The 37th edition of the Japanese Grand Prix takes place at the historic Suzuka circuit. Here are all the TV schedules and key moments for the 2023 Japanese GP in Suzuka, along with some useful tips to prepare for the weekend.
What’s the ideal setup at Suzuka?
From a technical standpoint, the Japanese track is a traditional circuit characterized by limited run-off areas and mandatory racing lines in several sections. The track also features a captivating sequence of corners. One of the most iconic sections is the uphill double ‘esses’ after the first corner, as well as the 130R, which poses a challenge for the single-seaters.
To complete a lap at Suzuka, drivers will have to tackle 18 corners, with 10 of them requiring braking. During one lap, the drivers will spend slightly over 13 seconds with their foot on the brake pedal. In five of these corners, the braking lasts less than a second. From the start to the checkered flag, each driver uses the brakes for a total of 11 and a half minutes.
The wide variety of corners makes choosing the optimal setup extremely complex. Teams tend to favor a setup with medium aerodynamic downforce to maintain good grip in the numerous fast corners, without significantly compromising top speed on the straights.
2023 Japanese Grand Prix TV Schedule and how to watch the race weekend from Italy
Let’s take a look at the TV schedules to understand where you can watch the 2023 Japanese Formula 1 weekend in Suzuka.
In Italy, all sessions will be broadcast live on Sky Sport F1, with the qualifying and race shown on TV8 with a time delay.
Sky Sport F1 TV Schedule for the 2023 Japanese GP at Suzuka (local Italian time)
Friday, September 22, 2023
04:30 AM – Free Practice 1 – Sky Sport F1
08:00 AM – Free Practice 2 – Sky Sport F1
Saturday, September 23, 2023
04:30 AM – Free Practice 3 – Sky Sport F1
08:00 AM – Qualifying – Sky Sport F1
Sunday, September 24, 2023
07:00 AM – Race – Sky Sport F1
TV8 Schedule for the 2023 Japanese GP
Saturday, September 23, 2023
03:30 PM – Qualifying – TV8 (time-delayed)
Sunday, September 24, 2023
03:00 PM – Race – TV8 (time-delayed)
- The time-delayed program schedule may change, so it is recommended to check the article closer to the weekend.
Here’s how to catch the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix in the UK, the US, and Australia:
Watching the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix in the UK:
Sky Sports F1 will broadcast every session of the Japanese Grand Prix in the UK, with Channel 4 also providing F1 Japanese GP highlights. If you have a Sky Sports subscription, you can stream the race online via Sky Go. If you’re currently outside the UK, you can use ExpressVPN to bypass geo-blocks.
To watch the F1 on Sky (£22 per month):
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in the UK.
- Visit Sky Go and log in.
- Enjoy the race action!
Watching the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix in the US without cable:
F1 enthusiasts in the US can catch the Japanese Grand Prix on ESPN’s suite of channels without the need for an expensive cable package.
To watch the F1 on ESPN:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in the U.S.
- ESPN channels are accessible through various streaming services:
- Sling TV Orange (starting from US$17.50/month)
- Hulu+Live TV (starting from US$69.99/month)
- YouTube TV (starting from $54.99/month)
- Sit back, relax, and enjoy the race!
Watching the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix in Australia:
Subscribe to ExpressVPN now to take advantage of an additional three months free when you opt for the 12-month plan (saving 49%). Plus, you’ll have a 30-day money-back guarantee if you’re unsatisfied with the service.
Discover how to watch the Japanese GP online for free:
Austrian broadcasters ORF and Servus offer complimentary coverage of the Japanese Grand Prix, available for live streaming on their respective platforms – ORF TVthek for ORF and Servus TV for Servus. Keep in mind that the commentary will be in German, and you might need to create a free account to access the stream.
Additionally, Belgian broadcaster RTBF provides free coverage of the Japanese Grand Prix, featuring commentary in French. You can live stream RTBF on RTBF Auvio.
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