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Japanese Grand Prix 2025: Start time of qualifying race, streaming details, weather forecast and more

Japanese Grand Prix 2025: Start time of qualifying race, streaming details, weather forecast and more

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Apr 5, 2025, 13:12 IST

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The 2025 Japanese Grand Prix qualifying at Suzuka has the spotlight on Yuki Tsunoda, who is now racing for Red Bull. The qualifying session starts at 3 PM local time with clear weather and gusts of wind that may pose challenges for drivers. It can be watched worldwide on various platforms.

Japanese Grand Prix 2025: Start time of qualifying race, streaming details, weather forecast and more

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As the engines roar to life at Suzuka, anticipation has reached a fever pitch—qualifying for the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix is finally here. The spotlight is fixed on Yuki Tsunoda, who now represents Red Bull after four dedicated years with Racing Bulls. With immense national pride resting on his shoulders and Max Verstappen as his benchmark, Tsunoda finds himself at a career-defining crossroads.
The moment has arrived �?it’s time for F1 qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix! Here's what you need to know.

2025 Japanese Grand Prix qualifying start time

Saturday, Apr. 5

Local time: 15:00 - 16:00

GMT: 07:00 - 08:00

PST: 23:00 - 00:00 (Friday, 4 April)

ET: 02:00 - 03:00

CET: 08:00 - 09:00

CST: 14:00 - 15:00

IST: 11:30 - 12:30

How to watch the Japanese Grand Prix qualifying?

Fans around the globe are tuning in as qualifying heats up at the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix. “The moment has arrived �?it’s time for F1 qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix!�?UK viewers can catch the high-octane action on Sky Sports F1 or stream it via NowTV. In the U.S., coverage is available on ESPN, F1 TV, and fuboTV. Japanese fans can follow every lap on Fuji TV and DAZN, while Indian audiences can stream it live on Fancode and the F1 app.

Weather forecast for Qualifying race

A clear and crisp Saturday has greeted teams at Suzuka as the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix qualifying day unfolds. With no rain in sight, the FIA forecast promises stable weather—ambient temperatures starting at 14°C and rising slightly to 15°C by qualifying at 3 PM local time. Track temps are expected between 33�?7°C, but it’s the wind that could throw a curveball. Gusts reaching up to 25 kph during Q1 to Q3 may challenge even the most seasoned drivers on the iconic circuit.

F1 Qualifying Results: Japanese Grand Prix 2025

At the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, the defending world champion Max Verstappen surprised everyone by taking pole position after defeating both McLarens. In Saturday's Japanese Grand Prix qualifying, Max Verstappen stole pole position from McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris by setting an incredible new lap record.

1. Max Verstappen [Red Bull] - 1:26.983sec
2. Lando Norris [McLaren] - +0.012sec
3. Oscar Piastri [McLaren] - +0.044sec
4. Charles Leclerc [Ferrari] - +0.316sec
5. George Russell [Mercedes] - +0.335sec
6. Kimi Antonelli [Mercedes] - +0.572sec
7. Isack Hadjar [Racing Bulls] - +0.586sec
8. Lewis Hamilton [Ferrari] - +0.627sec
9. Alex Albon [Williams] - +0.632sec
10. Ollie Bearman [Haas] - +0.884sec
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