Is JAPAN the CHEAPEST & BEST F1 RACE?

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
  • What makes the Japanese GP one of the best F1 races on the F1 schedule? The 2024 Japanese gp at the Suzuka circuit is one of the most amazing and cheapest F1 races on the 2024 F1 calendar. This old school F1 circuit presents real racing to die hard F1 fans. But is the Japanese GP the best F1 race to attend?
    Purchase a hand-signed F1 driver print here: www.kymillman....
    Become a channel member and receive monthly free wallpapers, RAW image files after each race, Exclusive videos and discounts at my store. VIP members get even more. Click here to join - / @kymillman
    See 2024 Grand Prix images live from the track on Instagram bit.ly/2P6l6PY
    My digital images are available at www.prostarpic...
    Photo Books & Merchandise available at www.kymillman....
    Follow my journey as an F1 photographer here • My Journey as an F1 Ph...

КОМЕНТАРІ • 91

  • @Toastybear1
    @Toastybear1 10 місяців тому +49

    The crazy thing for me is, in the south west of England, it makes a great deal of financial sense to go to Suzuka to watch the gp, rather than silverstone in the U.K.
    after you’ve accounted for ticket prices, you can justify the plane fare, and you’d have to eat sleep and drink around the track wherever you are anyway.
    My partner and I are planning to go next year as my man maths has convinced her that it’s effectively a free trip to Japan in cherry blossom season!

    • @jaybobo
      @jaybobo 10 місяців тому +4

      i'll catch you there! (hopefully)
      all hail our lord and saviour, maths man.

    • @catalinacurio
      @catalinacurio 5 місяців тому

      Got our tickets, my nephew is a huge F1 fan so this is his Christmas gift for a few years. 😊

  • @dtoften
    @dtoften 10 місяців тому +9

    Good to see the behind the scenes of Suzuka!

  • @CheeseNoodleOZ
    @CheeseNoodleOZ 10 місяців тому +8

    Last year the insect hotels at 'Buzzin Corner' were at turn 2. This year they've moved to their new permanent location at Yamada Bee Farm in Okayama.

  • @simonkevnorris
    @simonkevnorris 10 місяців тому +2

    I went to Suzuka in 1995 and the last race in Adelaide as part of a trip from the UK along with a trip to Perth which is where I grew up. There was an earth quake in Kobe early in the year and this meant the Pacific GP was postponed to a week prior to the Japanese GP. I extended my trip for another week.

  • @m4rcopolo_147
    @m4rcopolo_147 10 місяців тому +3

    You should have a look at the parking areas around the track. There are lovely JDM cars everywhere! Love the video 🫶

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  10 місяців тому +1

      I'll check it out!

  • @SquidJoe
    @SquidJoe 10 місяців тому +5

    My favorite circuit of all time. I hope you enjoy this racing weekend, Kym.

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks, you too!

  • @JS-te2vj
    @JS-te2vj 10 місяців тому +2

    Suzuka is great. Enjoy the positive vibes from fans, travel a bit afterwards... I knew why there was a 2 week gap between Australia - all the drivers were in early, skiing in Hokkaido hanging out in Tokyo etc

  • @stephenkeough7975
    @stephenkeough7975 10 місяців тому +2

    Thanks Kim, great informative video, this race is definitely on my bucket list and your insights are a real treat, enjoy the race.

  • @kanan1361
    @kanan1361 10 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for the great vid Kim! I totally agree with you.
    Suzuka Circuit is a good family oriented racetrack. Women can also safely watch the race alone. Fans do not get drunk and cause a commotion, so you can enjoy watching races with people who really like racing. Even after the race, there is almost no trash on the grandstands.

  • @DXB711
    @DXB711 10 місяців тому +1

    Lots of F1 videos, but yours are much better quality of content and editing. You guys keep getting better! Thanks!

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  10 місяців тому

      Glad you like them!

  • @kak7440
    @kak7440 10 місяців тому +4

    my dream is to go to Japan- it feels like a family friendly safe enjoyable event. Thanks for this one Kym.

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  10 місяців тому +2

      It really is!

    • @simonkevnorris
      @simonkevnorris 10 місяців тому

      Indeed it is. I went there in 1995 for the Pacific and then the Japanese GPs. At Aids they did not need security at the stands but they did so at Suzuka.
      Some guys wanted me to swap seats but I had a decent view at turn 1 and they wanted me to move lower down. At Suzuka I was towards the back of the small first stand. My seat was the one closest to the first turn with just a walk way to my right. Some guy decided to sit on the walk way blocking my view. He got a tug on his coat along with a gesture to move away.

    • @catalinacurio
      @catalinacurio 5 місяців тому

      Don’t dream, do! It’s not as expensive as people think and the exchange rate is excellent. 😊

  • @zedlicious
    @zedlicious 10 місяців тому +1

    Desperate to get to Japan and with the new timing, tail end of ski season and cherry blossoms! Going to make it a a couple of week adventure!

