Everything You Need to Know About the Japanese Grand Prix Qualifying

The racing world is abuzz as we approach the qualifying round of the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix. With just a few hours left before practice concludes, teams are gearing up for an intense battle on the track.

Key Changes in the Driver Lineup

One of the most significant changes this season is the driver swap at Red Bull. After signing rookie Liam Lawson for the 2025 season, they decided to move him back to Racing Bulls after just two races. Home hero Yuki Tsunoda has stepped up to the Milton Keynes outfit following a four-year stint at .

As we head into qualifying, Lando Norris leads the pack in FP1, followed by George Russell and Charles Leclerc. In FP2, it was Norris’ teammate Oscar Piastri who took the top spot, despite four red flags disrupting the session.

How to Watch the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix Qualifying

If you’re in the UK, catch the action on Sky Sports F1 or streaming services like NowTV. US viewers can tune in through ESPN, fuboTV, and F1 TV. Japanese fans can watch all the action unfold on Fuji TV and DAZN. For a comprehensive list of F1 broadcasts for each country, visit here.

Practice Session Results

Here are the results from FP1 and FP2:

Current Driver Standings

Here’s where the drivers stand ahead of the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix:

Current Constructors’ Standings

Here’s where the constructors stand ahead of the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix: