Intercontinental GT Challenge - Suzuka 1000km 2025 Provisional Timetable

The prestigious Suzuka 1000km returns in 2025 as part of the Intercontinental GT Challenge, delivering four action-packed days of GT endurance racing at Japan's iconic Suzuka Circuit. Scheduled from Tuesday, September 9th to Sunday, September 14th, the event will also feature support from the Japan Cup and multiple fan engagement sessions.

📅 Timetable Overview

Tuesday, September 9th

• 07:00–15:00: Container delivery and placement
• 12:00–18:00: Set-up operations begin

Wednesday, September 10th

• 08:00–18:00: Garage & paddock access (Japan Cup)
• 09:00–18:00: SRO Office open for sticker collection
• 13:00–17:00: Technical scrutineering (Suzuka 1000km)
• 16:00–18:30: Track Walk (walking only)

Thursday, September 11th

• 08:00–13:00: Technical scrutineering (Suzuka 1000km)
• 14:00–18:00: Technical scrutineering (Japan Cup)
• 13:00–15:00: Track Walk
• 15:00–18:00: Licence & driver equipment checks (by appointment)
• 15:30–16:30: Mandatory all cars group photo (Suzuka 1000km)
• 16:30–18:30: Manufacturer and team photos
• 18:00–18:30: Organisation meeting

Friday, September 12th

• 07:30–11:00: Final licence & equipment checks
• 08:00–08:30: Recovery & extrication exercise
• 08:00–08:25: Inspection + Safety Car & FCY exercise
• 08:00–08:30: Drivers' briefing (Suzuka 1000km)
• 08:30–09:30: Paid Test 1 (Japan Cup)
• 09:40–10:40: Paid Test 1 (Suzuka 1000km)
• 09:45–10:15: Drivers' briefing (Japan Cup)
• 10:50–11:50: Paid Test 2 (Japan Cup)
• 12:00–13:00: Paid Test 2 (Suzuka 1000km)
• 13:00–14:00: Lunch Break
• 14:00–15:30: Official Practice (Japan Cup – Bronze only final 30 mins)
• 15:40–16:25: AMG Track Activation
• 16:35–17:35: Pre-Qualifying (Japan Cup)
• 17:45–19:15: Night Practice (mandatory for all Suzuka 1000km drivers)

Saturday, September 13th

• 08:30–08:50: Inspection + Safety Car & FCY exercise
• 09:00–09:15: Qualifying 1 (Japan Cup)
• 09:22–09:37: Qualifying 2 (Japan Cup)
• 09:50–10:35: AMG Track Activation
• 10:45–12:15: Pre-Qualifying (Suzuka 1000km)
• 12:15–13:15: Lunch Break
• 13:15: Grid Walk (Japan Cup)
• 13:25: Pit Lane Open (Japan Cup)
• 13:55–14:55: Race 1 (Japan Cup)
• 15:15–15:50: Public Pit Lane Walk + Autograph Session
• 16:00–16:45: AMG Track Activation
• 17:05–17:20: Qualifying 1 (Driver 1 – Suzuka 1000km)
• 17:27–17:42: Qualifying 2 (Driver 2)
• 17:50–18:05: Qualifying 3 (Driver 3)
• 18:20–19:05: AMG Track Activation

Sunday, September 14th – RACE DAY

• 08:00–08:15: Inspection + SC/FCY
• 08:20: Grid Walk (Japan Cup)
• 08:30–09:00: Pit Lane procedures
• 09:00–10:00: Race 2 (Japan Cup)
• 10:10–11:45: AMG Track Activation
• 11:55–12:35: Grid Walk (Suzuka 1000km)
• 12:05–12:44: Pit Lane & Grid procedure
• 12:45–19:20: 🏁 Suzuka 1000km Main Race (6 hours 30 minutes)

📝 Notes

• All times are local (JST).
• Sunset time is approximately 17:52, so night sessions and the final stages of the race will transition into dusk.
• Track activations by AMG are scheduled each day for promotional and fan engagement purposes.
• Mandatory night practice ensures all drivers experience low-light track conditions.

Stay tuned for live coverage and race highlights from the jewel of endurance racing in Asia — the Suzuka 1000km.