Overview

• Lando Norris set the fastest time in the first practice session at Suzuka, maintaining his lead in the championship standings.
• The second practice session was heavily disrupted, with four red flags and a shortened duration of just 22 minutes.
• Jack Doohan crashed his Alpine during the second session, reportedly due to an open DRS, raising further concerns about his performance and future with the team.
• Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris led the timesheets during the brief second session, showcasing McLaren's continued dominance.
• Yuki Tsunoda impressed in his Red Bull debut at his home circuit, finishing sixth in the first practice session behind teammate Max Verstappen.