After the opening race in Australia and the first sprint weekend in China, it’s time for the Japanese GP! The Suzuka International Racing Course is a beloved circuit among Formula 1 drivers, and is known for the iconic S-curves and the 130R. Below you will find the full schedule for the race weekend at this iconic circuit where drivers, in the words of Max Verstappen, are ‘truly rewarded’.
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Max Verstappen was also the driver who has ruled the roost at Suzuka for the past four years. From 2022, the Dutch world champion won there four times in a row, but it remains to be seen whether his Red Bull in 2026 will be competitive enough to extend this streak. The Japanese GP will be held at 14:00 local time, so that means setting the alarm clock once more for the Dutch fans.
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Read all about the Japanese GP: from history to past winners and more!
Schedule Japanese GP 2026
Friday 27 March
First free practice: 03:30 – 04:30
Second free practice: 07:00 – 08:00
Saturday 28 March
Third free practice: 03:30 – 04:30
Qualifying: 07:00 – 08:00
Sunday 29 March
Race: 07:00 – 09:00
Read all about the Japanese GP here
