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Formula 1 · Round 3

Japanese Grand Prix

Friday, 27 March 2026 · Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka · 🇯🇵 Japan

Suzuka's figure-eight layout is unique in Formula 1. The 5.807-kilometre circuit is regarded as one of the most technically demanding racing tracks in the world, featuring numerous direction changes and almost every type of corner. Since first hosting the Japanese Grand Prix in 1987, it has been widely recognised as one of the sport's finest circuits. Originally designed by John Hugenholtz, Suzuka has hosted championship-deciding moments and multiple world title clinches by drivers including Nelson Piquet, Damon Hill, Mika Hakkinen and Sebastian Vettel.

Schedule

Start Session Date
02:30 Freies Training 1 27 Mar 2026 Finished
06:00 Freies Training 2 27 Mar 2026 Finished
02:30 Freies Training 3 28 Mar 2026 Finished
06:00 Qualifying 28 Mar 2026 Finished
06:00 Rennen 29 Mar 2026 Finished

All times in Europe/London.

Where to watch

Start: 29 Mar 2026, 06:00 (Europe/London)

Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.

Qualifying and starting grid

# Driver Team Time
1 Andrea Kimi Antonelli Pole 1:28.778 Q3 Mercedes 1:28.778 Q3
2 George Russell 1:29.076 Q3 Mercedes 1:29.076 Q3
3 Oscar Piastri 1:29.132 Q3 McLaren 1:29.132 Q3
4 Charles Leclerc 1:29.405 Q3 Ferrari 1:29.405 Q3
5 Lando Norris 1:29.409 Q3 McLaren 1:29.409 Q3
6 Lewis Hamilton 1:29.567 Q3 Ferrari 1:29.567 Q3
7 Pierre Gasly 1:29.691 Q3 Alpine F1 Team 1:29.691 Q3
8 Isack Hadjar 1:29.978 Q3 Red Bull 1:29.978 Q3
9 Gabriel Bortoleto 1:30.274 Q3 Audi 1:30.274 Q3
10 Arvid Lindblad 1:30.319 Q3 RB F1 Team 1:30.319 Q3
11 Max Verstappen 1:30.262 Q2 Red Bull 1:30.262 Q2
12 Esteban Ocon 1:30.309 Q2 Haas F1 Team 1:30.309 Q2
13 Nico Hülkenberg 1:30.387 Q2 Audi 1:30.387 Q2
14 Liam Lawson 1:30.495 Q2 RB F1 Team 1:30.495 Q2
15 Franco Colapinto 1:30.627 Q2 Alpine F1 Team 1:30.627 Q2
16 Carlos Sainz 1:31.033 Q2 Williams 1:31.033 Q2
17 Alexander Albon 1:31.088 Q1 Williams 1:31.088 Q1
18 Oliver Bearman 1:31.090 Q1 Haas F1 Team 1:31.090 Q1
19 Sergio Pérez 1:32.206 Q1 Cadillac F1 Team 1:32.206 Q1
20 Valtteri Bottas 1:32.330 Q1 Cadillac F1 Team 1:32.330 Q1
21 Fernando Alonso 1:32.646 Q1 Aston Martin 1:32.646 Q1
22 Lance Stroll 1:32.920 Q1 Aston Martin 1:32.920 Q1

