The start of the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka

2025 Japanese Grand Prix F1 race information

The 2025 Japanese Grand Prix was round 3 of the 2025 Formula 1 season. It was the 39th Japanese Grand Prix to count towards the world championship.

The race weekend format included three practice sessions, followed by qualifying and the grand prix.

This round was won by Max Verstappen for Red Bull. Read the race report here:

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2025 Japanese Grand Prix Formula 1 session times

Friday 4 April

First practice: 11:30 (03:30 UK time)
Second practice: 15:00 (07:00 UK time)

Saturday 5 April

Third practice: 11:30 (03:30 UK time)
Qualifying: 15:00 (07:00 UK time)

Sunday 6 April

Race: 14:00 (06:00 UK time)
NB. Times in 24-hour clock.

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Ferrari Challenge Japan (two races)
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The Japanese Grand Prix was held at Suzuka. This is a 5.8-kilometre, 18-turn permanent track which was first used by Formula 1 in 1987.

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RaceFans’ coverage of this race

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How to watch the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix

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Previous race: 2025 Chinese Grand Prix
Next race: 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix

Last updated: 8 April 2025

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