This weekend, the Formula 1 action shifts to the iconic Suzuka Circuit for the Japanese Grand Prix. It will feature 53 laps over a 5.807-km course for a total distance of 307.47 km. The event will be held from Apr. 4 to 6. Red Bull's Max Verstappen scored a hat-trick of victories over the last three seasons of the Japanese Grand Prix, and will be aiming for a fourth title this year.
Max Verstappen will be competing with the likes of Lewis Hamilton, who is the second-most successful driver at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Fans will also be looking forward to seeing Yuki Tsunoda in action after his promotion to Red Bull's main team. McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will look to build on their success in Melbourne and Shanghai, respectively.
Japanese Grand Prix 2025: Race Schedule and Timings
Free Practices 1 and 2 are scheduled for Apr. 4. It will be followed by Free Practice 3 and Qualifying on Apr. 5 and the Grand Prix on Sunday, Apr. 6. Below, we have provided a breakdown of the schedule:
Friday, Apr. 4: Free Practice 1 is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. IST. It will be followed by Free Practice 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. IST.
Saturday, Apr. 5: Free Practice 3 is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. IST. The qualifying race is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. IST.
Sunday, Apr. 6: The Japanese Grand Prix race starts at 10:30 am IST.
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April 4, 2025
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Fans, in India, can watch the Japanese Grand Prix on the Fancode app and the F1 app and its website.
What Is The Weather Forecast For 2025 Japanese Grand Prix?
The weather forecast for the free Practice sessions and the crucial qualifying session is set to be dry and sunny, with temperatures hovering around 17 degrees Celsius. There is a 0% chance of rain on Friday and Saturday.
The weather forecast for the race day is slightly different with light showers expected during the race but the chance of rain is likely to increase amid cloudier conditions ahead of Sunday's race. There is an 80% chance of rain on Sunday.
Last Five Japanese GP Polesitters
2024 – Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2023 – Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2022 – Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2019 – Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
2018 – Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Last Five Japanese GP winners
2024 – Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2023 – Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2022 – Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2019 – Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
2018 – Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Suzuka Circuit Statistics
Track Length – 5.807km
Lap record – 1m 30.983s, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, 2019
Most pole positions – Michael Schumacher (8)
Most wins – Michael Schumacher (6)
Pole run to Turn 1 braking point – 277 metres
Overtakes completed in 2024 – 85
Safety Car probability – 67%
Virtual Safety Car probability – 50%
Pit stop time loss – 22.7 seconds (including 2.5s stationary)
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