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Japanese Grand Prix: F1 session times, predictions, stats

Everything you need to know as F1 heads to Japan for the third race of the season.

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JAPANESE GP PRACTICE

Four red flags stop practice as Piastri quickest

Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris topped the times for McLaren as four red flags, two caused by trackside grass fires, wreaked havoc with the second practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix on Friday.

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    McLaren performance in Japan leaves Norris 'happy enough'

    Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris react to a tricky Friday practice session for McLaren.

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    Tsunoda and Verstappen admit to Friday practice struggles in Japan

    Hear from Christian Horner, Yuki Tsunoda and Max Verstappen after Red Bull's Friday practice sessions in Japan.

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    Lawson hopes to continue Racing Bulls' strong start

    Liam Lawson is hoping to continue the strong early-season performance of Racing Bulls as he begins his return to the team in Japan.

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    Leclerc & Hamilton call Japan practice a 'good day' for Ferrari

    Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton were in positive spirits after Ferrari's performance during Friday practice in Japan.

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    Practice red flagged due to a grass fire

    The Japanese GP second practice session was red flagged after a trackside grass fire broke out.

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