F1 Japanese GP qualifying start time
The moment has arrived - it's time for F1 qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix!
All eyes are on home hero Yuki Tsunoda as he faces immense pressure alongside his formidable Red Bull team-mate, Max Verstappen. How will this battle unfold, and who will claim pole position?
Check the schedule below to find the qualifying start time, automatically adjusted to your time zone.
The qualifying for the F1 Japanese GP starts on Saturday, April 5, at 07:00 BST.
Do you want to view the start times in your time zone? Check out the schedule below!
F1 schedule Japanese GP
| Session | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Free practice 1 | Friday 4 April | - |
| Free practice 2 | Friday 4 April | - |
| Free practice 3 | Saturday 5 April | - |
| Qualifying | Saturday 5 April | - |
| Race | Sunday 6 April | - |
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