The Japanese Grand Prix according to social media
Early alarms, crazily creative fans and koalas in Suzuka: Japan's best tweets
If you needed any reminding (which you shouldn’t have done), this weekend in Suzuka further proved that Formula 1’s Japanese fanbase are among the very best supporters in the whole of sport.
We imagine those departing the Suzuka International Racing Circuit on Sunday would have woken up with hoarse voices this morning, given the decibel levels displayed throughout the week and into the weekend.
This, along with the usual unique assortment of crazily creative hats, masks and costumes, ensured that our first visit to Japan in Spring was one to remember off the track, whilst Lando and Oscar produced their fourth double-points finish from four races on track. On the back of another successful weekend, we’ve gone back through social media to find our favourite pieces of Papaya Army content.
Here’s the Japanese Grand Prix according to social media…
Ask us again on when we’re back at the McLaren Technology Centre on Tuesday…
how is your sleep schedule going?
— lec♡︎ (@leclercstreet) April 3, 2024
Your wish is our command, @f1mclarenfan!
What a beautiful treatment, I need more pics !👌
— Owen Davies ⁴ ⁸¹ (@f1mclarenfan) April 3, 2024
Us too, @LNFOURS, us too.
im obsessed omg… its gorgeous
— bia (@LNFOURS) April 3, 2024
That’s a new one, but we like it…
Piando 🧡🧡
— Janaina Mick Ⓟ (@JanainaMick__) April 5, 2024
Suzuka just hits different.
Japan has the best fans and its not even close.
— CARSENAL_CPT (@CARSENAL_CPT) April 4, 2024
Okay, I like it, Picasso. 🖼️
did someone say hang it in the louvre pic.twitter.com/STkM4QWdFw
— lera ⁴ 🏁🧡 (@landospapaya) April 4, 2024
Solid first day, team. Time to build on this.
Brilliant first day Team 🧡🖤🤍🧡 #WhateverItTakes
— Richard Cormack #LN4 #OP81 #PO05 #FWNM #MCL38 🇦🇺 (@RichC_McLaren1) April 5, 2024
For science, of course.
ok but we gonna need every single of these pictures in 4k for scientific reasons I’m sure you understand
— Morgane (@miuxo) April 5, 2024
thank you very much 🧡
Suzuka in Spring, you’ve stolen our hearts (and our Android lock screens).
Beautiful Blossom in the land of the rising sun at Suzuka in Japan!🌸🧡🖤🇯🇵
— Alex Warne (@alex_warne) April 5, 2024
Happy birthday from everyone at McLaren, our entire fanbase... and, of course, the koalas in Suzuka.
Happy birthday! So cute koalas in Suzuka😂 pic.twitter.com/5LQe3su6in
— nm (@nm_4810) April 6, 2024
Couldn’t have summed it up better ourselves.
massive! really hooked the car up today, great to see both cars in a good place for tomorrow. all to play for 🔥
— jamesh (@jameshify) April 6, 2024
Well worth setting an early alarm for.
Absolutely awesome qualifying so proud Team 🧡🖤🤍🧡 #WhateverItTakes
— Richard Cormack #LN4 #OP81 #PO05 #FWNM #MCL38 🇦🇺 (@RichC_McLaren1) April 6, 2024
Always proud of them ! They never give up and always give their best! The papaya spirit 🧡
— Éponine⁴ (@Eponine481) April 6, 2024
Always. A true team player and a class act, our Lando.
protect him at all costs❤️
— hotrebecca (@beccaxcutiee) April 6, 2024
BOOOYA. P3. Good start to the weekend :) pic.twitter.com/qzBzBowIK7
— Lando Norris (@LandoNorris) April 6, 2024
After seeing Oscar’s clown cake, we went all out for his birthday this year – we knew had big shoes to fill. 🎂
Cake is up there. Tops the clown one pic.twitter.com/LWdMM5trvN
— Oscar Piastri (@OscarPiastri) April 6, 2024
We agree, even if we do say so ourselves.
coolest f1 account
— charo⁴ (@landoshalo) April 7, 2024
Forever grateful for your support, Papaya Army.
Im sooooo tired 😂😂 I was watched the full Wrestlemania Show and now im here for F1 🏁
— ᗩᑎᑎIE 🦖 (@little_annieeee) April 7, 2024
Good luck to the whole @McLarenF1 team, full send 🧡 #FansLikeNoOther #mclaren pic.twitter.com/A2MRVPu54a
Good morning! It’s race day!! It’s pitch black outside but I’m awake and ready to support my team @McLarenF1 #McLarenF1 #FansLikeNoOther
— Jules ⁴ 儒勒 (@jules_angels) April 7, 2024
Rise and Shine it’s Race Day in the Land Of The Rising Sun cmon @McLarenF1 @LandoNorris and @OscarPiastri all the best Team #JapaneseGP Super Suzuka 🧡🏎️🌸🇯🇵🌄🏎️🧡 #FansLikeNoOther pic.twitter.com/7mNUTTL8gd
— Nathan 🏎️👍🏎️ (@Nathanings) April 7, 2024
As are we, @AndyRobinson100.
He's ready. Bring it on.
— Andy (@AndyRobinson100) April 7, 2024
In the hunt. Keeps pushing, lads.
Lets go Landoooo!
— SAC (@LeeJinks15) April 7, 2024
The only team to score double points in every race so far this season. 💪
Still good amount of points well done team 🧡
— Callum 🔰 🏴 (@Ca11um95) April 7, 2024
my goats 🐐
— paige⁴ (@oscarpiasstri) April 8, 2024
The king of sending it in Suzuka.
Brilliant overtake moves today Lando 👏 Fantastic to watch 🖤🤍🧡 hard fought and well deserved points for us. Thank you for your tireless dedication and determination 🖤🤍🧡 Deeply proud of you.
— Darren Clements 🏳️🌈🧡💙🖤 (@DarrenJClements) April 7, 2024
Lando with an absolute banger of an overtake on Hamilton 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻#FansLikeNoOther #WhateverItTakes
— Nikki 🧡 (@life_of_niksi) April 7, 2024
Fought right to the end, Osc is a warrior.
proud of u osc 🤍🤍
— joe 乔 🦦 (@oscbbl) April 7, 2024
More points and we go again in China pic.twitter.com/wKCcG4UsNy
— Oscar Piastri (@OscarPiastri) April 8, 2024
Another early start down for those of you in Europe, as we edge ever-closer to the European season in just over a month.
But first, we’ve got the hugely-anticipated return of the Chinese Grand Prix and we could not be more excited. Rest up, Papaya Army, we’ll need you in full voice when we touch down in Shanghai in just under two weeks.
