IT was all smiles for Max Verstappen when last raced at the F1 Japanese Grand Prix - but the same cannot be said for Singapore.

The Dutchman saw his incredible winning run come to an end when Carlos Sainz took pole on the podium last weekend.

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But Verstappen still holds a staggering 151-point lead over his Red Bull teammate.

Meanwhile, a first-place finish continues to elude Lewis Hamilton who could only finish in third on the Marina Bay Circuit.

However, the British icon will be hoping to roll back the years having won FIVE times at the Japanese GP.

When is the F1 Japanese Grand Prix 2023?

• The F1 Japanese Grand Prix is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 24.
• It is expected to get underway at an early time of 6am BST.
• Suzuka Circuit in Japan will be the allocated track for this race and it can host a whopping 155,000 supporters.
• Max Verstappen clinched the title by winning the Japanese 2022 edition

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What TV channel is the F1 Japanese Grand Prix 2023 on and can it be live streamed?

• The Japanese Grand Prix will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports F1.
• Subscription members of  can stream the entire action on the Sky Go app or Sky Sports website.
• The race will also be available to  users via all mobile devices and tablets.
• Alternatively, SunSport will have lap-by-lap coverage of the whole race including podium reaction.

FULL schedule

Friday, September 22

• Practice One - 3:30am BST
• Practice Two - 7am BST

Saturday, September 23

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• Practice Three - 3:30am BST
• Qualifying - 7am BST

Sunday, September 24

• Grand Prix - 6am BST

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Driver standings

Here are the current F1 Driver standings:

1. Max Verstappen / Red Bull Racing / 374
2. Sergio Perez / Red Bull Racing / 223
3. Lewis Hamilton / Mercedes / 180
4. Fernando Alonso / Aston Martin / 170
5. Carlos Sainz / Ferrari / 142
6. Charles Leclerc / Ferrari / 123
7. George Russell / Mercedes / 109
8. Lando Norris / McLaren / 97
9. Lance Stroll / Aston Martin / 47
10. Pierre Gasly / Alpine / 45
11. Oscar Piastri / McLaren / 42
12. Esteban Ocon / Alpine / 36
13. Alexander Albon / Williams / 21
14. Nico Hulkenberg / Haas / 9
15. Valtteri Bottas / Alfa Romeo / 6
16. Zhou Guanyu / Alfa Romeo / 4
17. Yuki Tsounda / Alphatauri / 3
18. Kevin Magnussen / Haas / 3
19. Liam Lawson / Alpha Tauri / 2
20. Logan Sargeant / Williams / 0
21. Nyck De Vries / Alphatauri / 0
22. Daniel Ricciardo / Alphatauri / 0