F1 Japanese Grand Prix 2023: Start time, stream, TV channel, full schedule as Verstappen looks to get back on track
IT was all smiles for Max Verstappen when last raced at the F1 Japanese Grand Prix – but the same cannot be said for Singapore.
The Dutchman saw his incredible winning run come to an end when Carlos Sainz took pole on the podium last weekend.
Carlos Sainz ended Max Verstappen’s winning run at the Singapore GPRex
But Verstappen still holds a staggering 151-point lead over his Red Bull teammate.
Meanwhile, a first-place finish continues to elude Lewis Hamilton who could only finish in third on the Marina Bay Circuit.
However, the British icon will be hoping to roll back the years having won FIVE times at the Japanese GP.
When is the F1 Japanese Grand Prix 2023?
The F1 Japanese Grand Prix is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 24.
It is expected to get underway at an early time of 6am BST.
Suzuka Circuit in Japan will be the allocated track for this race and it can host a whopping 155,000 supporters.
Max Verstappen clinched the title by winning the Japanese 2022 edition
What TV channel is the F1 Japanese Grand Prix 2023 on and can it be live streamed?
The Japanese Grand Prix will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports F1.
Subscription members of Sky Sports can stream the entire action on the Sky Go app or Sky Sports website.
The race will also be available to NOW TV users via all mobile devices and tablets.
Alternatively, SunSport will have lap-by-lap coverage of the whole race including podium reaction.
FULL schedule
Friday, September 22
Practice One – 3:30am BST
Practice Two – 7am BST
Saturday, September 23
Practice Three – 3:30am BST
Qualifying – 7am BST
Sunday, September 24
Grand Prix – 6am BST
Complete F1 2023 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix this year
Driver standings
Here are the current F1 Driver standings:
Max Verstappen / Red Bull Racing / 374
Sergio Perez / Red Bull Racing / 223
Lewis Hamilton / Mercedes / 180
Fernando Alonso / Aston Martin / 170
Carlos Sainz / Ferrari / 142
Charles Leclerc / Ferrari / 123
George Russell / Mercedes / 109
Lando Norris / McLaren / 97
Lance Stroll / Aston Martin / 47
Pierre Gasly / Alpine / 45
Oscar Piastri / McLaren / 42
Esteban Ocon / Alpine / 36
Alexander Albon / Williams / 21
Nico Hulkenberg / Haas / 9
Valtteri Bottas / Alfa Romeo / 6
Zhou Guanyu / Alfa Romeo / 4
Yuki Tsounda / Alphatauri / 3
Kevin Magnussen / Haas / 3
Liam Lawson / Alpha Tauri / 2
Logan Sargeant / Williams / 0
Nyck De Vries / Alphatauri / 0
Daniel Ricciardo / Alphatauri / 0
