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The 2025 Japanese Grand Prix, scheduled for April 4-6 at the Suzuka Circuit, is fast approaching, and the latest weather forecasts provide a glimpse of what drivers, teams, and fans can expect over the race weekend.
Friday, April 4 – Free Practice 1 & 2
- Conditions: Sunny and dry with clear skies expected throughout the day.
- Temperature: Highs around 16°C (61°F), with lows near 7°C (45°F) in the early morning.
- Wind: Breezy, with gusts of 30-40 kph (18-25 mph) picking up in the afternoon.
- Chance of Rain: 0-3%, indicating a very low likelihood of precipitation.
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Saturday, April 5 – Free Practice 3 & Qualifying
- Conditions: Mostly sunny turning to partly cloudy by the afternoon, with dry conditions expected for both sessions.
- Temperature: Highs around 15-16°C (59-61°F), with overnight lows near 8°C (46°F).
- Wind: Light south-easterly breeze at 13-18 kph (8-11 mph), calmer than Friday.
- Chance of Rain: 10-20%, with a slight possibility of light drizzle late in the day, though likely after qualifying concludes.
Sunday, April 6 – Race Day
- Conditions: Cloudier skies with a cold front moving through overnight Saturday into Sunday morning, bringing uncertainty.
- Temperature: Highs reaching 17-18°C (63-64°F), with lows around 10°C (50°F) overnight.
- Wind: Variable, with a shift in direction as the front passes; speeds likely moderate at 15-20 kph (9-12 mph).
- Chance of Rain: Forecasts vary widely, ranging from 30-80% in the morning, dropping to 10-30% by race time (2:00 PM local). Expect 2-8 mm of rain if showers hit, with a possibility of clearing by the afternoon.