First of all, I am okay after the incident,” said Doohan in the team’s post-practice report. “It was a heavy one, something that caught me by surprise, and I will learn from it. I know the team has a lot of work ahead to repair the car going into tomorrow,

— Saturday: Third practice and qualifying. — Sunday: The Japanese Grand Prix.

Formula 1 arrives in Japan for the third round of the 2025 season, with McLaren still seen as favourite but with plenty of intrigue to see who can challenge the Woking team, especially on one of Red Bull’s favourite circuits.

It's time for the Japanese Grand Prix! Max Verstappen won the race in 2024. Check out how to watch this year's action on ESPN+.

Japanese Grand Prix practice session marred by four red flags and two fires, including Jack Doohan's massive crash and Fernando Alonso's incident.

What makes it special: The only figure-eight layout in F1, with legendary corners such as the Esses, 130R and the Degners. The Japanese fans are also unlike any others in F1, dressing in homemade costumes and staying late into the night just to watch activity in the garages.

The race will take place this Sunday — here's how Formula 1 fans can catch all the fast, early-morning action.

The 2025 Japanese Grand Prix is available to live stream for free on ORF.

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are impressed with George Russell's pace in practice for Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix.