F1 2025 Japanese Grand Prix weather forecast - Rain forecast for Sunday's race

After a two week break, Formula 1 returns to the iconic Suzuka Circuit for the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix.

McLaren continued their winning streak last time out in China, with Oscar Piastri claiming his first win of the season ahead of team-mate Lando Norris.

However, it was Ferrari who stole the headlines in Shanghai after both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were disqualified from the Chinese Grand Prix for different infringements.

Excessive wear was found on the plank underneath Hamilton's Ferrari, whilst Leclerc's SF-25 was found to be underweight after routine FIA checks.

Yuki Tsunoda will also make his debut with Red Bull at the Japanese GP, after it was announced he would be replacing Liam Lawson during the break between the two races.

Will Ferrari be able to bounce back in Japan? Or will McLaren further their dominance during this weekend's grand prix? Here is the all important weather forecast ahead of the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix!

Japanese Grand Prix weather forecast

Sunday, April 6: Race

Lights out for the Japanese Grand Prix is at 2pm (local time), but despite being regarded as the hottest day of the weekend at around 18 degrees Celsius, it also has potential to be the wettest with a chance of rain forecast on Sunday, most likely in bursts of showers.

The morning could lead to a wet track for the start of the race, and then as the race goes on, more rain could hit the circuit, with a 55 per cent chance of precipitation forecast for much of the race - and showers forecast an hour into it.

With intermittent, sunny spells forecast, strategy will be key with mixed conditions likely present thanks to variable clouds and passing showers.

Wind speeds will have dropped to about 9km/h, and this mixed with the rain will hopefully mean there will not be a repeat of the grass fires around the track that have hampered the first two days of action so far.

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