1994 Japanese Grand Prix
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Here's the grid, then, as we get ready for the formation lap.
1. Schumacher, 2. Hill, 3. Frentzen, 4. Mansell, 5. Herbert, 6. Irvine, 7. Alesi, 8. Hakkinen, 9. Brundle, 10. Barrichello, 11. Berger, 12. Morbidelli, 13. Blundell, 14. Katayama, 15. Lehto, 16. Martini, 17. Zanardi, 18. Fittipaldi, 19. Panis, 20. Lagorce, 21. Alboreto, 22. Comas, 23. Noda, 24. Brabham, 25. Salo, 26. Inoue
1. Schumacher, 2. Hill, 3. Frentzen, 4. Mansell, 5. Herbert, 6. Irvine, 7. Alesi, 8. Hakkinen, 9. Brundle, 10. Barrichello, 11. Berger, 12. Morbidelli, 13. Blundell, 14. Katayama, 15. Lehto, 16. Martini, 17. Zanardi, 18. Fittipaldi, 19. Panis, 20. Lagorce, 21. Alboreto, 22. Comas, 23. Noda, 24. Brabham, 25. Salo, 26. Inoue
All of the drivers are tucked up under umbrellas too, attempting to avoid the elements. Not that they can carry them around the course.
There's a lot of umbrellas out on the banks around the circuit, ponchos, macs, and multiple other methods of shaking of the rain.
Japan is well-represented for this race; Inoue joins compatriots Ukyo Katayama and Hideki Noda on the grid. With Suzuka a popular track in Japan, we expect they will all Noda way around the circuit.
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We also have a trio of racers making their Formula 1 debuts today: Franck Lagorce steps into the vacant Ligier seat alongside Olivier Panis, Japanese F3000 driver Mika Salo will race for Lotus, and home hero Taki Inoue steps into the second Simtek.
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So, let's bring you news from the front. There's a whole host of driver changes for this one: Johnny Herbert replaces Jos Verstappen at Benetton, after racing for Ligier last time out, while JJ Lehto joins Sauber in place of Andrea de Cesaris.
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In other words, it's wetter than an otter's pocket.
It's 1994. Oasis have recently released Definitely Maybe, perhaps one of the most seminal albums of the 90s, Brazil are once again World Cup winners, and it's absolutely chucking it down in Japan. We hope you brought a coat.
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Hello, and welcome to the Autosport Live time machine! Get your time-travel trousers on and join us for a trip to Suzuka in 1994 - we're following the Japanese Grand Prix.
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