2019 FIA Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, Updated Statement: Typhoon Hagibis
09:50, 11 October 2019
As a result of the predicted impact of Typhoon Hagibis on the 2019 FIA Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, Mobilityland and the Japanese Automobile Federation (JAF) have decided to cancel all activities scheduled to take place on Saturday, 12 October. The FIA and Formula 1 support this decision in the interests of safety for the spectators, competitors, and everyone at the Suzuka Circuit.
As a result, below is the updated schedule based on the current weather predictions:
Saturday, 12 October
No activity – the circuit will be closed to the public and the media
Sunday, 13 October
08:20 | 08:35 | FIA | Track | Track & Medical Inspection & Safety Car Test |
08:50 | 09:25 | Porsche Carrera Cup Japan | Track | Race (10 laps or 30 mins) |
09:00 |
| Formula 1 |
| F1 Car Cover Seals Removed |
10:00 | 11:00 | Formula 1 | Track | Qualifying Session |
11:15 | 11:35 | Formula 1 | Track | Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps |
11:15 | 12:15 | Paddock Club | Pit lane | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk |
12:30 | 13:00 | Formula 1 | Track | Drivers’ Parade (cars) |
13:00 | 13:15 | Promoter Activity | Track | Starting Grid Presentation |
13:10 | 13:20 | FIA | Track | Track & Medical Inspection |
13:30 | 13:40 | Formula 1 | Pit lane | Pit Lane Open |
13:43 | 13:52 | Promoter Activity | Air Display | Honda Fly Past TBC |
13:54 | 13:56 | Formula 1 | Track | National Anthem |
14.10 | 16:10 | Formula 1 | Track | Grand Prix (53 laps or 120 min) |
Note that this timetable is subject to change, and all stakeholders will continue to monitor the meteorological situation and issue any updates as necessary.
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