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Just six months on from the last race there, Formula 1’s Japanese Grand Prix has moved to a new April spot to hold the fourth round of the 2024 season. Here are all the timings you need to know for the weekend…
The Japanese Grand Prix is set to take place in April as the fourth round of the 2024 Formula 1 season, moving from its previous date just six months ago. Max Verstappen currently leads the drivers’ championship, while Ferrari, led by Carlos Sainz, are coming off a surprising victory in Melbourne. For the April 5-7 race weekend at Suzuka, remember the time difference: Suzuka is nine hours ahead of GMT and eight hours ahead of BST. Activities start with first practice at 11.30am local time (3.30am UK) on Friday, followed by second practice at 3pm local time (7am UK). Saturday will see final practice at 11.30am local time (3.30am UK) and qualifying at 3pm local time (7am UK). Finally, the grand prix itself will commence on Sunday at 2pm local time (6am UK).
