What time is the Japanese GP 2026 race?

The Japanese GP 2026 race starts at 07:00 CEST. Race date: 29 March 2026.

When is the Japanese GP 2026?

The Japanese GP 2026 takes place on 27-29 March 2026. The main race is scheduled for 29 March 2026.

Where is the Japanese GP 2026 held?

The Japanese GP 2026 takes place at Suzuka International Racing Course, Suzuka, Japan.

Does the Japanese GP 2026 have a sprint?

No, the Japanese GP 2026 is a standard race weekend without a sprint. The schedule includes three practice sessions, qualifying and the race.

03

Round 3

Japanese GP

Suzuka International Racing Course, Suzuka

Race completed

Race date

29 March 2026

Start time

07:00 CEST

Weekend

27-29 March 2026

The iconic figure-eight Suzuka circuit is one of the greatest challenges on the F1 calendar. The legendary 130R and Degner corners are a true test of courage and skill.

Track information

2026 Results

Oscar Piastri McLaren

2

+13.722s Andrea Kimi Antonelli Mercedes

1

53 Laps Charles Leclerc Ferrari

3

+15.270s

Pos.	Driver	Team	Time	Pts
1	Andrea Kimi Antonelli	Mercedes	53 Laps	25
2	Oscar Piastri	McLaren	+13.722s	18
3	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	+15.270s	15
4	George Russell	Mercedes	+15.754s	12
5	Lando Norris	McLaren	+23.479s	10
6	Lewis Hamilton	Ferrari	+25.037s	8
7	Pierre Gasly	Alpine	+32.340s	6
8	Max Verstappen	Red Bull Racing	+32.677s	4
9	Liam Lawson	Racing Bulls	+50.180s	2
10	Esteban Ocon	Haas	+51.216s	1
11	Nico Hülkenberg	Audi	+52.280s	0
12	Isack Hadjar	Red Bull Racing	+56.154s	0
13	Gabriel Bortoleto	Audi	+59.078s	0
14	Arvid Lindblad	Racing Bulls	+59.848s	0
15	Carlos Sainz	Williams	+65.008s	0
16	Franco Colapinto	Alpine	+65.773s	0
17	Sergio Pérez	Cadillac	+92.453s	0
18	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin	+1 Lap	0
19	Valtteri Bottas	Cadillac	+1 Lap	0
20	Alexander Albon	Williams	+2 Laps	0
21	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	DNF	0
22	Oliver Bearman	Haas	DNF	0

Full 2026 standings

2026 Starting Grid

Official starting order after penalties.

2026 Qualifying Results

Pos.	Driver	Team	Q1	Q2	Q3
1	Andrea Kimi Antonelli	Mercedes	1:30.035	1:29.048	1:28.778
2	George Russell	Mercedes	1:29.967	1:29.686	1:29.076
3	Oscar Piastri	McLaren	1:30.200	1:29.451	1:29.132
4	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	1:29.915	1:29.303	1:29.405
5	Lando Norris	McLaren	1:30.401	1:29.795	1:29.409
6	Lewis Hamilton	Ferrari	1:30.309	1:29.589	1:29.567
7	Pierre Gasly	Alpine	1:30.584	1:29.874	1:29.691
8	Isack Hadjar	Red Bull Racing	1:30.662	1:30.104	1:29.978
9	Gabriel Bortoleto	Audi	1:30.359	1:29.990	1:30.274
10	Arvid Lindblad	Racing Bulls	1:30.781	1:30.109	1:30.319
11	Max Verstappen	Red Bull Racing	1:30.519	1:30.262	-
12	Esteban Ocon	Haas	1:30.915	1:30.309	-
13	Nico Hülkenberg	Audi	1:30.358	1:30.387	-
14	Liam Lawson	Racing Bulls	1:30.657	1:30.495	-
15	Franco Colapinto	Alpine	1:30.931	1:30.627	-
16	Carlos Sainz	Williams	1:30.927	1:31.033	-
17	Alexander Albon	Williams	1:31.088	-	-
18	Oliver Bearman	Haas	1:31.090	-	-
19	Sergio Pérez	Cadillac	1:32.206	-	-
20	Valtteri Bottas	Cadillac	1:32.330	-	-
21	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin	1:32.646	-	-
22	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	1:32.920	-	-

