Japanese Grand Prix 2026

Round 3 of 22 · Suzuka Circuit · March 27–29, 2026

Race Start

Sunday, March 29 at 1:00 AM EDT
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Session Times (US Time Zones)

Session Eastern Central Mountain Pacific
Practice 1 Fri, Mar 27, 12:30 AM EDT Thu, Mar 26, 11:30 PM CDT Thu, Mar 26, 10:30 PM MDT Thu, Mar 26, 9:30 PM PDT
Practice 2 Fri, Mar 27, 4:00 AM EDT Fri, Mar 27, 3:00 AM CDT Fri, Mar 27, 2:00 AM MDT Fri, Mar 27, 1:00 AM PDT
Practice 3 Fri, Mar 27, 11:30 PM EDT Fri, Mar 27, 10:30 PM CDT Fri, Mar 27, 9:30 PM MDT Fri, Mar 27, 8:30 PM PDT
Qualifying Sat, Mar 28, 3:00 AM EDT Sat, Mar 28, 2:00 AM CDT Sat, Mar 28, 1:00 AM MDT Sat, Mar 28, 12:00 AM PDT
Race Sun, Mar 29, 1:00 AM EDT Sun, Mar 29, 12:00 AM CDT Sat, Mar 28, 11:00 PM MDT Sat, Mar 28, 10:00 PM PDT

Circuit Guide

Suzuka is the drivers' favorite for a reason: the only figure-eight circuit on the calendar, with the relentless S-Curves of sector one demanding a rhythm no other track does. It is the truest test of aerodynamic efficiency on the calendar, which makes the 2026 edition fascinating — the new regulations' active aero will be stressed nowhere harder than through 130R and the Esses.

Circuit
Suzuka Circuit
Length
5.807 km
Laps
53
Corners
18
First GP
1987
Local Start
2:00 PM (Suzuka)

Watching from the US

Suzuka is the last of the early-season overnighters for US fans — the race starts Saturday night/early Sunday morning in US time zones. After this weekend the calendar swings toward the Americas and Europe and the viewing times get dramatically easier. Qualifying at Suzuka is appointment viewing: a single lap here is the best showcase of car and driver all season.