Standard Weekend · Mar 27-29

F1 Japanese Grand Prix 2026 Schedule & Session Times

Full race weekend timetable for the Japanese Grand Prix 2026. All times shown in your local timezone — select a different timezone below to convert.

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Session Times

Friday · March 27

Free Practice 1
11:30 JST02:30
Free Practice 2
15:00 JST06:00

Saturday · March 28

Free Practice 3
11:30 JST02:30
Qualifying
15:00 JST06:00

Sunday · March 29

Grand Prix
14:00 JST05:00

Race times are approximate. Timezone offsets may vary due to daylight saving time.

F1 Japanese Grand Prix 2026 Qualifying — Time, Format & What to Know

Qualifying: Saturday, March 28 at 15:00 JST, UTC+9

F1 qualifying uses a three-part knockout format to set the grid for the Grand Prix:

  • Q1 (18 minutes) — All 20 drivers. The slowest 5 are eliminated and start P16–P20.
  • Q2 (15 minutes) — 15 remaining drivers. The slowest 5 are eliminated (P11–P15).
  • Q3 (12 minutes) — The top 10 shoot for pole position. Each driver gets two flying lap attempts.

The entire qualifying session lasts approximately one hour including breaks between segments. The Grand Prix starts Sunday, March 29 at 14:00 JST, UTC+9.

Full Weekend Schedule (JST, UTC+9)

Friday

  • Free Practice 1
  • Free Practice 2

Saturday

  • Free Practice 3
  • Qualifying

Sunday

  • Grand Prix

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Related Guides

Japanese Grand Prix HubGetting ThereFirst-Timer GuideF1 2026 Calendar