System 1 heads to Suzuka for spherical three on the Japanese Grand Prix from 4-6 April.
Yuki Tsunoda will drive for Pink Bull at his house race after who was dropped after simply two grands prix. Lawson returns to Racing Bulls in a straight swap with Tsunoda.
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McLaren have proven their dominance to date with two wins from two races, Oscar Piastri taking the chequered flag first in China after Lando Norris did so on the season opener in Australia.
Norris leads the drivers’ championship, eight factors forward of Max Verstappen.
Final trip, Lewis Hamilton received the dash race however was alongside Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc and Alpine’s Pierre Gasly.
Sunday’s race in Suzuka begins at 06:00 BST.
Session begin occasions and BBC protection
Commentary of the race shall be obtainable throughout BBC Radio 5 Dwell, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport web site and app.
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You may as well pay attention by way of most good audio system. All you should do is say “ask BBC Sounds to play the Japanese Grand Prix”.
Be certain to which previews and evaluations each race of the season.
All occasions BST
Saturday, 5 April
Third follow – 03:30-04:30 (BBC Radio 5 Sports activities Further, BBC Sounds and good audio system)
Qualifying – 07:00-08:00 (BBC Radio 5 Sports activities Further, BBC Sounds and good audio system)
Sunday, 6 April
Race: 06:00 (BBC Radio 5 Dwell protection from 05:30, BBC Sounds and good audio system)
What’s the Japanese GP climate forecast?
It’s set to be sunny for follow and qualifying on Saturday, with temperatures reaching 15C, with cloud increase within the afternoon.
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For Sunday’s race, the forecast is for sunshine and showers, though the danger of rain lessens the nearer we get to the beginning at 14:00 native time (06:00 BST). The temperature may rise up to 17C.
Why is the Japanese GP in April?
The Japanese Grand Prix was moved to April in 2024 as a part of the game’s transfer to group collectively geographically shut occasions for sustainability causes.
It’s now grouped with Australia and China, adopted by Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
Beforehand, the 53-lap race was held between September and November.
