Lewis Hamilton says he is relishing thedistinct challenge of taking on Western GP qualifying and the race on the identical afternoon, as Formula 1 prepares for a superb Sunday at Suzuka.
Saturdays track action was cancelled because of Typhoon Hagibis and, weather permitting, qualifying will now take place at 2am UK time (10am local) on Sunday, four hours prior to the scheduled start to the race.
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Drivers will need to change their mindset around one of F1s most iconic, unforgiving and demanding paths from an extreme hour-long qualifying shootout in front of a 53-lap race.
Im definitely down for this, said Hamilton, who retains a dominating 73-point lead to his quest for a momentous sixth world championship.
It is cool when its another format in certain ways.
It is a different mindset you input , and there are two distinct mindsets, two unique rhythms.
Generally you have some time to calm down and chill then mix it up to the next moment. But if you have to get it done on precisely the exact identical day, its a different challenge and I like this.
Race japanese GP qualifying are live and exclusive on Sky Sports F1, while therell also be programmes – like the Paddock Walkabout and an #AskCrofty using Damon Hill – between the sessions.
Sunday signifies when Hamilton qualified on the front row supporting prior Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg, qualifying and the race has run on exactly the exact identical day because the United States GP in 2015.
Though there are heavy rain in the region and winds, Suzuka – far – seems to have avoided the brunt of the typhoon and also there were no reported incidents locally.
The storm is expected to pass through quickly, with the weather forecast predicting a dry, bright Sunday.
The present schedule is subject to change, and if qualifying cannot take place the results from Fridays Practice Two will dictate the grid.
If thats the case, Valtteri Bottas will start on pole ahead of Hamilton.
Sunday
1.30am: Japanese GP Qualifying build-up (simulcast on Sky Sports Main Event)
2am: JAPANESE GP QUALIFYING (simulcast on Sky Sports Main Event)
3.30am: Paddock Walkabout (simulcast on Sky Sports Main Event)
4.10am: #Ask Crofty: Damon Hill Special
4.30am: Japanese GP Pit Lane Live (simulcast on Sky Sports Main Event)
5.30am: Japanese GP About The Grid (simulcast on Sky Sports Main Event)
6.10am: THE GRAND PRIX LIVE! (simulcast on Sky Sports Main Event)
8am: Western GP Paddock Live (simulcast on Sky Sports Main Event)
9am: Western GP Laptop (simulcast on Sky Sports Main Event)
9.30am: Japanese GP replay (simulcast on Sky Sports Main Event)
12pm: Japanese GP highlights
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