Sebastian Vettel makes godly Suzuka claim

Japanese Grand Prix

Vettel makes godly Suzuka claim

Vettel has made no secret of his love for the Japanese GP venue

Sam Hall

Friday 7 October 2022 18:01

Sebastian Vettel has claimed Suzuka "must have been designed by the Gods" as he prepares for his final F1 Japanese Grand Prix.

The German has made no secret of his love for Suzuka and suggested on Thursday he would come out of retirement to race one further time at the venue.

Vettel ended Friday's practice sessions 15th quickest in his Aston Martin, but even the treacherous, wet conditions failed to dampen his enthusiasm.

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Asked if he will miss Suzuka more than other tracks on the calendar, Vettel said: "I will probably, yes.

"It's just everything that is special around this place, starting with the track which, I don't know, it must have been designed by the Gods. Whoever is up there, or out there, had a touch on Suzuka.

"And then the fans put the icing on the cake in terms of atmosphere and passion. It makes us feel very special so definitely, it will be missed."

On the day's running, he added: "It was good fun. The grip wasn't great but generally, it is good fun.

"It's a great track even if it's wet. I enjoyed myself and for the timing sheet, it was about being out at the right time to set the right lap time, but that wasn't the most important thing."