the raw F1 sound and excitement on site, you can also understand the situation by watching videos and live timing, making it even more enjoyable. Watching with family, loved ones, or friends will surely lead to lively conversations and 120% satisfaction!

However, during the event, there may be difficulties in connecting to the internet due to the large number of people. There is also Wi-Fi available within Suzuka Circuit, but it may be a good idea to bring your own pocket Wi-Fi. Also, don't forget to bring a mobile battery so you can charge anytime!

For those who will be sitting and watching during the week, we recommend using binoculars. You can still enjoy without them, but especially for those watching from the grandstand, try using binoculars when the cars return to the pit during the race. You can see the high-speed pit work, one of the highlights of F1, and the tense pit. It will add more excitement and make it more enjoyable, we believe.

In addition, there may be opportunities for drivers who have finished their run to wave their hands on the course, so use binoculars to wave at your favorite driver while watching them up close!

In recent years, not only in F1, but also in other motorsports, fans who attend the event in person often come to support with uchiwa (Japanese hand fan) or panels. Of course, it is also okay to bring purchased team wear or goods, but homemade cheering goods are also allowed.

There are no specific regulations regarding size, but if it is too large, it may cause inconvenience to those around you when sitting and watching the race, so please be careful.

Let's follow the rules and wear our own original cheering goods to cheer with all our might. During the event, international footage will be shown on screens throughout the venue, and you may even appear on screen if you are wearing cheering goods. As teams and drivers often watch these screens, your support may directly reach them.

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How was it?

Depending on your viewing style, the items you bring may vary, but please make use of them to further enjoy the F1 Japanese Grand Prix. On the day of the event, please check carefully beforehand to ensure you don't forget anything and enjoy the on-site viewing in perfect condition!

【Text: Viewing School】

View the spectator school website here (external link)