Formula One 2023: What time is qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix?

The 2023 Formula One season now has 15 (of 22) races in the record books following the most recent Singapore Grand Prix.

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And the good is that fans don’t have long to wait until the 16th race with the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka scheduled for Sunday, 24 September.

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The all-important qualifying session is due to take place on Saturday, 23 September at 08:00 (SA time), with the main race due to start at 07:00 (SA time) on Sunday.

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As a reminder, the Japanese Grand Prix in 2022 was won by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen with his team-mate Sergio Perez in second and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in third.

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JAPANESE GRAND PRIX TIMES

As times SA

Friday, 22 September

Practice 1: 04:30 – 05:30

Practice 2: 08:00 – 09:00

Saturday, 23 September

Practice 3: 04:30 – 05:30

Qualifying: 08:00 – 09:00

Sunday, 24 September

Main race: 07:00

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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS:

Drivers

1. Max Verstappen (NED) 374 pts, 2. Sergio Perez (MEX) 223, 3. Lewis Hamilton (GBR) 180, 4. Fernando Alonso (ESP) 170, 5. Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) 142, 6. Charles Leclerc (MON) 123, 7. George Russell (GBR) 109, 8. Lando Norris (GBR) 97, 9. Lance Stroll (CAN) 47, 10. Pierre Gasly (FRA) 45, 11. Oscar Piastri (AUS) 42, 12. Esteban Ocon (FRA) 36, 13. Alexander Albon (THA) 21, 14. Nico Hulkenberg (GER) 9, 15. Valtteri Bottas (FIN) 6, 16. Guanyu Zhou (CHN) 4, 17. Kevin Magnussen (DEN) 3, 18. Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) 3, 19. Liam Lawson (NZL) 2

Constructors

1. Red Bull 597 pts, 2. Mercedes 289, 3. Ferrari 265, 4. Aston Martin 217, 5. McLaren 139, 6. Alpine 81, 7. Williams 21, 8. Haas 12, 9. Alfa Romeo 10, 10. AlphaTauri 5