The 2024 Formula 1 World Championship season continues this weekend from Suzuka International Racing Course with the running of the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix. Practice laps get started on Thursday, April 4, and continue into Friday, April 5, with Qualifying taking place early Saturday morning at 2 a.m. ET. Then, at 1 a.m. on Sunday, April 7, you can watch the Japanese Grand Prix race live on ESPN. After a rare mechanical problem that forced Max Verstappen to retire from the Australian Grand Prix race, you can bet he’ll be looking for revenge in Japan. Catch all the Formula 1 action with a 5-Day Free Trial of DIRECTV STREAM.
How to Watch 2024 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix
- When: Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 1 a.m. ET
- TV: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+
- Stream: Watch with a 5-Day Free Trial of DIRECTV STREAM.
About 2024 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix
The 2024 Japanese Grand Prix is the fourth race of the largest championship season ever, now with a 24-race schedule. The Japanese Grand Prix takes place at the Suzuka International Racing Course – one of the oldest and most iconic tracks on the schedule - with 53 laps around the 5.807-kilometer course for a total race distance of 307.471 kilometers. Built in 1962, Soichiro Honda (yes, of Honda) had huge ambitions, drafting Dutchman John Hugenholtz to design the ‘crossover’ Suzuka track. This high-speed circuit is a massive challenge for drivers, who have to navigate snaking ‘S’ Curves, Degners, along with the super-intense 130R. Suzuka is the only figure-eight style course in F1 and is a favorite among drives and fans alike. When it comes to F1 standings, Max Verstappen (51 points) still sits atop the board despite the set-up back in Australia, with Charles Leclerc (47 points) in second, and Sergio Perez (46 points) in third.
What Is The Broadcast Schedule For The 2024 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix?
| Date | Time (ET) | Race | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, April 4 | 10:30 p.m. | Practice 1 | ESPNU/ESPN+ |
| Friday, April 5 | 2 a.m. | Practice 2 | ESPN2/ESPN+ |
| 10:30 p.m. | Practice 3 | ESPNews/ESPN+ | |
| Saturday, April 6 | 2 a.m. | Qualifying | ESPN2/ESPN+ |
| Sunday, April 7 | 1 a.m. | Japanese Grand Prix Race | ESPN/ESPN+ |
How to Stream 2024 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix on Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Android and iOS
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