Japanese Grand Prix: When and how to watch free practice live

The Japanese Grand Prix weekend is here, and the first practice session is just hours away.

The third round of the 2025 Formula 1 season is set to take place at the popular Suzuka circuit. Heading into the weekend, Lando Norris leads the drivers’ standings with 44 points followed by Max Verstappen in second with 36 points and George Russell in third with 35 points. 

McLaren tops the constructors’ standings with 78 points ahead of Mercedes in second with 57 points and Red Bull in third with 36 points. 

Here is everything you need to know to watch the three practice sessions in Suzuka.

When are the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix practice sessions?

Friday, 4 April

Practice 1
Local time: 11:30 – 12:30
GMT: 03:30 – 04:30
PST: 19:30 – 20:30 (Thursday, 3 April)
ET: 22:30 – 23:30 (Thursday, 3 April)
CET: 04:30 – 05:30
CST: 10:30 – 11:30

Practice 2
Local time: 15:00 – 16:00
GMT: 07:00 – 08:00
PST: 23:00 – 00:00 (Thursday, 3 April)
ET: 02:00 – 03:00
CET: 08:00 – 09:00
CST: 14:00 – 15:00

Saturday, 5 April

Practice 3
Local time: 11:30 – 12:30
GMT: 03:30 – 04:30
PST: 19:30 – 20:30 (Friday, 4 April)
ET: 22:30 – 23:39 (Friday, 4 April)
CET: 04:30 – 05:30
CST: 10:30 – 11:30

How to watch the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix?

Fans watching the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix from the UK can watch via Sky Sports F1 or streaming services such as NowTV. United States viewers can watch through ESPN as well as fuboTV and F1 TV.

Japanese fans will be able to watch all of the on-track action through Fuji TV and DAZN.

For a full list of F1 broadcasts for each country, visit here.

What are the drivers’ standings ahead of the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix?

1. Lando Norris, McLaren – 44 points
2. Max Verstappen, Red Bull – 36 points
3. George Russell, Mercedes – 35 points
4. Oscar Piastri, McLaren – 34 points
5. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes – 22 points
6. Alex Albon, Williams – 16 points
7. Esteban Ocon, Haas – 10 points
8. Lance Stroll, Aston Martin – 10 points
9. Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari – 9 points
10. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari – 8 points
11. Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber – 6 points
12. Oliver Bearman, Haas – 4 points
13. Yuki Tsunoda*, Racing Bulls – 3 points
14. Carlos Sainz, Williams – 1 point
15. Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls – 0 points
16. Pierre Gasly, Alpine – 0 points
17. Liam Lawson*, Red Bull – 0 points
18. Jack Doohan, Alpine – 0 points
19. Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber – 0 points
20/NC. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin – 0 points 

*Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson will swap teams from the Japanese Grand Prix onwards.

What are the constructors’ standings ahead of the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix?

1. McLaren – 78 points
2. Mercedes – 57 points
3. Red Bull – 36 points
4. Williams – 17 points
5. Ferrari – 17 points
6. Haas – 14 points
7. Aston Martin – 10 points
8. Sauber – 6 points
9. Racing Bulls – 3 points
10. Alpine – 0 points

Photos from Japanese GP – Practice