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The Formula 1 season of 2026 still goes at the pace of a race car with the triple arriving at one of the most famous circuits in Japan, Suzuka International Racing Course, for the Japanese Grand Prix. As the 3rd round of the championship, Suzuka marks the first time that the new generation cars will be put through their paces in a serious technical exam after the initial rounds in Australia and China.
Points leader Mercedes drivers, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, have set the tone so far, and now, everyone is waiting to see if Red Bull or Ferrari will be the ones to stop the Silver Arrows from continuing their great start to the season.
F1 Japanese GP 2026: Full Race Schedule (Indian Standard Time)
This time, the Japanese Grand Prix will be held following the usual format with three practice sessions, unlike the last round in Shanghai, which was different. Fans in India will have to get up quite early if they want to watch the live action from Suzuka.
| Event | Date | Time (IST) |
| Practice 1 | Friday, March 27 | 08:00 AM – 09:00 AM |
| Practice 2 | Friday, March 27 | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Practice 3 | Saturday, March 28 | 08:00 AM – 09:00 AM |
| Qualifying | Saturday, March 28 | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Grand Prix (53 Laps) | Sunday, March 29 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
Where To Watch F1 Japanese GP Live Streaming In India?
For fans in Indiathere are two primary ways to catch every session of the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix live:
FanCode: The digital sports platform continues to be the primary streaming partner for Formula 1 in India. Fans can purchase a Race Pass for a single weekend or a Season Pass for uninterrupted coverage of all 24 rounds.
F1 TV Pro: The official Formula 1 premium service includes multiple onboard cameras, live pit lane data, and exclusive pre-race and post-race shows, along with the most comprehensive experience package.
Key Storylines To Watch At Suzuka
Mercedes Dominance
After George Russell won in Melbourne and Kimi Antonelli took his maiden victory in Shanghai, Mercedes looks to make it a hat-trick of wins. Their chassis has proven exceptionally stable through high-speed sections.
Red Bull’s Response
Max Verstappen has a historic record at Suzuka, but the RB22 has struggled with tyre degradation in the opening rounds. The team is expected to bring a significant floor update this weekend to bridge the gap.
Ferrari’s High-Speed Pace
The SF-26 has shown flashes of brilliance in qualifying. With Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc both comfortable on high-downforce tracks, the “S” Curves at Suzuka could play into their hands.
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