2015 Japanese Grand Prix

[AndyL]

We've missed two sessions now but let's check the times of the remaining ones:

Saturday 26 Sept
Free practice 3 starts: BST 4:00 AM, local 12:00 PM
Qualifying starts: BST 7:00 AM, local 3:00 PM
Sunday 27 Sept
Race starts: BST 6:00 AM, local 2:00 PM

Sainz and Kvyat have topped the rain-affected practice sessions today. The weather forecast is better for the rest of the weekend, but with a possibility of a light shower on Sunday.

[Mia 01]

Rain, rain and more rain. Hope it stays dry tomorrow.

[Nitrodaze]

I finally got a chance to hear the Honda engine properly. Wow it has got a really great sound, kind of a fat bubbly sound at low revs and liter motorbike sound at high revs. I love it. Shame it is not fast.

And hello Mia

[Nitrodaze]

Suzuka is always a great race to watch and the Japanese do embrace the weekend with creative zeal. I can't help appreciating those hats with all kinds racing car wings. Atmosphere looks great.

[steveaki13]

I like a bit of rain. However these days races get cancelled if its too wet.

[steveaki13]

I really would love to see Kimi win this one. He has had so much bad luck this season, he really deserves some good luck and for it all to come together. Nothing against Seb, but Kimi needs it.

[dj_bytedisaster]

I really would love to see Kimi win this one. He has had so much bad luck this season, he really deserves some good luck and for it all to come together. Nothing against Seb, but Kimi needs it.

He might need it, but he hasn't got it anymore. Sorry, but every time Seb wins we hear that Kimi was 'uncomfortable with the car'. He's just past his sell-by date.

[N4D13]

What happened to Max? It's odd to spin there on what I would expect to be an out lap, but it's also really strange to stop your car there of all possible places.

Edit: Autosport says spin.

Edit: Antena 3 says that he had a sudden power loss.

[truefan72]

well. that was tough luck in Q1 and Q3
thankfully Kyatt is ok
But...both sessions have really been ruined by incidents not allowing folks to improve.
oh well
on to the race

[henners88]

Glad Kvyat is ok after that smash. Nico will probably shake his hand as it effectively handed him pole after Hamilton looking stronger in every session.

It'll be a race to watch this one.