Japanese Grand Prix 2025 LIVE: Results, UK Start Time, and When to Watch F1 Highlights

The Formula 1 season continues with the Japanese Grand Prix 2025 at the legendary Suzuka Circuit. With intense battles in practice sessions and unexpected incidents, fans eagerly anticipate the race. Here’s everything you need to know, from results to broadcast details.

Practice Session Highlights

The Japanese Grand Prix weekend kicked off with two dramatic practice sessions.

• FP1 (Friday Morning): McLaren’s Lando Norris set the fastest time, recording 1:28.549. He was closely followed by Mercedes’ George Russell and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.
• FP2 (Friday Afternoon): This session was marred by multiple red flags. Four separate incidents caused interruptions, including a high-speed crash by Alpine’s Jack Doohan due to a suspected DRS failure. Fortunately, he walked away unscathed. Additionally, sparks from cars ignited two grass fires near the track, leading to further stoppages.

Despite the disruptions, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri topped the timesheets with 1:28.114, indicating strong form for the team heading into the weekend.

UK Start Time and TV Coverage

Fans in the UK can watch the Japanese Grand Prix live on Sky Sports F1, with streaming options available via NOW TV. Here’s the full schedule:

• Qualifying: Saturday, April 5 – 7:00 AM BST (Coverage starts at 6:30 AM)
• Race: Sunday, April 6 – 6:00 AM BST (Coverage starts at 4:30 AM)
• Post-race analysis: 9:00 AM BST

For those without a Sky Sports subscription, Channel 4 will broadcast race highlights on Sunday at 1:00 PM BST.

Weather Forecast for the Race

The Japanese Grand Prix could see unpredictable conditions:

• Saturday’s Qualifying: Expected to be dry and warm.
• Sunday’s Race: A chance of rain, which could create an exciting and unpredictable race with teams adjusting their strategies accordingly.

Notable Moments from Practice

• Carlos Sainz’s Pit Lane Blunder: The ex-Ferrari driver, now with Williams, humorously missed his team’s pit box during FP1. Realizing his mistake too late, Sainz quickly apologized over the radio, laughing at his error.
• Jack Doohan’s Heavy Crash: The Alpine driver suffered a huge impact after a DRS failure, bringing out a red flag. The car sustained significant damage, but he emerged uninjured.
• Tsunoda’s Impressive Debut for Red Bull: Yuki Tsunoda, stepping in for Sergio Perez at Red Bull, delivered a solid P6 in FP1, impressing on home soil.

Championship Standings and Team Performance

Heading into the Japanese Grand Prix, the Formula 1 championship battle remains tight. McLaren’s strong showing in practice positions them as potential race favorites, but Ferrari and Mercedes are not far behind.

• Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, the reigning champion, is looking for a strong comeback after struggling in the last race.
• Lewis Hamilton, now with Ferrari, is adapting to his new team and remains a serious contender for the podium.

What to Expect on Race Day

With McLaren showing impressive speed, Norris and Piastri could challenge for victory. However, Red Bull, Ferrari, and Mercedes will be in close contention. The potential rain on Sunday could shake up strategies, making tire management crucial.

How to Follow the Race

• Live Race: Sky Sports F1 (6:00 AM BST, Sunday)
• Live Streaming: NOW TV (Day Pass available)
• Race Highlights: Channel 4 (1:00 PM BST, Sunday)

Stay tuned for what promises to be an electrifying Japanese Grand Prix, as drivers battle for supremacy at one of F1’s most demanding circuits!