When is the Japanese Grand Prix 2026?

The Japanese Grand Prix 2026 runs from 27 March 2026 to 29 March 2026 at Suzuka in Suzuka, Japan. It is round 5 of the 2026 F1 season.

What time does the Japanese Grand Prix race start?

The Japanese Grand Prix race is scheduled to start at Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT (UTC). LapF1 shows the start time and every other session converted to your local timezone above.

What sessions are on at this Grand Prix?

The schedule above lists every session of the weekend — practice, qualifying and the race, plus the sprint and sprint qualifying on sprint weekends — each shown in your local timezone.

Where can I watch the Japanese Grand Prix?

Broadcasters vary by country. From 2026 Apple TV is the exclusive F1 broadcaster in the US, Sky Sports F1 covers the UK, and F1 TV Pro streams live in many markets. See the "Where to watch" section above.

Round 5

Japanese Grand Prix 2026

27 March 2026 – 29 March 2026

Suzuka · Suzuka, Japan

Weekend Schedule

All times shown in your local timezone.

Friday, March 27

02:30 AM – 03:30 AMPractice 1

06:00 AM – 07:00 AMPractice 2

Saturday, March 28

02:30 AM – 03:30 AMPractice 3

06:00 AMQualifying

Sunday, March 29

05:00 AMRace

Race Information

Round: 5 of 2026
Circuit: Suzuka
Country: Japan
Location: Suzuka
Weekend Start: 27 March 2026
Race Day: 29 March 2026

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Japanese Grand Prix FAQ

When is the Japanese Grand Prix 2026?: The Japanese Grand Prix 2026 runs from 27 March 2026 to 29 March 2026 at Suzuka in Suzuka, Japan. It is round 5 of the 2026 F1 season.
What time does the Japanese Grand Prix race start?: The Japanese Grand Prix race is scheduled to start at Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT (UTC). LapF1 shows the start time and every other session converted to your local timezone above.
What sessions are on at this Grand Prix?: The schedule above lists every session of the weekend — practice, qualifying and the race, plus the sprint and sprint qualifying on sprint weekends — each shown in your local timezone.
Where can I watch the Japanese Grand Prix?: Broadcasters vary by country. From 2026 Apple TV is the exclusive F1 broadcaster in the US, Sky Sports F1 covers the UK, and F1 TV Pro streams live in many markets. See the "Where to watch" section above.

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