Official 2023 Japanese Grand Prix Thread ***SPOILERS***
Poll: Official 2023 Japanese Grand Prix Thread ***SPOILERS***
Total Members Polled: 104
Discussion
I needed a sit down after Singapore, so let’s hope Red Bull has a nightmare again. Unlikely though as this is a track made for the RB19 so expect a RB 1-2.
Too close to call behind Max though, and I’m hoping Lawson gets another go. I like his understated excellence, a bit like Piastri or the opposite of Stroll.
Here’s to a great race. Again, poll is for 2nd.
Date(s): Friday 22 to Sunday 24 Sept 2023.
UK Broadcast Timings (and track time)
All sessions are live on Sky F1. Qualifying and race highlights are shown on Channel 4.
2022 Race Highlights:
https://youtu.be/0J7cmh3MLp4?si=xRmspahPrNmD1Zj6
Live timing for all sessions available here:
https://www.formula1.com/en/f1-live.html
Lap times, PU component use, technical reports and Stewards' decisions for the weekend will appear here:
https://www.fia.com/documents/championships/fia-fo...
Weather forecast (clear):
https://www.myweather2.com/Motor-Racing/Japan/Suzu...
Tyre options:
Hardest range- C1-C3:
2022 Result (Max win):
Too close to call behind Max though, and I’m hoping Lawson gets another go. I like his understated excellence, a bit like Piastri or the opposite of Stroll.
Here’s to a great race. Again, poll is for 2nd.
Date(s): Friday 22 to Sunday 24 Sept 2023.
UK Broadcast Timings (and track time)
All sessions are live on Sky F1. Qualifying and race highlights are shown on Channel 4.
2022 Race Highlights:
https://youtu.be/0J7cmh3MLp4?si=xRmspahPrNmD1Zj6
Live timing for all sessions available here:
https://www.formula1.com/en/f1-live.html
Lap times, PU component use, technical reports and Stewards' decisions for the weekend will appear here:
https://www.fia.com/documents/championships/fia-fo...
Weather forecast (clear):
https://www.myweather2.com/Motor-Racing/Japan/Suzu...
Tyre options:
Hardest range- C1-C3:
2022 Result (Max win):
Woo, thanks PiaP. Great work once again!
I've voted for LH44 this time, I think he could take P2 and I have a grudge against Perez for punting Albon off last time out
Always liked Suzuka as a circuit, would to see a race there one day. Albeit the 11 week old puppy we have at the moment means I'll likely be awake to watch this one live despite being super early !
I've voted for LH44 this time, I think he could take P2 and I have a grudge against Perez for punting Albon off last time out
Always liked Suzuka as a circuit, would to see a race there one day. Albeit the 11 week old puppy we have at the moment means I'll likely be awake to watch this one live despite being super early !
(@ first sentence)Thanks as always for the thread - we were getting worried for a minute there!
Here’s hoping for a continuation of the upturned order from Singapore. It’s been a long time since three different cars were on the podium, and none of them were the leading car in the championship.
Stroll is apparently fit, and Ricciardo apparently isn’t, in which case Liam Lawson might get another chance to add to his points tally.
Here’s hoping for a continuation of the upturned order from Singapore. It’s been a long time since three different cars were on the podium, and none of them were the leading car in the championship.
Stroll is apparently fit, and Ricciardo apparently isn’t, in which case Liam Lawson might get another chance to add to his points tally.
Sandpit Steve said:
Thanks as always for the thread - we were getting worried for a minute there!
Here’s hoping for a continuation of the upturned order from Singapore. It’s been a long time since three different cars were on the podium, and none of them were the leading car in the championship.
Stroll is apparently fit, and Ricciardo apparently isn’t, in which case Liam Lawson might get another chance to add to his points tally.
Sorry Steve- such a busy week! Here’s hoping for a continuation of the upturned order from Singapore. It’s been a long time since three different cars were on the podium, and none of them were the leading car in the championship.
Stroll is apparently fit, and Ricciardo apparently isn’t, in which case Liam Lawson might get another chance to add to his points tally.
Piginapoke said:
Sorry Steve- such a busy week!
No need to apologise my friend, we all have lives outside of this forum! Take the message that several of us were concerned, as a massive compliment to your efforts on these F1 race threads. 
As you know I did it once, and it took me more than an hour to get everything together!
Sandpit Steve said:
Piginapoke said:
Sorry Steve- such a busy week!
No need to apologise my friend, we all have lives outside of this forum! Take the message that several of us were concerned, as a massive compliment to your efforts on these F1 race threads. As you know I did it once, and it took me more than an hour to get everything together!
. Glad to confirm that I am not dead.One of the best weekends of the year..
Will be close at the top with the mixture of slow speed and high speed turns.
McLaren, Ferrari and Merc all close..
Red Bull… depends how much they have to raise the ride height.. 3/10th clear or 3rd row. Track is smooth so should be clear.
Practice will be difficult as it should be wet (c2 proto tyres too), brilliant sun shine on the Sat/Sunday.
Will be close at the top with the mixture of slow speed and high speed turns.
McLaren, Ferrari and Merc all close..
Red Bull… depends how much they have to raise the ride height.. 3/10th clear or 3rd row. Track is smooth so should be clear.
Practice will be difficult as it should be wet (c2 proto tyres too), brilliant sun shine on the Sat/Sunday.
Piginapoke said:
Sorry Steve- such a busy week!
How dare you have a life outside of Pistonheads! I'm pretty sure normal service will be resumed here, with Verstappen having half a second over the field and Perez being about level with the best of the rest. I think Perez will just about scrape second if he can avoid making any catastrophic mistakes.
Think Max will blast out a 30+ second lead this weekend, just to shove it in the face of the doubters last week, regardless of if the team tell him to reign it in.
Norris P2 and a Piastri top 5 will do me nicely!
Getting really excited about McL these days, hopefully the gap at the front closes a little and I can get some enjoyment from watching it live again!
If saturday is a tame evening I may get up to watch it - Last year was a farce to watch live so I'm aprehensive!
Norris P2 and a Piastri top 5 will do me nicely!
Getting really excited about McL these days, hopefully the gap at the front closes a little and I can get some enjoyment from watching it live again!
If saturday is a tame evening I may get up to watch it - Last year was a farce to watch live so I'm aprehensive!
Lando giving it some re: the lack of penalty for impeding during Singapore, even against his good pal Max. Maybe the grid are a little suspicious of what seems to be slaps on the wrist for the current poster boys?
https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/12966017/j...
https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/12966017/j...
Piginapoke said:
Sandpit Steve said:
Piginapoke said:
Sorry Steve- such a busy week!
No need to apologise my friend, we all have lives outside of this forum! Take the message that several of us were concerned, as a massive compliment to your efforts on these F1 race threads. As you know I did it once, and it took me more than an hour to get everything together!
. Glad to confirm that I am not dead.
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