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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.

f1 track schedule
FridayFirst Practice11:30 - 12:30
Second Practice15:00 - 16:00
SaturdayThird Practice11:30 - 12:30
Qualifying15:00 - 16:00
SundayGrand 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.

f1 track parade time

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.

porsche.co.jp
porshe carrera cup japan schedule
© Stefan Brending | Wikimedia

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.

races.ferrari.com
ferrari challenge race time
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Suzuka Gate Opening & Closing Times

Friday08:00 - 19:00
Saturday08:00 - 19:30
Sunday08:00 - 19:00

Full Timetable for the Japanese Grand Prix Weekend

Friday 27 March Local time
Ferrari Challenge JapanFirst Practice Session09:00 - 09:45
FIAF1 Car Presentation10:00 - 11:00
FORMULA 1FIRST PRACTICE SESSION11:30 - 12:30
Porsche Carrera Cup JapanPractice Session13:00 - 13:45
Formula 1Teams' Press Conference13:30 - 14:30
FORMULA 1SECOND PRACTICE SESSION15:00 - 16:00
Ferrari Challenge JapanQualifying Session16:30 - 17:00
Saturday 28 March  
Porsche Carrera Cup JapanQualifying Session10:20 - 10:50
FORMULA 1THIRD PRACTICE SESSION11:30 - 12:30
Ferrari Challenge JapanFirst Race (30 Mins +1 Lap)13:10 - 13:45
FORMULA 1QUALIFYING SESSION15:00 - 16:00
Formula 1Press Conference16:00 - 17:00
F1 ExperiencesF1 Experiences Champions Club Trophy Photo & Grid Walk17:15 - 18:15
Sunday 29 March  
Ferrari Challenge JapanSecond Race (30 Mins +1 Lap)09:40 - 10:15
Porsche Carrera Cup JapanRace (12 Laps or 30 Mins +1 Lap)10:55 - 11:30
Formula 1Drivers' Parade12:00 - 12:30
Formula 1National Anthem13:44 - 13:46
FORMULA 1GRAND 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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