F1 Japanese GP – Start time, how to watch, starting grid & more

The 2023 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix takes place this Sunday on September 24. Here's how you can watch the 16th round of the 2023 F1 season.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen will start Honda's home race from pole position after an impressive effort in qualifying, with McLaren duo Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris lining up right behind him in second and third.

Charles Leclerc will lead Ferrari's charge in fourth.

What time does the Japanese Grand Prix start?

The Japanese GP will begin at 2pm local time (+9 GMT) at Suzuka.

Date: Sunday, September 24, 2023
Start time: 05:00 GMT / 06:00 BST / 07:00 CEST / 07:00 SAT / 08:00 EAT / 01:00 ET / 22:00 PT (Saturday) / 15:00 AEST / 14:00 JST / 10:30 IST

2023 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix session timings in different timezones

Session	GMT	BST	CEST	ET	PT	AEST	JST	IST
FP1	02:30	03:30	04:30	22:30	19:30	12:30	11:30	08:00
FP2	06:00	07:00	08:00	02:00	23:00	16:00	15:00	11:30
FP3	02:30	03:30	04:30	22:30	19:30	12:30	11:30	08:00
Q	06:00	07:00	08:00	02:00	23:00	16:00	15:00	11:30
Race	05:00	06:00	07:00	01:00	22:00	15:00	14:00	10:30

How can I watch the Japanese Grand Prix?

Formula 1 is broadcast live in nearly every country around the world.

Europe:

Austria - Servus TV / ORF
Belgium - RTBF / Telenet / Play Sports
Croatia - Sport Klub
Czech Republic - AMC
Denmark - TV3+ / TV3 Sport / Viaplay
Finland - Viaplay / V sport + / V sport 1
France - Canal+
Germany - Sky
Greece - ANT1 / ANT1+
Hungary - M4
Italy - Sky
Netherlands - Viaplay / Viaplay Xtra
Norway - V sport 1 / V sport + / Viaplay
Poland - Viaplay
Portugal - Sport TV
Spain - F1 DAZN
Sweden - Viaplay / V sport motor / TV 10
Switzerland - SRF / RSI / RTS
UK - Sky Sports F1

Americas:

USA - ESPN2
Canada - RDS / RDS2 / TSN / Noovo
Latin America - ESPN

Asia:

China - CCTV/ Great Sports TV / Guangdong Television Channel
India - F1 TV only
Japan - Fuji TV / DAZN
Malaysia - beIN SPORTS
Indonesia- beIN SPORTS
Singapore - beIN SPORTS
Thailand - beIN SPORTS
Turkey - S Sport / S Sport Plus
Vietnam - K+

Oceania:

Australia - Fox Sports / Foxtel / Kayo
New Zealand - Sky

Africa:

Africa - SuperSport

Can I stream the F1 Japanese Grand Prix?

Viewers can subscribe to F1 TV in selected countries to stream the race on a device of their choice.

Sky Sports and Movistar also offer their own live streaming service in the UK and Spain respectively.

F1 Japanese Grand Prix - Starting grid:

Driver Info

Cla	Driver	#	Chassis	Engine	Time	km/h
1	M. Verstappen Red Bull Racing	1	Red Bull	Red Bull	1'28.877	235.214
2	O. Piastri McLaren	81	McLaren	Mercedes	+0.581	233.687
3	L. Norris McLaren	4	McLaren	Mercedes	+0.616	233.595
4	C. Leclerc Ferrari	16	Ferrari	Ferrari	+0.665	233.468
5	S. Perez Red Bull Racing	11	Red Bull	Red Bull	+0.773	233.186
6	C. Sainz Ferrari	55	Ferrari	Ferrari	+0.973	232.667
7	L. Hamilton Mercedes	44	Mercedes	Mercedes	+1.031	232.517
8	G. Russell Mercedes	63	Mercedes	Mercedes	+1.342	231.716
9	Y. Tsunoda AlphaTauri	22	AlphaTauri	Red Bull	+1.426	231.500
10	F. Alonso Aston Martin Racing	14	Aston Martin	Mercedes	+1.683	230.843
11	L. Lawson AlphaTauri	40	AlphaTauri	Red Bull	+1.631	230.976
12	P. Gasly Alpine	10	Alpine	Renault	+1.632	230.973
13	A. Albon Williams	23	Williams	Mercedes	+1.660	230.902
14	E. Ocon Alpine	31	Alpine	Renault	+1.709	230.777
15	K. Magnussen Haas F1 Team	20	Haas	Ferrari	+1.788	230.576
16	V. Bottas Alfa Romeo	77	Alfa Romeo	Ferrari	+2.172	229.603
17	L. Stroll Aston Martin Racing	18	Aston Martin	Mercedes	+2.304	229.271
18	N. Hulkenberg Haas F1 Team	27	Haas	Ferrari	+2.422	228.975
19	G. Zhou Alfa Romeo	24	Alfa Romeo	Ferrari	+2.521	228.727
20	L. Sargeant Williams	2	Williams	Mercedes
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