2026 Practice Results

Pos.	Driver	Team	Time	Gap	Laps
1	George RussellMercedes	Mercedes	1:31.666		27
2	Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes	Mercedes	1:31.692	+0.026	26
3	Lando NorrisMcLaren	McLaren	1:31.798	+0.132	20
4	Oscar PiastriMcLaren	McLaren	1:31.865	+0.199	23
5	Charles LeclercFerrari	Ferrari	1:31.955	+0.289	25
6	Lewis HamiltonFerrari	Ferrari	1:32.040	+0.374	23
7	Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing	Red Bull Racing	1:32.457	+0.791	27
8	Liam LawsonRacing Bulls	Racing Bulls	1:32.529	+0.863	27
9	Esteban OconHaas	Haas	1:32.601	+0.935	23
10	Arvid LindbladRacing Bulls	Racing Bulls	1:32.665	+0.999	29
11	Gabriel BortoletoAudi	Audi	1:32.759	+1.093	27
12	Nico HulkenbergAudi	Audi	1:32.798	+1.132	26
13	Isack HadjarRed Bull Racing	Red Bull Racing	1:32.803	+1.137	27
14	Oliver BearmanHaas	Haas	1:32.900	+1.234	27
15	Pierre GaslyAlpine	Alpine	1:32.978	+1.312	25
16	Franco ColapintoAlpine	Alpine	1:33.361	+1.695	24
17	Carlos SainzWilliams	Williams	1:33.383	+1.717	26
18	Alex AlbonWilliams	Williams	1:33.697	+2.031	22
19	Sergio PerezCadillac	Cadillac	1:34.221	+2.555	18
20	Valtteri BottasCadillac	Cadillac	1:34.490	+2.824	24
21	Lance StrollAston Martin	Aston Martin	1:35.294	+3.628	22
22	Jak CrawfordAston Martin	Aston Martin	1:36.362	+4.696	11

Pos.	Driver	Team	Time	Gap	Laps
1	Oscar PiastriMcLaren	McLaren	1:30.133		29
2	Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes	Mercedes	1:30.225	+0.092	28
3	George RussellMercedes	Mercedes	1:30.338	+0.205	29
4	Lando NorrisMcLaren	McLaren	1:30.649	+0.516	17
5	Charles LeclercFerrari	Ferrari	1:30.846	+0.713	28
6	Lewis HamiltonFerrari	Ferrari	1:30.980	+0.847	27
7	Nico HulkenbergAudi	Audi	1:31.441	+1.308	27
8	Alex AlbonWilliams	Williams	1:31.496	+1.363	30
9	Oliver BearmanHaas	Haas	1:31.498	+1.365	28
10	Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing	Red Bull Racing	1:31.509	+1.376	29
11	Esteban OconHaas	Haas	1:31.532	+1.399	30
12	Liam LawsonRacing Bulls	Racing Bulls	1:31.590	+1.457	31
13	Carlos SainzWilliams	Williams	1:31.608	+1.475	30
14	Pierre GaslyAlpine	Alpine	1:31.734	+1.601	29
15	Isack HadjarRed Bull Racing	Red Bull Racing	1:31.759	+1.626	29
16	Gabriel BortoletoAudi	Audi	1:31.933	+1.800	11
17	Franco ColapintoAlpine	Alpine	1:32.438	+2.305	28
18	Valtteri BottasCadillac	Cadillac	1:32.615	+2.482	28
19	Fernando AlonsoAston Martin	Aston Martin	1:33.596	+3.463	24
20	Sergio PerezCadillac	Cadillac	1:33.689	+3.556	14
21	Lance StrollAston Martin	Aston Martin	1:33.951	+3.818	21
22	Arvid LindbladRacing Bulls	Racing Bulls	-	-	1

Pos.	Driver	Team	Time	Gap	Laps
1	Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes	Mercedes	1:29.362		18
2	George RussellMercedes	Mercedes	1:29.616	+0.254	18
3	Charles LeclercFerrari	Ferrari	1:30.229	+0.867	20
4	Oscar PiastriMcLaren	McLaren	1:30.364	+1.002	19
5	Lewis HamiltonFerrari	Ferrari	1:30.383	+1.021	23
6	Lando NorrisMcLaren	McLaren	1:30.600	+1.238	13
7	Nico HulkenbergAudi	Audi	1:30.658	+1.296	21
8	Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing	Red Bull Racing	1:30.910	+1.548	22
9	Gabriel BortoletoAudi	Audi	1:31.000	+1.638	21
10	Pierre GaslyAlpine	Alpine	1:31.082	+1.720	20
11	Isack HadjarRed Bull Racing	Red Bull Racing	1:31.094	+1.732	21
12	Liam LawsonRacing Bulls	Racing Bulls	1:31.097	+1.735	21
13	Arvid LindbladRacing Bulls	Racing Bulls	1:31.288	+1.926	17
14	Esteban OconHaas	Haas	1:31.326	+1.964	22
15	Oliver BearmanHaas	Haas	1:31.558	+2.196	18
16	Alex AlbonWilliams	Williams	1:31.733	+2.371	20
17	Franco ColapintoAlpine	Alpine	1:31.759	+2.397	25
18	Carlos SainzWilliams	Williams	1:31.829	+2.467	26
19	Valtteri BottasCadillac	Cadillac	1:32.503	+3.141	20
20	Sergio PerezCadillac	Cadillac	1:32.540	+3.178	18
21	Lance StrollAston Martin	Aston Martin	1:33.485	+4.123	19
22	Fernando AlonsoAston Martin	Aston Martin	1:33.529	+4.167	14