Suzuka 1000km
The 2026 Suzuka 1000km marks the 50th edition of this endurance classic and serves as the fourth round of the Intercontinental GT Challenge. Since its debut in 1966, this sports car endurance race has been held annually at Suzuka Circuit. The circuit is renowned for its unique figure-eight layout, featuring a signature crossover section where the track crosses over itself, presenting a distinct technical challenge. Suzuka is regarded as one of the most demanding and thrilling circuits in the world. The Suzuka 1000km rejoins the championship for the first time since 2019 this September.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04:05 | Start procedure | 13 Sep 2026 | Finished |
| 04:45 | Formation lap begins (Rennstart) | 13 Sep 2026 | Finished |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 13 Sep 2026, 04:45 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
- GTWorld YouTube free to air 🇩🇪 Germany Kostenloser Livestream der Serie
Tickets
Race result
The race result will appear here as soon as it is available.
About this race
Suzuka 1000km is a round of the Intercontinental GT Challenge 2026 season, held on Sunday, 13 September 2026. 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.
The race was shown free to air on GTWorld YouTube. Every broadcaster with country and access is listed in the broadcast section.
Frequently asked questions
When does Suzuka 1000km start?
Suzuka 1000km starts on Sunday, 13 September 2026 at 04:05 central European time.
Where does Suzuka 1000km take place?
The venue is Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka.
Where can I watch Suzuka 1000km?
In Germany GTWorld YouTube carry the broadcast. It is free to air on GTWorld YouTube.
More in the calendar
Other races at this circuit
- Super GT Suzuka 23 Aug 2026
- S-Formula Suzuka 2 21 Nov 2026
- EWC Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours 5 Jul 2026
- S-Formula Suzuka 1 23 May 2026
- F1 Japanese Grand Prix 27 Mar 2026