Formula One fans fill up Tokyo festival ahead of Japanese Grand Prix

Fans watch the F1 Tokyo Festival outside Kabukicho Tower in Shinjuku Ward on Wednesday.

Fans watch the F1 Tokyo Festival outside Kabukicho Tower in Shinjuku Ward on Wednesday.
| Dan Orlowitz

Fans await the start of the F1 Tokyo Festival event in Tokyo's Kabukicho nightlife district on Wednesday.

Fans await the start of the F1 Tokyo Festival event in Tokyo’s Kabukicho nightlife district on Wednesday.
| Dan Orlowitz

Fans watch the F1 Tokyo Festival outside Kabukicho Tower in Shinjuku on Wednesday.

Fans watch the F1 Tokyo Festival outside Kabukicho Tower in Shinjuku on Wednesday.
| Dan Orlowitz

Yuki Tsunoda speaks to the crowd during the F1 Tokyo Festival event in Shinjuku on Wednesday.

Yuki Tsunoda speaks to the crowd during the F1 Tokyo Festival event in Shinjuku on Wednesday.
| Dan Orlowitz

Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix will be the first since 2019 to welcome overseas fans.

Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix will be the first since 2019 to welcome overseas fans.
| Dan Orlowitz

Alpine driver Esteban Ocon reveals his Suzuka-inspired helmet design.

Alpine driver Esteban Ocon reveals his Suzuka-inspired helmet design.
| Dan Orlowitz

Mexican fans came out in force to support compatriot Sergio Perez, who races for Red Bull.

Mexican fans came out in force to support compatriot Sergio Perez, who races for Red Bull.
| Dan Orlowitz