Formula 1 returns to Suzuka Circuit for round four with the Japanese Grand Prix.
At the 2023 edition, we basked in the rays of late September, but this year, the race arrives in time for April’s stunning cherry blossom and brings a chance of rain.
Read more as we assess the weather for a potentially wet weekend in the Mie Prefecture.
Japanese Grand Prix forecast
Friday - FP1 and FP2
Forecast: Cloudy with gentle breeze and chance of light rain as the day progresses.
Temperature: 14C / 57F
Chance of precipitation: <5%
Saturday - FP3 and Qualifying
Forecast: Overcast with light winds and chance of light rain showers.
Temperature: 16C / 60F
Chance of precipitation: 20%
Sunday - Race
Forecast: Cloudy with a chance of light rain showers.
Highest temperature: 18C / 64F
Chance of precipitation: 30%