Formula 1 action resumed at the iconic Suzuka Circuit on Friday, with teams and drivers getting their first proper taste of the track during the opening two practice sessions.

Both sessions provided valuable track time as teams worked through their programmes, gathering data and fine-tuning setups ahead of qualifying and the race. Suzuka’s demanding layout once again tested drivers with its high-speed corners, technical sections, and ever-present challenge of finding the perfect balance.

Scroll through our gallery below to see the images from Friday’s running at Suzuka.