Max Verstappen is a cut above the rest. The World Champion put his Honda powered Red Bull Racing on pole at Suzuka by 0.012 seconds from Lando Norris. Oscar Piastri was 3rd for McLaren. So it’s set up for a great Japanese Grand Prix.
While Verstappen was on fire his Red Bull team mate Yuki Tsunoda was 15th and just scraped into
If you’re wondering what time is Japanese Grand Prix or how to watch the race from your region we’ve got you covered with a full guide.
What Time is Japanese Grand Prix in 2025?
The Japanese Grand Prix starts at 2:00 PM local time in Suzuka on Sunday, 6 April 2025. Here’s the breakdown of the race start time in major time zones, including the highly searched F1 start time UK and Japanese Grand Prix start time UK:
| Region | Race Start Time |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 6:00 AM (BST) |
| Central Europe (CET) | 7:00 AM |
| United States (Eastern) | 1:00 AM (Sunday) |
| United States (Pacific) | 10:00 PM (Saturday) |
| Mexico | 11:00 PM (Saturday) |
| South Africa | 7:00 AM |
| India | 10:30 AM |
| China / Singapore | 1:00 PM |
| Australia (AEST) | 3:00 PM |
| New Zealand (NZDT) | 6:00 PM |
| Gulf Standard Time | 9:00 AM |
👉 For more accurate local race times, visit the official Formula 1 schedule on Formula1.com.
How to Watch the Japanese Grand Prix in the UK
UK-based fans can watch all the live F1 action on Sky Sports F1. Their coverage starts 90 minutes before lights out, with expert analysis, driver interviews and paddock updates
- 📡 Live Broadcast: Sky Sports F1
- 📱 Streaming: NOW Sports Membership (No contract required)
- 🆓 Free Highlights: Channel 4
- Qualifying: Saturday, 5 April at 10:30 AM
- Race Highlights: Sunday, 6 April at 1:00 PM
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How to Watch the Japanese GP in the US
For US viewers, the race is live on ESPN in English and ESPN Deportes in Spanish.
- ⏰ Race Time: 1:00 AM ET (Sunday) / 10:00 PM PT (Saturday)
- 📺 TV Channels: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
- 🖥️ Streaming: ESPN+ or F1 TV Pro
More info on US F1 coverage here: ESPN Formula 1 Hub.
How to Watch the Japanese Grand Prix Worldwide
Here’s how to tune in from other key territories:
| Country / Region | Broadcast Partners |
|---|---|
| Australia | Fox Sports, Kayo Sports |
| Brazil | BandSports, TV Bandeirantes |
| Canada | TSN (English), RDS (French) |
| China | CCTV |
| France | Canal+ |
| Germany | Sky Sport F1 |
| India | FanCode |
| Italy | Sky Sport F1 |
| Japan | DAZN, Fuji TV |
| Mexico | Fox Sports |
| Middle East & North Africa | beIN Sports |
| Netherlands | Viaplay |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport, Prime (Highlights) |
| Pakistan | A Sports |
| South Africa | SuperSport |
| Spain | DAZN |
For official race coverage and streaming options, visit the broadcasters or the F1 TV platform.
Final Thoughts
The Japanese GP at Suzuka is always a wild ride. With Verstappen on pole and the McLaren drivers right behind, it’s going to be crazy from lap 1.
If you’re in the UK, don’t forget the Japanese GP start time UK is 6:00 AM BST — set your alarm and get your coffee ready!
For the full weekend schedule, including practice and qualifying times, go here.
