When is the F1 Japanese GP and how can I watch it?
Formula 1 ventures East to the iconic Suzuka this weekend for the 34th F1 Japanese Grand Prix with the title race ramping up.
A controversial victory in Sochi saw Lewis Hamilton extend his F1 world championship lead to 50 points over Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel with five rounds to go this year, meaning the Mercedes driver can seal the title by finishing second behind Vettel in every remaining race.
Formula 1 ventures East to the iconic Suzuka this weekend for the 34th F1 Japanese Grand Prix with the title race ramping up.
A controversial victory in Sochi saw Lewis Hamilton extend his F1 world championship lead to 50 points over Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel with five rounds to go this year, meaning the Mercedes driver can seal the title by finishing second behind Vettel in every remaining race.
Vettel and Ferrari will hop to fightback in Japan this weekend and end one of its longest runs without a race win at an event: Ferrari’s last victory in Japan came back in 2004 with Michael Schumacher, with Mercedes winning for the past four consecutive years.
When is the Japanese Grand Prix?
The 2018 Japanese Grand Prix takes place on Sunday 7 Ocotber. Cars will hit the track for the first time during FP1 and FP2 on Friday, before final practice and qualifying continues on Saturday.
Where is the Japanese Grand Prix taking place?
The Japanese Grand Prix is held at the Suzuka Circuit in Ino, Suzuka. The track is 5.807 km long, with the race set to last 53 laps.
Where can I watch the Japanese Grand Prix?
The 2018 Japanese Grand Prix is being shown live on Sky Sports F1 and Channel 4 (UK only).
Friday 5th October
LIVE Sky Sports F1 Japanese GP FP1 - 1:45am
LIVE Sky Sports F1 Japanese GP FP2 – 5:45am
Saturday 6th October
LIVE Sky Sports F1 Japanese GP FP3 - 3:45am
LIVE Sky Sports F1 Japanese GP Qualifying Build-up - 6:00am (Session start 7:00am)
LIVE Channel 4 F1 Japanese GP Qualifying - 6:00am
Channel 4 F1 Japanese GP Qualifying Replay - 10:30am
Sunday 7th October
LIVE Sky Sports F1 Japanese GP Pit Lane LIVE - 4:30am
LIVE Sky Sports F1 Japanese GP On the Grid - 5:30am
LIVE Sky Sports F1 Japanese GP Race - 06:05am
LIVE Channel 4 F1 Japanese GP Race - 6:00am
Sky Sports F1 Russian GP Race Replay – 11:05am
Channel 4 F1 Russian GP Race Replay – 12:30pm
How else can I follow the 2018 Japanese Grand Prix?
Besides the TV coverage, Crash.net will be reporting live from the Suzuka paddock this weekend with live commentary from all sessions, plus the usual news, interviews and features. Updates will also be posted to Crash.net's F1 Twitter account (@CRASH_NET_F1).
Recent Japanese GP F1 Winners
2017: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2016: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
2015: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2014: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2013: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)
Where can I watch Formula 1 in 2018?
ALL F1 races, qualifying and practice sessions will be shown LIVE on Sky Sports F1 in the UK, with Channel 4 dual-broadcasting a selection of races LIVE on terrestrial television.
25 March Australian Grand Prix
29 April Azerbaijan Grand Prix
2 September Italian Grand Prix
16 September Singapore Grand Prix
30 September Russian Grand Prix
7 October Japanese Grand Prix
21 October United States Grand Prix
28 October Mexican Grand Prix
11 November Brazilian Grand Prix
25 November Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
