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Japanese GP: Updated schedule after Typhoon Hagibis wipes out Saturday

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Japanese GP: Updated schedule after Typhoon Hagibis wipes out Saturday

All the details are here.

Japanese Grand Prix organisers have taken the decision to cancel on-track action on Saturday at Suzuka amid safety concerns as Typhoon Hagibis nears Japan.

The anticipated storm has also seen two matches at the Rugby World Cup cancelled.

It has had a knock-on effect on the schedule for the weekend's F1 action.

FP3 will now no longer take place, with qualifying shifted to race day morning. If the track is not suitable for qualifying to take place, then the order will be taken from FP2, with Valtteri Bottas on pole.

Here are all the times you need.

Japanese Grand Prix updated schedule


All times local

Saturday

NO on-track action.

Sunday

09.00 - F1 Car Cover Seals Removed
10.00 - F1 Qualifying Session
12.30 - F1 Drivers' Parade
13.00 - F1 Starting Grid Presentation
13.30 - F1 Pit Lane Open
13.54 - National Anthem
14.10 - Grand Prix (53 laps or 120 minutes)

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