Franco Colapinto Gears Up for Japanese Grand Prix Qualifying
Motorsport fans in Argentina will be staying up late as the qualifying round for the Japanese Grand Prix is set to seize place in the early hours of Saturday. All eyes are on Franco Colapinto, the Argentine Alpine driver, as he looks to build on his recent performance.
Colapinto recently secured his first point in China and is aiming to improve his performance in Japan. The driver is eager to capitalize on the opportunity and demonstrate his capabilities on the challenging Suzuka circuit.
Mercedes Dominance and Antonelli’s Breakthrough
The previous race saw Mercedes achieve a strong result, with Kimi Antonelli delivering an impressive performance. Antonelli became the youngest driver to achieve pole position and secured a race win, followed closely by teammate George Russell.
Japanese Grand Prix Qualifying: Timing for Argentina
- Argentina: 03:00 – 04:00 AM
- Brazil: 03:00 – 04:00 AM
- Uruguay: 03:00 – 04:00 AM
- Paraguay: 02:00 – 03:00 AM
- Chile: 02:00 – 03:00 AM
- Bolivia: 02:00 – 03:00 AM
- Venezuela: 02:00 – 03:00 AM
- Peru: 01:00 – 02:00 AM
- Ecuador: 01:00 – 02:00 AM
- Colombia: 01:00 – 02:00 AM
- Mexico: 00:00 – 01:00 AM
Where to Watch the Japanese Grand Prix
Fans in Argentina can watch the race live on Fox Sports. Live updates and minute-by-minute coverage will also be available on www.tycsports.com.
- Channels 25 (SD) and 106 (HD) of Cablevisión Digital, HD and Flow
- Channels 105 (SD) and 1605 (HD) of DirecTV
- Channels 101 (SD) and 1013 (HD) of Telecentro
The race is also available online through Disney+, the digital platform of ESPN, with a subscription fee of $10.549 per month.
Suzuka Circuit: A Challenging Track
The Suzuka circuit, a figure-eight layout with 18 curves, has hosted the Japanese Grand Prix since 1987. It’s known for its demanding nature, testing both drivers and vehicle performance. The track was originally designed by John Hugenholtz at the request of Soichiro Honda.
- Number of laps: 53
- Length: 5.807 kilometers
- Race distance: 307.471 kilometers
- First Grand Prix: 1987
- Lap record: Kimi Antonelli in 2025 with 1:30.965
- Features 10 right-hand corners and 8 left-hand corners
- Includes a mix of slow, medium, and high-speed curves
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