Formula One 2026: What time is the Japanese Grand Prix?

The 2026 Formula One season will feature 24 races, the third of which will take place in Japan this weekend.

Mar 25, 2026 - 11:00
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Formula One 2026: What time is the Japanese Grand Prix?

The 2026 Formula One season will feature 24 races, the third of which will take place in Japan this weekend.

The next battle for the title is scheduled for the Suzuka Circuit on Sunday, 29 March.

The lights will go out at 07:00 (SA time).

Lando Norris is the defending Formula One drivers’ champion while McLaren are the reigning constructors’ title winners.

As a reminder, the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix was won by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen with Norris and his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri in second and third, respectively.

JAPANESE GRAND PRIX TIMES

All times SA

Friday, 27 March

Practice 1: 04:30 – 05:30

Practice 2: 08:00 – 09:00

Saturday, 28 March

Practice 3: 04:30 – 05:30

Qualifying: 08:00 – 09:00

Sunday, 29 March

Main race: 07:00

Standings ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix

Drivers

RankDriverPoints
1George Russell51
2Kimi Antonelli47
3Charles Leclerc34
4Lewis Hamilton33
5Oliver Bearman17
6Lando Norris15
7Pierre Gasly9
8Max Verstappen8
9Liam Lawson8
10Arvid Lindblad4
11Isack Hadjar4
12Oscar Piastri3
13Carlos Sainz2
14Gabriel Bortoleto2
15Franco Colapinto1
16Esteban Ocon0
17Nico Hulkenberg0
18Alexander Albon0
19Valtteri Bottas0
20Sergio Perez0
21Fernando Alonso0
22Lance Stroll0

Constructors

RankConstructorPoints
1Mercedes98
2Ferrari67
3McLaren18
4Haas17
5Red Bull12
6Racing Bulls12
7Alpine10
8Audi2
9Williams2
10Cadillac0
11Aston Martin0

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