Japanese Grand Prix ⋅ 2026 Schedule
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Japanese GP Schedule 2026: Formula 1
Track Schedule
F1 track action starts on Friday at Suzuka with First Practice and Second Practice for teams to find the perfect setup.
Third Practice takes place on Saturday, building up to Qualifying; a 3-part session where lap times decide starting positions for the Grand Prix on Sunday.
| Friday | First Practice | 11:30 - 12:30 |
| Second Practice | 15:00 - 16:00 | |
| Saturday | Third Practice | 11:30 - 12:30 |
| Qualifying | 15:00 - 16:00 | |
| Sunday | Grand Prix (53 laps or 120 minutes)* | 14:00 - 16:00 |
*An F1 race has a maximum time of 2 hours, but can run for up to 3 hours if there are red flags. Jump to full timetable.
Track Parade
This is when the grandstands really start to fill up. Drivers warm up for the race by waving at you and answering questions.
Drivers’ Parade at the Japanese GP is from 12:00 – 12:30 on Sunday.
Japanese GP Schedule 2026: Support Races
Porsche Carrera Cup Japan
The Japanese arm of the Porsche Carrera Cup, a one-make sports car series with regional championships around the world.
The programme features Practice on Friday, Qualifying on Saturday and a Race on Sunday.
Ferrari Challenge Japan
The Ferrari Challenge is a one make sports car series where drivers compete with the Ferrari 488.
Friday features First Practice and Qualifying. The First Race follows on Saturday, with the Second Race on Sunday.
Suzuka Gate Opening & Closing Times
| Friday | 08:00 - 19:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 19:30 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 19:00 |
Full Timetable for the Japanese Grand Prix Weekend
| Friday 27 March | Local time | |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrari Challenge Japan | First Practice Session | 09:00 - 09:45 |
| FIA | F1 Car Presentation | 10:00 - 11:00 |
| FORMULA 1 | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION | 11:30 - 12:30 |
| Porsche Carrera Cup Japan | Practice Session | 13:00 - 13:45 |
| Formula 1 | Teams' Press Conference | 13:30 - 14:30 |
| FORMULA 1 | SECOND PRACTICE SESSION | 15:00 - 16:00 |
| Ferrari Challenge Japan | Qualifying Session | 16:30 - 17:00 |
| Saturday 28 March | ||
|---|---|---|
| Porsche Carrera Cup Japan | Qualifying Session | 10:20 - 10:50 |
| FORMULA 1 | THIRD PRACTICE SESSION | 11:30 - 12:30 |
| Ferrari Challenge Japan | First Race (30 Mins +1 Lap) | 13:10 - 13:45 |
| FORMULA 1 | QUALIFYING SESSION | 15:00 - 16:00 |
| Formula 1 | Press Conference | 16:00 - 17:00 |
| F1 Experiences | F1 Experiences Champions Club Trophy Photo & Grid Walk | 17:15 - 18:15 |
| Sunday 29 March | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ferrari Challenge Japan | Second Race (30 Mins +1 Lap) | 09:40 - 10:15 |
| Porsche Carrera Cup Japan | Race (12 Laps or 30 Mins +1 Lap) | 10:55 - 11:30 |
| Formula 1 | Drivers' Parade | 12:00 - 12:30 |
| Formula 1 | National Anthem | 13:44 - 13:46 |
| FORMULA 1 | GRAND PRIX (53 LAPS OR 120 MINS) | 14:00 - 16:00 |
All start times in this timetable and other schedules on this page are in the local timezone at the track. Times are subject to change.
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