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F1 Japanese Grand Prix 2026: Full Session Schedule and UK Start Times Revealed

Posted : 26 March 2026

Formula 1 moves to the technical Suzuka International Racing Course this weekend for the third round of the 2026 World Championship. Following a dominant start to the season by Mercedes, all eyes are on whether the Silver Arrows can secure a third consecutive victory. George Russell and rookie sensation Kimi Antonelli have shared the top step of the podium in the opening rounds, leaving rivals scrambling to close the performance gap.

The Japanese Grand Prix follows the traditional weekend format, featuring three free practice sessions before the critical qualifying hour. Track action begins on Friday, March 27, with Free Practice 1 and 2. On Saturday, teams will have one final hour of preparation in Free Practice 3 before battling for grid positions in the afternoon. The 53-lap main event is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, where tire management and high-speed stability will be the deciding factors.

British fans will need to prepare for early morning starts due to the time difference. The Grand Prix itself is set to begin at 14:00 local time on Sunday, March 29. This translates to a 06:00 BST start for viewers in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Qualifying on Saturday will also take place at 15:00 local time (07:00 BST), ensuring a high-stakes weekend for the championship leaders.

Max Verstappen, the defending 2025 race winner, arrives in Japan looking to kickstart Red Bull’s campaign after a difficult start to the new regulations. Meanwhile, Ferrari remains the closest challenger to the Mercedes duo, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton showing flashes of competitive race pace. The technical nature of Suzuka’s figure-eight layout often exposes aerodynamic weaknesses, making this a pivotal weekend for car development.

As the paddock settles in Japan, the focus remains on reliability and precision. For teams like Aston Martin and Cadillac, simply finishing the race is the primary objective after a string of early-season retirements. With the 2026 title race already heating up, every point at Suzuka will be vital for those hoping to halt the Mercedes momentum.

 

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