Race result

# Driver Team Time Points
1 Andrea Kimi Antonelli 1:28:03.403 Mercedes 1:28:03.403 25
2 Oscar Piastri +13.722 McLaren +13.722 18
3 Charles Leclerc +15.270 Ferrari +15.270 15
4 George Russell +15.754 Mercedes +15.754 12
5 Lando Norris +23.479 McLaren +23.479 10
6 Lewis Hamilton +25.037 Ferrari +25.037 8
7 Pierre Gasly +32.340 Alpine F1 Team +32.340 6
8 Max Verstappen +32.677 Red Bull +32.677 4
9 Liam Lawson +50.180 RB F1 Team +50.180 2
10 Esteban Ocon +51.216 Haas F1 Team +51.216 1
11 Nico Hülkenberg +52.280 Audi +52.280 0
12 Isack Hadjar +56.154 Red Bull +56.154 0
13 Gabriel Bortoleto +59.078 Audi +59.078 0
14 Arvid Lindblad +59.848 RB F1 Team +59.848 0
15 Carlos Sainz +1:05.008 Williams +1:05.008 0
16 Franco Colapinto +1:05.773 Alpine F1 Team +1:05.773 0
17 Sergio Pérez +1:32.453 Cadillac F1 Team +1:32.453 0
18 Fernando Alonso +26.548 Aston Martin +26.548 0
19 Valtteri Bottas +42.621 Cadillac F1 Team +42.621 0
20 Alexander Albon +5.067 Williams +5.067 0
21 Lance Stroll Retired Aston Martin Retired 0
22 Oliver Bearman Retired Haas F1 Team Retired 0
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Drivers' standings 2026

# Driver Team Points Wins
1 Andrea Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 365 9
2 George Russell Mercedes 242 3
3 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 241 1
4 Max Verstappen Red Bull 236 2
5 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 233 1
6 Lando Norris McLaren 211 2
7 Oscar Piastri McLaren 144 0
8 Isack Hadjar Red Bull 105 0
9 Liam Lawson RB F1 Team 77 0
10 Pierre Gasly Alpine F1 Team 42 0
11 Arvid Lindblad RB F1 Team 38 0
12 Franco Colapinto Alpine F1 Team 27 0
13 Oliver Bearman Haas F1 Team 23 0
14 Nico Hülkenberg Audi 13 0
15 Gabriel Bortoleto Audi 10 0
16 Esteban Ocon Haas F1 Team 7 0
17 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin 7 0
18 Carlos Sainz Williams 7 0
19 Alexander Albon Williams 5 0
20 Yuki Tsunoda RB F1 Team 1 0
21 Lance Stroll Aston Martin 0 0
22 Valtteri Bottas Cadillac F1 Team 0 0
23 Sergio Pérez Cadillac F1 Team 0 0

Teams' standings 2026

# Team Points Wins
1 Mercedes 607 12
2 Ferrari 474 2
3 Red Bull 355 2
4 McLaren 355 2
5 RB F1 Team 102 0
6 Alpine F1 Team 69 0
7 Haas F1 Team 30 0
8 Audi 23 0
9 Williams 12 0
10 Aston Martin 7 0
11 Cadillac F1 Team 0 0
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About this race

On Friday, 27 March 2026, Japanese Grand Prix was on the Formula 1 calendar. It was held at Suzuka Circuit.

The circuit is located in Suzuka, Japan and measures 5.807 kilometres, has 18 corners and opened in 1962.

Suzuka Circuit is a motorsport racing track near the city of Suzuka in Japan, built by Honda in 1962. The track is 5.807 kilometers long and is considered one of the most technically demanding racing circuits in the world. It features a distinctive figure-eight layout and is one of the few self-crossing race tracks globally with an overpass. The circuit has many direction changes and nearly all types of corners. Various motorsport events are held on the track, including the Japanese Grand Prix of Formula 1, Super GT, and endurance motorcycle racing.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) took the win ahead of Oscar Piastri. The full result is listed further up this page.

The race was shown free to air on ServusTV, ORF 1 and SRF zwei. Every broadcaster with country and access is listed in the broadcast section.

Frequently asked questions

When does Japanese Grand Prix start?

Japanese Grand Prix starts on Sunday, 29 March 2026 at 06:00 central European time.

Where does Japanese Grand Prix take place?

The venue is Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka.

Where can I watch Japanese Grand Prix?

In Germany RTL, Sky Sport F1, WOW, RTL+ carry the broadcast. It is free to air on RTL.

Who won Japanese Grand Prix?

Andrea Kimi Antonelli took the win for Mercedes.

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