Rain could affect this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.
Long-range weather forecasts for the fourth-round of the season had indicated heavy rain-showers for the race, which had been shifted forwards from its traditional October slot to April.
3 April 2024, 8:00PM
RacingNews365 Staff
RacingNews365

On Friday, it will be around 21 degrees, with a chance of showers affecting Friday practice, with not much wind to blow away the weather fronts. Moving onto Saturday and qualifying, it is predicted to overcast, with a maximum temperature of 17 degrees, with a chance of showers in the evening.

For race day, with lights out set for 2pm local time, a westerly wind is forecast to be accompanied by high humidity, but little threat of rain. A westerly wind translates to a tail-wind through 130R and a cross-wind through the Esses of Sector 1.

‘Heavy rain-showers indicated for the race’;

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What is the weather forecast for the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix?
15:11 Wed, 03 Apr 2024.
Formula One - Official Site

Formula 1 travels to Japan earlier than usual in 2024 as its traditional late-season slot is swapped for April – but how has this affected the weather forecast at Suzuka?

Given that calendar date change, cooler conditions are expected at the iconic venue over the course of the weekend, with rain – and potentially thunderstorms – also likely to become a feature as race day approaches.

‘Weather forecast’;

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...e3bU7hcPH5GRmi


First pictures from the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix weekend
Posted on 4th April 2024, 7:08
Written by Keith Collantine
RaceFans

Pictures from the build-up to the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.

‘First pictures’;

https://www.racefans.net/2024/04/04/...-prix-weekend/


Another McLaren figure confirms shock exit on eve of Japanese Grand Prix
03 Apr 2024 5:37 PM
Jamie Woodhouse
Planetf1.com

Following the surprise reveal that David Sanchez had left McLaren just three months after joining, another recent recruit in the form of driver programme boss Emanuele Pirro has confirmed his departure. In an Instagram post confirming the news, Pirro wrote: “After a year of hard work and satisfaction, I will be leaving the McLaren driver development programme.”

“Together with the Formula 1 team, I was able to put in place a structure to help develop young, talented, and hard-working drivers into future McLaren champions. To the best of my ability, I carried out this task, scouting and signing young stars which I truly feel can carve their names into the history books.”

‘Shock exit’;

https://www.planetf1.com/news/emanue...s-mclaren-exit


Max Verstappen puts rivals on notice for Japanese GP after nightmare Melbourne DNF
03 Apr 2024 7:45 PM
Jamie Woodhouse
PlanetF1.com

Max Verstappen saw his winning run come to a dramatic end in Melbourne, but that certainly has not knocked the Red Bull driver off his stride heading into the Japanese Grand Prix.

However, Verstappen is not heading into battle at Suzuka with any question marks in his mind, as he warned Ferrari and all comers that he intends to fight for a third win of the season.

“Suzuka is always a great circuit to go racing at. As a team, we have had a lot of special memories here over the years including winning last year’s Constructors’ Championship as well as winning my second Drivers’ Championship here too,” Verstappen told his personal website ahead of the Japanese GP.

‘Rivals on notice’;

https://www.planetf1.com/news/max-ve...ht-win-warning