  • @erikdanielsen2691
    @erikdanielsen2691 10 місяців тому +4

    You are a hard working man😀 Thank you for your videos😀

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks, I never stop

  • @Socaltrainwatcher
    @Socaltrainwatcher 10 місяців тому

    It looks like others involved in the F1 world enjoy your videos as well as getting in them.

  • @lenm126
    @lenm126 10 місяців тому +1

    Was just there. So true on the amateur photographers. Felt left out only using my smartphone. 😂

  • @catalinacurio
    @catalinacurio 5 місяців тому

    Got our tickets for 2005, so this is very useful thanks. 😊

  • @JayEnn-p6b
    @JayEnn-p6b 10 місяців тому

    Thank you Kym, as always, you make our enjoyment of F1 and life itself, much more enjoyable. Awesome. And Passionate.

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  10 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoy it!

  • @antonoat
    @antonoat 10 місяців тому

    Have a fantastic weekend Kym 👏👍😀🏍

  • @teamredgutz399
    @teamredgutz399 10 місяців тому +1

    I think it is for the Legends Package that gives you a 1 day pass to the F1 Paddock itself, priority access to the podium ceremony in three days in the paddock club. At Suzuka it costs $8699. At every race I’m aware of it’s more expensive than that. At many other races it is much more expensive than that.
    Paddock Club is $6399 which again is just about as low as it gets these days in F1 - not that that’s cheap but it’s a lot more money in some other races.
    Similarly, less expensive for grandstand seats

  • @413TomaccoRoad
    @413TomaccoRoad 10 місяців тому

    Orchestral Maneuvers In The Dark? I haven't heard that song in a long time.

  • @FTRRacingTv
    @FTRRacingTv 10 місяців тому +25

    Japan needs 2 races one at Suzuka start of the year & one at Fuji end of the year near Singapore and scrap bloody Miami USA doesn't need 3 races the fans are so much better in Japan

    • @VincentKellen
      @VincentKellen 10 місяців тому

      It's gonna be difficult because the F1 group is so biased toward the western hemisphere.

    • @simonkevnorris
      @simonkevnorris 10 місяців тому +1

      Back in 1995 there was a Pacific GP at Aida early in the year and the Japanese GP later in the year. There was an earthquake in Kobe and they postponed the race to a week before the Japanese GP. I had a trip planned for the Japanese and Australian GPs (the last race in Adelaide) so I extended my trip by a week to take in all three races in a trip from the UK that also includes a stop in Perth the city I grew up in.

  • @EatonZ26
    @EatonZ26 10 місяців тому +3

    Baku is up there on cheapest.....at least for Paddock Club

  • @daphnelovesL
    @daphnelovesL 10 місяців тому +5

    Bottas cycle on the same brand bike as the World Champion cycling Van der Poel.

  • @racingcat303gaming9
    @racingcat303gaming9 10 місяців тому +19

    Was that lance passing by when he was in catering😂💀 4:30

  • @cavy95
    @cavy95 10 місяців тому +3

    Imola isn’t sold out this year. Canada is. Don’t go to Canada without a grandstand seat. GA isn’t worth the hassle.

    • @badgastein2
      @badgastein2 10 місяців тому +1

      Canada is cheap but yes, the general admission areas have too many trees obscuring vision as the cars are just blurs shooting past.

  • @minghuirulz
    @minghuirulz 10 місяців тому +2

    ur meme use is on point! hahahaa

  • @savatsan
    @savatsan 10 місяців тому +2

    Is there a way to get those white Red Bull caps? They are gorgeous

  • @Postbus22
    @Postbus22 10 місяців тому

    Hello Kym, can you do a POV video of your photography session during the race?

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  10 місяців тому

      Current video from the track

  • @jitumuniya
    @jitumuniya 10 місяців тому +2

    Technically best race track

  • @kianlavin
    @kianlavin 10 місяців тому +2

    Another great video, dinner entertainment sorted.

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  10 місяців тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @ryanwilliamson1769
    @ryanwilliamson1769 10 місяців тому +1

    Imola is €90 for 3day general admission. Suzuka is an epic track but the transportation getting there if staying in Nagoya is a bit of a joke

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  10 місяців тому +1

      Do NOT stay in Nagoya!

    • @LiquidTurbo
      @LiquidTurbo 10 місяців тому

      @@KymIllmanwhere do you recommend to stay then?

    • @rafaelantoniodavid2410
      @rafaelantoniodavid2410 9 місяців тому

      Where do you recommend staying if I were to watch the race?

  • @peterabbott1974
    @peterabbott1974 10 місяців тому

    When I went back in the noughties, it was a great weekend great value for money, but I think it’s too early in the year you could do with being in May ⁉️🤔

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for sharing!

  • @awildcolinappears
    @awildcolinappears 9 місяців тому

    kym loves japan confirmed

  • @robgraham5016
    @robgraham5016 10 місяців тому +4

    I thought Hungary was the cheapest ticket - no?

  • @studiolezard
    @studiolezard 10 місяців тому

    Lily is sooooo pretty!

