Complete 2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix weekend schedule, including practice, qualifying, and race start time at Suzuka Circuit.

The third round of the Formula 1 season brings another early morning start time, but the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix is one that’s always worth waking up early for: the Suzuka circuit is a favourite among drivers and fans alike.

F1 qualifying for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix takes place today (Saturday, March 28) at the Suzuka International Circuit. F1 heads to the iconic Suzuka International Circuit for round three of the 2026 season this weekend,

A look at how the Sprint weekend works ahead of its first appearance in 2026 at the Chinese Grand Prix; watch every session of the Chinese GP Sprint weekend live on Sky Sports F1 from this Friday

The schedule begins this Thursday night in Argentina with the Japanese Grand Prix, which will be held at the Suzuka Circuit. Franco Colapinto will try to repeat the strong performance he showed two weeks ago in China, when he finished 10th and scored a point for the first time since joining the Alpine team.

Complete 2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix weekend schedule, including practice sessions, qualifying, and race start time at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne.

The Formula One season now turns to China for its' second race, as well as the first sprint race of the year, at the Shanghai International Circuit.

One of the two Formula 1 circuits named as possible replacements for the cancelled Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix has left the door open to feature on the 2026 calendar if needed - though does not want to open talks with the FIA.