2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix start time
The 2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix will be round three of the season, with Kimi Antonelli and George Russell both looking to take control of the drivers' standings before the April break.
Antonelli roared to pole at Suzuka, with Russell second on the grid. If either driver wins the race, they will be in the lead of the five-week gap before Miami.
The 53 laps of the 2026 F1 Japanese GP begin at 15:00 local time on Sunday, March 29th, which is 0600 UK time.
Check out the 2026 F1 Japanese GP start time below, with the times automatically adjusted to your timezone!
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