Suzuka, Japan

MSC Cruises Japanese Grand Prix

Apr 4 – Apr 6, 2024 Suzuka International Racing Course FINAL

Weekend schedule

5 sessions
  1. Free Practice 1 ESPNU Max Verstappen Results
  2. Free Practice 2 ESPNU Oscar Piastri Results
  3. Free Practice 3 ESPNU Max Verstappen Results
  4. Qualifying ESPNU Max Verstappen Results
  5. Race ESPNU Max Verstappen Results

Race classification

20 drivers
Pos Driver Team Laps Pits Time / Gap
1 Max Verstappen Red Bull 53 3 1:54:23.566
2 Sergio Pérez Red Bull 53 3 +12.535
3 Carlos Sainz Ferrari 53 3 +20.866
4 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 53 2 +26.522
5 Lando Norris McLaren 53 3 +29.700
6 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin 53 3 +44.272
7 George Russell Mercedes 53 3 +45.951
8 Oscar Piastri McLaren 53 3 +47.525
9 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 53 3 +48.626
10 Yuki Tsunoda Racing Bulls 52 3 +1 Lap
11 Nico Hülkenberg Haas 52 3 +1 Lap
12 Lance Stroll Aston Martin 52 4 +1 Lap
13 Kevin Magnussen Haas 52 2 +1 Lap
14 Valtteri Bottas 52 3 +1 Lap
15 Esteban Ocon Alpine 52 3 +1 Lap
16 Pierre Gasly Alpine 52 3 +1 Lap
17 Logan Sargeant Williams 52 4 +1 Lap
18 Zhou Guanyu Retired 12 3 Retired
19 Daniel Ricciardo Retired Racing Bulls — — Retired
20 Alexander Albon Retired Williams — — Retired

Circuit guide

Track
Layout of Suzuka International Racing Course
Type
Track
Length
5.807 km
Race distance
307.471 km
Laps
53
Turns
18
Direction
Counterclockwise
Opened
1987
Lap record
1:30.965 — Kimi Antonelli (2025)
Location
Suzuka, Japan

Where to watch the MSC Cruises Japanese GP

Every session of the weekend — practice, qualifying and the race — is broadcast on ESPNU. Check your local listings for the exact coverage in your country.

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