The Formula 1 Grand Prix of Japan. [Credits: X/ Formula 1]

Japanese Grand Prix 2025 TV Schedule- When and Where to Watch Suzuka Circuit Qualifying, Practice Sessions and More

The 2025 Japanese Grand Prix TV Schedule for Qualifying and Practice sessions.

The Formula 1 Grand Prix of Japan. [Credits: X/ Formula 1]

The Japanese Grand Prix 2025 marks Formula 1’s return to racing after a weeklong break. The F1 community is going to see some significant changes in one of the top teams at the Japanese GP. This extended break gave teams the opportunity to reset and analyse their results after the first two races of the season. The 2025 Japanese GP is going to start first F1 race in April. It will be hosted at the Suzuka International Circuit. The race will mark Yuki Tsunoda’s first outing in a Red Bull Racing car as a full-time driver. Red Bull hope to turn things around for their championship dreams with their new driver pairing.

McLaren are looking strong ahead of the Japanese GP. They are confident about their car before the start of the race. McLaren easily snagged two out of two victories at the start of the season. Mercedes appears to be the second-best car on the grid, with George Russell claiming consecutive podiums. Scuderia Ferrari on the other hand are trying to improve from the shoch they faced in the Chinese GP. They had the first double DSQ in their racing history at Shanghai. The Japanese Grand Prix 2025 is going to feature some interesting liveries from teams like Haas and Red Bull.

Japanese Grand Prix 2025 TV Schedule- Qualifying and Free Practice Timings

Formula 1 has released the official schedule for the Japanese GP on its official site. The race weekend will feature three practice sessions- two practice sessions which shall take place on Friday and one on Saturday. The Qualifying session will succeed the practice sessions on Saturday. The Qualifying session will be of three stages. The first two stages will eliminate the 5 slowest drivers. The final stage will decide the winner of the pole position at the Japanese GP.

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The Japanese GP race weekend will take place from from April 4, Friday to April 6, Sunday. The Free Practice and Qualifying session schedules are-

Free Practice 1

Time Zone	Japan (Track Time)	India (IST)	Europe (GMT)	America (ET)	Middle-East (AST)
Start Time	Friday, 11:30 AM	Friday, 8:00 AM	Friday, 2:30 AM	Thursday, 10:30 PM	Friday, 5:30 AM

Free Practice 2

Time Zone	Japan (Track Time)	India (IST)	Europe (GMT)	America (ET)	Middle-East (AST)
Start Time	Friday, 3:00 PM	Friday, 11:30 AM	Friday, 6:00 AM	Friday, 2:00 AM	Friday, 9:00 AM

Free Practice 3

Time Zone	Japan (Track Time)	India (IST)	Europe (GMT)	America (ET)	Middle-East (AST)
Start Time	Saturday, 11:30 AM	Saturday, 8:00 AM	Saturday, 2:30 AM	Friday, 2:00 AM	Saturday, 9:00 AM

Qualifying

Time Zone	Japan (Track Time)	India (IST)	Europe (GMT)	America (ET)	Middle-East (AST)
Start Time	Saturday, 3:00 PM	Saturday, 11:30 AM	Saturday, 6:00 AM	Saturday, 2:00 AM	Saturday, 9:00 AM

Where To Watch the Japanese Grand Prix Qualifying and Practice Session 2025?

The Japanese Grand Prix 2025 Qualifying and Practice Sessions will be broadcast officially on Fuji TV and DAZN as informed by Formula 1. The sessions will also stream live on Formula 1’s official app F1 TV for subscribers with a Pro or Premium subscription.

Japanese Grand Prix TV Channel and Streaming Worldwide

Where to Watch?	F1 TV Channel	Streaming
UK	Sky Sports, Channel 4	F1 TV Pro or Premium
USA	ESPN, ESPN Deportes	F1 TV Pro or Premium
India	FanCode TATA Play FanCode Sports	F1 TV Pro or Premium
Canada	RDS, RDS2, TSN, Noovo	F1 TV Pro or Premium

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