[2025 Japanese Grand Prix: Preparing for an Unpredictable Race]

The 2025 Japanese Grand Prix is fast approaching, taking place at the renowned Suzuka Circuit. As we gear up for this thrilling event, weather forecasts predict a 50% chance of rain, according to Weather.com.

[Driver Standings and Team Shuffles]

As we head into the race weekend, McLaren‘s Lando Norris is leading the drivers’ standings with an impressive 44 points. Close behind are Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in second with 36 points and Mercedes driver George Russell in third with 35 points.

In a surprising move, Red Bull has decided to shake things up with a driver swap after just two Grands Prix. Liam Lawson will be moving from the Milton Keynes outfit to Racing Bulls to drive alongside Isack Hadjar. Meanwhile, Yuki Tsunoda has secured the seat alongside Verstappen at Red Bull, joining the team after a four-year stint with the sister squad.

[Weather Forecast for the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix]

Let’s take a look at the weather forecast for the upcoming race weekend. On Friday, 4 April, Practice 1 will be held from 11:30 – 12:30 local time, followed by Practice 2 at 15:00 – 16:00 local time. The day is expected to be generally clear with a high of 16°C, 47% humidity, and winds NW of 10-15 mph. There’s only a 1% chance of rain, providing the teams with ideal conditions for practice laps before qualifying on Saturday.

On Saturday, 5 April, Practice 3 will take place from 11:30 – 12:30 local time, followed by Qualifying at 15:00 – 16:00 local time. The day will see a small amount of cloud cover and the chance of rain increasing to 10%. Temperatures will remain at a high of 16°C but humidity is expected to rise to 56%.

Overnight, the humidity is set to rise to an astonishing 80% and there’s currently a 50% chance of rain before Sunday.

[Race Day Weather Forecast]

On race day, Sunday, 6 April, showers are expected in the morning with a 50% chance of rain throughout the day. Temperatures will rise to 19°C with 59% humidity. Despite the unpredictable weather, fans are eagerly awaiting this exciting event at Suzuka Circuit!