You really had to be there to feel the relief of tension. Smiles were emerging on everyone’s faces. We had come all the way to Japan to do a job and we did it convincingly.

Relief was not the word to describe how our guests felt. Impressed they were, very very much so. His excellency came back with us to the pit and personally congratulated the drivers with a cold icecream! For dehydration, very thoughtful, sir.

It was the moment the team felt great accomplishment and unimaginable pride they had earned. His excellency also offered his words of wisdom to end the day on a very high note. Great feelings.