  • @0123456786045
    @0123456786045 10 місяців тому

    How far is Twin Ring Motegi from Suzuka? Does Suzuka have a Honda museum?

    • @lenm126
      @lenm126 10 місяців тому +1

      Yes Honda racing museum but you had to have "reserve" your tickets beforehand.

  • @gracechadi
    @gracechadi 10 місяців тому

    Charles, Daniel, Carlos + 2024 = 🏆🏆🏆

  • @RobShaffer
    @RobShaffer 10 місяців тому

    John Travolta vibes 😆

  • @grantsutherland6798
    @grantsutherland6798 10 місяців тому

    Just a small comment Estabon pronunciation ... my Spanish friend is telling me "please tell Kym no B to be pronounced" he's not banned 😂

  • @paulgerrard9227
    @paulgerrard9227 10 місяців тому +29

    Cheapest race is available globally. Sit back and legs up in a recliner. Full f1 coverage replays commentary from sky sports. Lights out and away we go....no weather issues crowds and missed action. Pit action and radio calls. Slomo. Pause for a loo break...Been to track and its not even close.

    • @Sidobamba
      @Sidobamba 10 місяців тому +3

      Depends where you are when I was I went to the Australian grand Prix I was standing just before turn 9 where almost every overtake happened there was a loudspeaker in front of me with commentary. the vibe and atmosphere where amazing after max dnf'ed.

    • @DebbiSmithDC
      @DebbiSmithDC 10 місяців тому +3

      Sure, if you want to hear the commentary of the boots kissing of Hamilton. 🤮

    • @ronakagrawal8404
      @ronakagrawal8404 10 місяців тому +3

      Nah F1tv is better than sky sports.

    • @digitalgulby
      @digitalgulby 10 місяців тому +2

      I would agree but being there in person is a completely different experience. The cars are so loud and raw in person. TV just doesn’t capture that.

    • @gcm747
      @gcm747 10 місяців тому +4

      OR attend the race then watch the weekend on replay when you get home and relive it.

  • @OumGupta-nw8ye
    @OumGupta-nw8ye 10 місяців тому +3

    is daniel washed up?

  • @michaeldellorso889
    @michaeldellorso889 10 місяців тому

    It’s simply too far away, otherwise I’d love to go.

  • @morganp7238
    @morganp7238 10 місяців тому

    Crazy traffic on roads and trains. You've been warned.

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  10 місяців тому

      The lineup at the train station today to get away was mega. God knows how long those people had to wait.

  • @haileye3688
    @haileye3688 10 місяців тому +2

    Enola gay is the name of the plane that dropped the nuclear bomb little boy on Hiroshima.

  • @gillisthom
    @gillisthom 10 місяців тому

    Well, is it?

    • @KymIllman
      @KymIllman  10 місяців тому +2

      Did you watch the video?

  • @daphnelovesL
    @daphnelovesL 10 місяців тому +1

    Is that your son at the back? White shirt long hair!

  • @Drbudweiser
    @Drbudweiser 10 місяців тому

    Great video except when George Russel is in it.

  • @Zer0G101
    @Zer0G101 10 місяців тому

    no support races... it gets very boring between the F1 outings ....

  • @bradcoleman7698
    @bradcoleman7698 10 місяців тому

    I was on the verge of a last minute purchase of a plane ticket from Perth to Japan but chickened out at the last minute when I saw the lines for transport from Nagoya to Suzuka are two hours BEFORE you get on the train, then it’s an hour to the track. Basically a day consists of 6 hours waiting in line or travelling and 4-5 hours at the track! Hmmmm…

    • @aubenhill
      @aubenhill 10 місяців тому +1

      Yep, we didn't have much of a wait for the Kintetsu from Nagoya to Shiroko. Just mainly the long wait for the shuttle to the track is what happened to us last year. But hopefully they improve it this year. 🤞

  • @James-yr3nl
    @James-yr3nl 10 місяців тому +2

    Omg, Enola Gay 💀

  • @benjaminblakemore9704
    @benjaminblakemore9704 10 місяців тому +1

    Horrible outfit Georgey

  • @galaxchristian3
    @galaxchristian3 10 місяців тому +1

    3rd!!!

  • @hittrewweuy7595
    @hittrewweuy7595 10 місяців тому

    Best ? Really ? So many other tracks are way better ,in my opinion spa is the best. cheap ? Really ? The ticket to go to Japan is so expensive ,that alone can buy me tickets in Miami

    • @Lewythefly
      @Lewythefly 10 місяців тому +4

      Maybe for you, but others located elsewhere it would make sense

  • @MiaSchneider-gk6rv
    @MiaSchneider-gk6rv 10 місяців тому

    the city of Suzuka is horrible, there is nothing there and the train station is a joke 😖

  • @tonyreid833
    @tonyreid833 10 місяців тому

    The most over rated GP it’s so dull yes a great track but lacks atmosphere

  • @swdoctor
    @swdoctor 10 місяців тому +1

    First !! I think the Japanese race is always eventful