Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C43.
Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Japanese Grand Prix, Friday 22nd September
Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C43. Formula 1 World Championship,…

F1 Japanese Grand Prix 2023 - Friday Practice: As it happened

Here's what happened in F1 Friday practice at the Japanese Grand Prix.

03:36
Dominant start from Red Bull

It looks like Red Bull are back - Verstappen is 1.3s clear at the top of the timesheets already.

03:34
Test tyres

All of the teams are testing some Pirelli tyres for next year (hence the T indicator) on the TV screen.

Hamilton is currently running on them.

03:30
FP1 underway

Verstappen is the first driver out at Suzuka

03:29
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03:29
Welcome

Good morning everyone - we're moments away from the start of FP1 at Suzuka.

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