Packed and off you go. Formula 1 doesn't stop and, following the Singapore Grand Prix carried out last week, is back on track. We fly to Suzuka, for the Japanese GP. A stage which - following the Marina Bay GP - truly represents the litmus test for many teams.
Ferrari, we already need to reset
We start again from Ferrari. The Maranello team is returning from the victory in Singapore with Carlos Sainz. Not even time to enjoy a success that could represent the rebirth of the Red, which we're already starting from scratch. This was admitted by Ferrari team principal Vasseur who specified that Suzuka will not be Singapore, but the prancing horse will not stand by and watch. For the sixteenth round of the season, in fact, Ferrari will bring a new fund, in the hope that it can help the SF-23 to be competitive to continue its comeback for second place in the constructors' championship, currently occupied by Mercedes.


Red Bull, will you be the same as Singapore?
Worth taking into particular consideration, and it's almost strange to say it after this season, is the Red Bull. It was seen in Marina Bay a too-bad-to-be-true version of the RB19. The team from Milton Keynes was never in the fight for victory, missing - with both Verstappen and Perez - access to Q3 in Saturday's qualifying. In the paddock they are certain: the DT018 directive it cannot have had such an impact on Red Bull's performance and the Austrian team will return in a forceful manner as early as this weekend. If this were not the case, and today excluding it would also be unfair, the question marks on the maneuver implemented by the FIA they would start to become really many.
The weekend in Japan to experience on Sky
Everything is ready for the Japanese GP. It will be possible to follow the weekend live on Sky Sport Uno, Sky Sport F1, Sky Sport 4K and streaming on NOW. Qualifying appointment at 8 on Saturday which will establish the starting order of the race, scheduled for Sunday at 7. Commentary entrusted, as usual, to Carlo Vanzini, Mark Uncomfortable and Roberto Chinchero. Federica Masolin hostess for pre- and post-race insights, in the company of Davide Valsecchi.
GP Japan, the appointments
Friday September 22st
04.30 Free Practice 1
08.00 Free Practice 2
Saturday 23rd September
04.30 Free Practice 3
08.00 pm Qualifications
Sunday September 24th
07.00 Race