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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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
Our newest articles about this would championship round:
- McLaren has to accept upsetting either of its drivers sometimes – Stella
- Verstappen ‘can test our car, I look forward to seeing his disappointment’ – Norris
- Verstappen insists McLaren domination claim was ‘no joke’ after Piastri’s doubt
- Extra mandatory pit stop won’t create more passing at tracks like Suzuka – Sainz
- Mercedes took note of Verstappen’s out-lap tactics after stunning Suzuka pole position
- Red Bull’s 104th pole position means they now have as many as Hamilton
- “I’d really like info where I’m slow”: Hamilton’s struggles with his car at Suzuka
- “I think the pace was there”: Did Tsunoda’s race justify Red Bull’s Lawson swap?
- Hirakawa leaves Alpine to join Haas as test and reserve driver
- 2025 Japanese Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
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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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