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Formula 1 is back for another weekend of racing, this time in Suzuka for the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix.
Suzuka International Racing Course is an iconic venue, and usually a drivers' favorite. The F1 season-opening double header in Australia and China brought some surprise outcomes, with Mercedes taking the 1-2 in both. George Russell claimed Melbourne, while Kimi Antonelli scored his maiden F1 win in Shanghai.
Russell leads the Drivers' standings heading into the weekend with Antonelli just four points behind. F1 legend Max Verstappen has won this race four years in a row, but Verstappen and Red Bull have been struggling this season under a plethora of new regulations. Could he break through on one of his favorite tracks, or will another driver take the win?
Who will take care of business in Suzuka?
Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, including TV channel and start time for the Formula 1 race.
What time does the F1 race start today?
The 2026 Japanese Grand Prix will take place at the Suzuka International Racing Course in Suzuka, Japan on Sunday, March 29 and will begin at 2:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that start time translates across North America:
| Date | Start time | |
| Eastern Time | Sunday, March 29 | 1 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sunday, March 29 | 12 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Saturday, March 28 | 11 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Saturday, March 28 | 10 p.m. |
Where to watch Japanese Grand Prix 2026 for free
In the United States, Apple has the exclusive rights to F1 for the 2026 season.
New subscribers to Apple TV can sign up for a 7-day FREE trial. If you've bought an eligible Apple device recently, you can also get up to three months of the streaming service totally free. After that, the subscription will cost $12.99/month.
For the 2026 season, Apple TV will host all Free Practice, Qualifying, Sprint sessions, and Grands Prix with select races and all Free Practice sessions throughout the season available to watch for free in the Apple TV app.
F1 TV Premium, F1’s own premier content offering, will continue to be available in the US via an Apple TV subscription only and will be free for those who subscribe.
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