2025 F1 Japanese Grand Prix Predictions, Picks and Betting Odds

Japanese Grand Prix Betting Preview

F1 heads to Suzaka Circuit for the Japanese Grand Prix as drivers start their engines on April 6 for the big race! WagerTalk F1 handicapper Andy Lang gives his Japanese Grand Prix predictions and picks before the race starts up at 1:00am ET!

Japanese Grand Prix Betting Odds

Sunday, April 6	Japanese Grand Prix Notes (Courtesy of DraftKings)
Date:	April 6, 2025
Time:	1:00am ET / 10:00pm PT
Location:	Suzaka Circuit in Suzaka, Japan
Favorite to Win:	Lando Norris +160
TV:	ESPN

JapaneseGrand Prix Preview

Suzuka Circuit, home of the Japanese Grand Prix, is a 5.807 km (3.608 miles) track known for its rare figure-eight layout—one of the only in Formula 1—where the track crosses over itself.

It’s a high-speed, technical circuit that features iconic corners like the ‘S’ Curves, Spoon, Degner, and the thrilling 130R, making it a favorite among drivers for its rhythm and challenge.

The layout demands precision and balance, with limited runoff areas adding to the pressure. This weekend’s forecast looks mostly dry for Friday and Saturday with temperatures around 61°F (16°C), but Sunday brings uncertainty with a strong chance of morning rain and highs reaching 64°F (18°C).

A wet race could shake up strategies and create opportunities for bold moves. Suzuka always delivers drama, and the changing weather could add even more excitement this year.

Japanese Grand Prix Double Podium

McLaren -140

They’re the cream of the crop, and unless the weather trips them up again, they should be running near the front.

The other big thing with this play is that teams are already looking to next year for their improvements as there will be all new cars introduced so teams aren’t putting resources into this years cars so I don’t see teams catching up with McLaren.

I look for McLaren to keep dominating and finishing both cars inside the Top 3.

Japanese Grand Prix Number of Classified Drivers

Under 18.5 (-150)

If there’s rain in the forecast, I’m taking the under on cars to finish. We saw a car go out on the formation lap, and a car go out on a caution lap in the last race with rain, and with all the rookies in the field combined with so many cars be pretty equal, I think there will be carnage.

Last year this cashed easily as 2 cars crashed on the first lap, I wouldn’t be surprised if it happens again this year.

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