We plan to hold the following on-site events during the Grand Prix.
Details of these and other events will be announced separately.
(1) Appearances by the drivers
F1 drivers as well as top Japanese drivers are scheduled to appear for interviews etc.
(2) The Thursday Pit Walk
On the Thursday before the Grand Prix spectators can watch the preparations in each team's pit.
| Date | : | October 9 (Thurs.) 10:00a.m. to11:00a.m. |
| Location | : | The pit area |
| Participants | : | Roughly 2,000 ticket holders selected by a lottery |
| Fee | : | There will be a charge for this. |
| Applications | : | We plan to accept applications in July. |
| Getting there | : | Car (the on-site reserved parking areas) or public transport |
* Details will be released on this site at the end of June. |
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(3) Grand Opening
We are planning events with a real Japanese flavour, such as a performance by Fugaku Taiko, a local Japanese drum ensemble from Gotemba City. As always, the "Grid Girls" will add sparkle to the event.
| Date | : | October 12 (Sun.) Before the final race |
| Location | : | In front of the main stand |
(4) The drivers' parade
Immediately before the race, all the F1 drivers will do a lap of the course, cheered on by the spectators.
| Date | : | October 12 (Sun.) Before the final race |
| Location | : | On the racetrack |
(5) Charity auction
With the approval of each team, there will be an auction of goods that they provide, such as suits and gloves autographed by the drivers.
The auction will be held at a later date over the Internet but its details will be announced at the Grand Prix. Participants at the event will be told about the merits of this auction.
The proceeds from the auction will be donated to UNICEF.
| Date | : | October 12 (Sun.) 4:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. (After the final race) |
| Location | : | Near the front of the main stand |
