Formula 1’s Alfa Romeo racing team surprised a young fan who had sent them a donation by bringing him to the Japanese Grand Prix. A letter, signed by Goto, was sent to Alfa Romeo containing a €19 donation for “the improvement of the team”. The team launched an online appeal to find the person behind the donation. After locating the youngster, he was invited to the Japan F1 where he was seen on the team’s pit wall and climbing into the team's cars. Team principal Frédéric Vasseur said: “The team did their best to find him and now he’s with us this weekend." Watch more from Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/edit... Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: / theindependent Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newslet... Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: / independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: / the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscri... Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB