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F1 Japanese GP qualifying – Start time, how to watch & more
The F1 world champion led a Red Bull 1-2 in opening practice which was red-flagged midway through due to Logan Sargeant’s heavy crash, ruling him out of FP2. Despite missing FP2, the American driver did not lose much running time as damp conditions prevented representative running in the dry or wet. Oscar Piastri topped the session with a late lap on soft tires, with Lewis Hamilton following closely behind. With limited track time, final practice on Saturday will be crucial for all drivers to nail set-up before qualifying and the race in Suzuka.
Qualifying for the Japanese GP will begin at 3pm local time, using the regular Q1, Q2, and Q3 knockout session format on Saturday, 6 April 2024. In the United Kingdom, Formula 1 is aired on Sky Sports, except for the British GP which is broadcast on both Sky Sports and Channel 4. Sky Sports F1 can be added as part of the Sky Sports channels for £18 a month for new customers. Live streaming is also available through NOW in the UK.
Every F1 practice, qualifying, and race is broadcast live on Sky Sports F1 in the UK. Channel 4 will air highlights of Japanese GP qualifying at 11:10am BST on Saturday morning. Channel 4 offers full coverage of qualifying, summarizing the major talking points of the race weekend. Radio coverage for the entire 2024 F1 season will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live.
Cloudy and mild conditions are forecasted for the start of qualifying in Suzuka, with the temperature around 19 degrees Celsius and a slight chance of rain. The Japanese GP FP2 and FP1 results show the lap times and time differences for each driver during the practice sessions.
