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F1 Qualifying Today: Japanese Grand Prix 2023 start times, schedule and TV

F1 Qualifying Today: Japanese Grand Prix 2023 start times, schedule and TV

Suzuka

Red Bull finally looked vulnerable last weekend in Singapore, but Friday's practice at Suzuka saw Max Verstappen right back on form – streaking clear of the field to finish top of the timing sheets in both sessions.

That being said, his team-mate Sergio Perez seemed to struggle for pace himself, dragged into the midfield dogfight with best lap times about a second slower than the Dutchman in each session.

All of that means that qualifying on Saturday morning should be well worth watching. Remember, it's not the 'standard' F1 time slot – so be sure to set your alarms.

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Here is all you need to know heading into Saturday at Suzuka.

Free Practice 3 (FP3) - September 23, 2023

We get under way on Saturday morning local time in Japan with a one-hour practice session. Here is the crucial start time wherever you are in the world:

Local time (Suzuka): 11:30am Saturday

UK time (BST): 3.30am Saturday

Central European Time (CET): 4.30am Saturday

United States (Eastern Time): 10.30pm Friday

United States (Central Time): 9.30pm Friday

United States (Pacific Time): 7.30pm Friday

South Africa: 4.30am Saturday

Australia (Sydney/Melbourne): 12.30pm Saturday

Free Practice 2 (FP2) - September 22, 2023

We continue on Saturday afternoon local time in Japan with the all-important qualifying shootout. Here is the crucial start time wherever you are in the world:

Local time (Suzuka): 3pm Saturday

UK time (BST): 7am Saturday

Central European Time (CET): 8am Saturday

United States (Eastern Time): 2.00am Saturday

United States (Central Time): 1.00am Saturday

United States (Pacific Time): 11pm Friday

South Africa: 8am Saturday

Australia (Sydney/Melbourne): 4pm Saturday

How to watch F1 practice live on TV today

The following broadcasters have F1 rights to cover the action from Japan, please check local listings:

UK: Sky Sports F1

United States: ESPN, ESPN Deportes

Australia: Fox Sports

Canada: RDS, TSN

France: Canal+

Germany: Sky Sport F1

Italy: Sky Sport F1)

Spain: DAZN

Netherlands: Viaplay Xtra

Brazil: BandSports, Bandeirantes

Japan: DAZN

South Africa: SuperSport

Malaysia: beIN Sports

Singapore: beIN Sports, Mediacorp Channel 5 (FP2 delayed)

F1 TV Pro is also available in selected territories.

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