Japanese Grand Prix: When and how to watch the race live

The 2025 Japanese Grand Prix is hours away. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen is set to start the race from pole position with McLaren’s Lando Norris beside him in second. 

Home hero Yuki Tsunoda will race in his first Grand Prix in the Red Bull colours. The Japanese driver will start from 15th.

Grassfires have been an issue throughout the weekend, with multiple disruptions in free practice and qualifying. However, with the threat of rain looming over race day, the Grand Prix is not expected to have similar issues.

Here is everything you need to know to follow the race action live.

When is the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix?

Sunday, 6 April

Grand Prix:
Local time: 14:00
GMT: 06:00
PST: 22:00 (Saturday, 5 April)
ET: 01:00
CET: 07:00
CST: 13:00

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.

2025 Japanese Grand Prix starting grid

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

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