Formula 1 has arrived in Japan for the third race of the calendar. It is the final chance to score points ahead of an extended break with the Saudi Arabian and Bahrain Grand Prix not taking place in April.
George Russell will hope to get back to winning ways after finishing behind Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli in China. Lewis Hamilton will be desperate for another podium finish for Ferrari, while McLaren‘s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, in addition to Max Verstappen, will hope for better days after not finishing last time out.
Fernando Alonso’s arrival at Suzuka has been delayed after the birth of his first child, but he is expected to be involved in qualifying on Friday. There have already been some minor tweaks, with less energy to be harvested in the straights during qualifying.
Talk of F1’s new regulations will surely rise to the surface once again as we see how they apply to another track
We’ll have all the twists and turns and latest news ahead of what is sure to be a fascinating weekend, below.