Rain is expected to disrupt Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix, with an 80% chance of showers, leaving teams preparing for unpredictable conditions.
The third race of the 2025 Formula 1 season will take place this weekend, and as always, we’re checking in on the weather forecast ahead of Thursday’s media day at Suzuka.
So far, the weather for the first two days of practice and qualifying at Suzuka (FP1, FP2, FP3, and qualifying) is expected to be dry and sunny. However, the chances of rain will increase as clouds build up ahead of Sunday’s race.
As of now, weather forecasts predict an 80% chance of rain, but this could change between Friday and Saturday, as weather patterns in Japan can shift rapidly.
Weather Forecast For Japanese GP
| Day | Friday, April 4 – FP1 and FP2 | Saturday, April 5 – FP3 and Qualifying | Sunday, April 6 – Race Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conditions | Sunny and dry, light breeze | Sunny, increasing clouds | Cloudy, morning showers |
| FP1/FP2 or FP3/Qualifying | FP1: 14°C, FP2: 15°C | FP3: 15°C, Qualifying: 15°C | Race start: 17°C |
| Max Temperature (°C) | 16 | 16 | 18 |
| Min Temperature (°C) | 7 | 6 | 11 |
| Chance of Rain (%) | 0 | 20 | 80 |
Friday, April 4 – FP1 and FP2
Conditions: Sunny and dry throughout the day. Light breeze in the afternoon with gusts reaching 30-40 km/h.
FP1: 14°C // FP2: 15°C
Expected maximum temperature: 16°C
Expected minimum temperature: 7°C
Chance of rain: 0%
Saturday, April 5 – FP3 and Qualifying
Conditions: Generally sunny and dry for both sessions. Increasing clouds expected in the evening with a cold front coming from the west. Light southeast wind during both sessions.
FP3: 15°C // Qualifying: 15°C
Expected maximum temperature: 16°C
Expected minimum temperature: 6°C
Chance of rain: 20%
Sunday, April 6 – Race Day
Conditions: Cloudy skies with a cold front expected in the second half of the night (2 to 10 mm of rain in total). Showers likely in the morning, with some improvement expected in the afternoon. The chance of rain during the race will increase as the day progresses.
Race start: 17°C
Expected maximum temperature: 18°C
Expected minimum temperature: 11°C
Chance of rain: 80%
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