FORMULA 1 ARAMCO JAPANESE GRAND PRIX 2026
| 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 |
Note - Suzuka is 9 hours ahead of UTC. Timetable subject to change.
Above is the full F1 Japan schedule – get up to speed with all the important timings, both on and off track, for the Formula 1 Aramco Japanese Grand Prix 2026, which takes place over 53 laps of the famous 5.807-kilometre Suzuka International Racing Course on Sunday, March 29.
The 2026 Japanese Grand Prix timetable covers the full weekend track schedule, including details of all practice and qualifying sessions, support races, press conferences and special events – plus, of course, that crucial Japanese GP start time.
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