Get expert predictions for the 2025 Japanese GP at Suzuka. Full grid, latest odds & best value bets on Norris, Piastri & Russell.
The 2025 Japanese Grand Prix will light up Suzuka Circuit this Sunday, April 13, with lights out scheduled for 4:00pm AEST / 2:00am ET / 11:00pm PT (Saturday night). After a dramatic race weekend in China, Formula 1 returns to one of its most iconic tracks, where Max Verstappen has bounced back in style to claim pole position.
Verstappen leads McLaren duo in qualifying
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen returned to dominant form on Saturday, posting a near-perfect lap to secure pole position at Suzuka — a track he’s always excelled at. He’ll start ahead of the McLaren pair, with Lando Norris locking in P2 and Oscar Piastri just behind in P3.
Piastri remains in strong form following his breakthrough weekend in Shanghai, while Norris is knocking on the door. With both McLarens hot on Verstappen’s tail and rain in the forecast, Sunday’s race promises to be a thriller.
Max Verstappen has seen the second line of betting following his pole at Suzuka with top online sportsbooks pricing him at +165.
2025 Japanese Grand Prix Winner Odds
- Lando Norris (McLaren) – $2.20
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – $2.65
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – $4.50
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – $21.00
- George Russell (Mercedes) – $21.00
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – $34.00
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – $81.00
- Isack Hadjar (VCARB) – $151.00
- Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) – $151.00
- Alex Albon (Williams) – $201.00
Betting Tips & Predictions
Lando Norris (McLaren) to win
George Russell (Mercedes) podium finish
Alex Albon (Williams) points finish
2025 Japanese GP Starting Grid & Qualifying Times
- Lando Norris (McLaren) – 1:26.995
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 1:27.027
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 1:27.299
- George Russell (Mercedes) – 1:27.318
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 1:27.555
- Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) – 1:27.569
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 1:27.610
- Alex Albon (Williams) – 1:27.615
- Oliver Bearman (Haas) – 1:27.867
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 1:27.822
- Carlos Sainz (Williams) – 1:27.836
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 1:27.897
- Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) – 1:27.906
- Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) – 1:28.000
- Nico Hulkenberg (Kick Sauber) – 1:28.570
- Gabriel Bortoleto (Kick Sauber) – 1:28.622
- Esteban Ocon (Haas) – 1:28.696
- Jack Doohan (Alpine) – 1:28.877
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 1:29.271
