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What time does the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix start in Australia?

Tuesday, 19 September 2023

Round 17 of the 2023 FIA Formula 1® season.

The season continues this week with the Formula 1® Japanese Grand Prix 2023.

We've compiled everything you need to know, including the start time and race information.

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When is the Japanese Grand Prix?

Round 17 of the FIA Formula 1® 2023 season occurs on Sunday, 24 September, at the Suzuka International Racing Course.

The Grand Prix™ begins on Friday, 22 September, with Practice 1 and Practice 2, followed by Practice 3 and Qualifying on Saturday, 23 September.


What time does the Japanese Grand Prix start?

The Formula 1® Japanese Grand Prix 2023 starts at 2:00 pm local time on Sunday, 24 September, which is 3:00 pm (AEST) on Sunday, 24 September.

The time for each session in Japan is as follows:

Practice 1

-

Practice 2

-

Practice 3

-

Qualifying

-

Race

22

Sep

Practice 1

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

22

Sep

Practice 2

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

23

Sep

Practice 3

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

23

Sep

Qualifying

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

24

Sep

Race

2:00 PM

Where is the Japanese Grand Prix held, and how many laps is it?

The race takes place at Suzuka International Racing Course, located in Japan.

Drivers will race 53 laps, covering a total distance of 307.471 kilometres.


What TV channel is the Japanese Grand Prix on in Australia?

All live F1® television coverage in Australia is on Fox Sports, available via Foxtel.

Live HD streaming is also available for compatible devices through Kayo Sports.

Read our complete guide on how to watch Formula 1® in Australia.

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